Working Class with Ed Asner

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CMT is bringing Asner back. . .

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. . . and you don't want to miss it.

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Working Class premiers Friday, January 28, 8/7 c on CMT, followed by a second, all-new episode at 8:30.

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I just enjoyed a special viewing of January 28's premiere episode (via One2One Network) and I have to admit it was fun. I am going to really like this family sitcom. Think: Reba, Step by Step, Family Ties, Full House, Happy Days...

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Carli Mitchell (Melissa Peterman, formerly "Barbra Jean" on Reba) is a single mom who moves to an upscale suburb in hopes of finding "the good life" there. What she finds is cranky neighbor & co-worker, Hank Greziak (Asner) and a glorified deli job at the local grocery store where, she claims, customers feed their dogs better than she feeds her kids.
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Working Class

starts out strongly reminiscent of Reba, but builds speed and soon develops its own feel. This first episode establishes the characters including Asner with his bomb dropping humor, Carli's down-and-out charming brother Nick (Steve Kazee) who provides sloppy but lovable child care for Carli in exchange for room and board and Carli's boss Rob (Patrick Fabian) with whom her big mouth and up-front honesty gets her in a little trouble.

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The characters are lovable and rotate around Peterman in astrological fashion. Multiple guest stars will feature on the show during the season, including Reba, whose on-screen reunion with Peterman will air in February. Other guest stars will include David Faustino, Kathy Kinney, Martin Mull, John Schneider and many more.

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CMT's Working Class was probably made with a wink and a nod to TV Land's Hot in Cleveland, but it is an entirely different show and one I think you will love. Working Class Facebook. CMT Twitter.

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Full disclosure: The One2One Network provided a free pre-view download of the show for me for the purposes of this review. In no way does that affect my review. I received no monetary compensation, although I will be entered for a chance to win a gift card.