7.6 /10 1 Votes7.6
Genre Sitcom Final episode date 1 April 1996 Number of seasons 1 | 7.6/10 IMDb First episode date 11 September 1995 Network FOX Number of episodes 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Created by Jeff GreensteinJeff Strauss Written by Adam BelanoffOliver GoldstickJeff GreensteinBernadette LuckettAri PosnerEric PrevenPaul RedfordJeff Strauss Directed by James BurrowsEllen GittelsohnPaul LazarusMax Tash Starring Jon CryerTate DonovanMaria Pitillo Composer(s) David A. KingJulie Ritter Cast Similar Ned and Stacey, Lush Life, Dream On, Flying Blind, House Rules | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Partners 1995 opening
Synopsis
The series centered a pair of young architects, Bob (Jon Cryer) and Owen (Tate Donovan), and Owen's fiancée Alicia (Maria Pitillo). Much of the show's humor derived from Bob's lack of success with women and his competition with Alicia for Owen's attention. The series was canceled after 22 episodes.
About The Production
"I've developed many television series during my career, but only a handful hold a special place. The first one to leave a major imprint on my heart was a sitcom called Partners. It was the result of my first development season as a newly minted senior executive in charge of comedy at Universal. I remember receiving the first draft of the pilot. I was battle weary after a long day, but I couldn't wait to read the script. I drew a steaming bath, and settled in. The hot temperature didn't stop me from getting goosebumps. I immediately recognized how good it was -- the humor was smart, and the series had a strong point of view. I was certain the network would agree. A stellar cast, and a renown[sic] director were hired. The pilot lead to a celebratory upfront in NY, and an expanding family of talented writers and guest cast were assembled to produce the series. Every week, I looked forward to tape night, but as the season progressed it was evident we had a Must See TV series on the wrong network. I literally got sick when we didn't get a second season renewal. I was crushed to realize that sometimes doing your best isn't good enough. It was my first heartbreak as an executive, my innocence shattered." - Maria Grasso
Guest stars
Guest stars included:
Crossover
The ninth episode, "City Hall", crossed over with another Fox series, Ned & Stacey, when Debra Messing and Thomas Haden Church appeared as their characters in the episode.