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Mockingbird Lane (2012 TV Movie)

Whoever at NBC passed on this as a series should be fired!

[6 January 2013]

I am old enough to have enjoyed the original series but I also really appreciate the take from these directors/producers. I like the fact that the make-up and costuming are not to "gimicky" as it allows one to picture this family as if they could really live "down the street" a bit. I also love the casting choices - really excellent choices - there is so much potential here that I am STUNNED that NBC passed on it... I'm willing to be that had they chosen to continue, the series would have several seasons! I suppose the network executives would prefer the raunchy script and fart jokes of CBS's Two and a Half Men or other formula-driven "cookie cutter" canned series - because they surely seem oblivious to the FANTASTIC potential of the blend of dark and comedic here! I hope that some other entity has an option to pick up this gem and develop it as a series... I'm guessing it would reach the level of success formerly held by "The Office." Sad...I wish I didn't have to wait and hope... wish it was already in the running! So much talent put to waste.