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Go On: Matthew Perry in NBC’s new comedy

Posted by admin on May 17, 2012

“Go On” brings Matthew Perry back to NBC for the first time in five-plus years, and while the new show is an ensemble piece too, it’s pretty far removed from “Friends.”

Perry plays Ryan King, a glib sports-radio host who’s been avoiding dealing with his wife’s death in a car accident. He reluctantly starts attending group therapy sessions, and then starts taking them over from not-necessarily-qualified group leader Lauren (Laura Benanti, who was hands down the best thing about “The Playboy Club” this season).

The show’s cast also includes Allison Miller (“Terra Nova”), Tyler James Williams (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Julie White (“Transformers”), Bill Cobbs, Suzy Nakamura and Khary Payton. You’ll glimpse John Cho in the trailer too, but he’s not listed as a series regular. “Friends” writer-producer Scott Silveri created “Go On,” which will air on Tuesdays in the fall.

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Matthew Perry Comedy ‘Go On’ Gets Series Order at NBC

Posted by admin on April 24, 2012

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The former “Friends” star will return to the network as a sportscaster in the single-camera project from Scott Silveri.

NBC has given its first pilot order for the 2012-13 season, bringing former Friends star Matthew Perry back to the network that helped make him a star.

The struggling network has ordered to series Go On, a single-camera project from Friends and Joey writer Scott Silveri and Universal Television. Todd Holland will executive produce and direct the pilot.
Go On centers on an irreverent yet charming sportscaster (Perry) who tries to move on from loss and finds solace from the members of his mandatory group-therapy sessions.

Transformers’ Julie White will play Anne, a woman stuck in the anger stage of grief; Suzy Nakamura co-stars.
In addition to portraying Chandler on Friends for 10 seasons, the actor starred last year on ABC’s Mr. Sunshine, which was canceled after one season. The actor recently booked a multiepisode turn on CBS’ The Good Wife, playing a charming attorney.

The Perry series order comes as the network is looking to stars of the ’80s and ’90s to boost its comedy fortunes. The network also is mounting a Roseanne reunion, reteaming Roseanne Barr and John Goodman for its comedy pilot Downwardly Mobile. In addition, NBC’s Jeckyll-and-Hyde drama pilot Do No Harm co-stars The Cosby Show’s Phylicia Rashad.