Watch The Paul Reiser Show

The Paul Reiser Show was a short-lived sitcom on NBC that premiered in 2011, and unfortunately only aired two episodes before being cancelled due to low ratings. The show was created by and starred Paul Reiser, who was previously known for his successful sitcom "Mad About You."

The Paul Reiser Show followed the titular character (played by Reiser), who was a fictionalized version of himself, as he navigated life after his successful television career had come to an end. Set in Los Angeles, the show was marketed as a "Curb Your Enthusiasm" style comedy that used Reiser's real-life experiences as inspiration for its plotlines.

Reiser's character was a father of two who had recently come off a successful run on a TV sitcom. However, he was now struggling to find his footing in a world where he was no longer the center of attention. He tried to keep himself busy by taking on various small projects, but often found himself getting into awkward and humorous situations as a result.

The show's supporting cast included Omid Djalili, Andrew Daly, Duane Martin, Ben Shenkman, and Amy Landecker. Djalili played Habib, the owner of a local sandwich shop where Reiser often hung out. Daly played Brad, one of Reiser's friends who was always trying to get him to come out of his shell and be more adventurous. Martin played Fernando, another one of Reiser's friends who was constantly on the prowl for women. Shenkman played Jonathan, Reiser's agent who was trying to help him get back into the limelight. Landecker played Claire, Reiser's wife who was supportive but also had her own career ambitions.

The show's humor often came from Reiser's interactions with his friends and family, as well as the various odd jobs he took on in an effort to stay busy. The show also tackled more serious topics such as aging, parenthood, and the struggles of trying to stay relevant in a constantly-changing entertainment industry.

Despite its promising premise and talented cast, The Paul Reiser Show was cancelled after just two episodes due to low ratings. Critics were mixed on the show, with some praising its relatable humor and realistic portrayal of aging in Hollywood while others found it to be lacking in originality and not as funny as it could have been.

In conclusion, The Paul Reiser Show was a short-lived sitcom that unfortunately did not find success with viewers. Despite its talented cast and promising premise, the show was cancelled after just two episodes due to low ratings. While some appreciated its realistic portrayal of aging in Hollywood and relatable humor, others found it lacking in originality and not as funny as it could have been.