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TV Show Reviews
Review of "Me,
Myself and I" 9/28/17 by
Eva Diaz
airs Mondays 9:30/8:30 on CBS.
I wasn't that interested in watching this show because
the premise seemed too confusiing to me. However, since I
liked several of the actors on the show, I decided to watch
it. I was right with my first impression. It is too
confusing to be heartwarming and funny, and the show doesn't
do that good of a job explaining its premise in the first
episode. The show is about Alex Riley, an inventor and
businesman during three different times in his life: When he
is 14 in 1991 (played wonderfully by Jack Dylan Grazer); in
present day by Bobby Monihan; and at age 65 in the year
2024, played by veteran actor John Laroquette. I had to look
at the show's summary on the CBS website to get that
information because the first episode didn't make that clear
at all.
I think the show has the potential to be
heartwarming and funny, but it has several problems. In my
opinion, Bobby Monihan is the weak link here. I don't know
if he is just nervousm but he seems stiff to me in his
delivery of jokes. Also, the jokes are too obvious. I could
see them coming, and they didn't make me laugh at all. There
are two good things about the show: it has great music and a
pretty decent story. Each episode has a heartwarming moment
at the end, but the cast is too big, and they need to make
it more clear what year they are in, so that the audience
doesn't get confused. The show needs to take advantage of
its proven comedic stars like Laroquette and Jaleel White
(who plays Alex's friend Daryl, when he's forty years old).
He's best known as Steve Urkel from "Family Matters", but he
does a great job on this show playing a very different
character.
I will keep watching to see if the show
fixes these problems, but I won't be worried if I miss an
episode or two of it. I give this show 3 stars out of 5.
MORE INFORMATION:
BOBBY MOYNIHAN, JACK DYLAN GRAZER AND
JOHN LARROQUETTE STAR AS ALEX RILEY IN A NEW COMEDY ABOUT
THE DEFINING MOMENTS IN ONE MAN’S LIFE OVER THREE DISTINCT
PERIODS – AS A 14-YEAR-OLD IN 1991, AT AGE 40 IN PRESENT DAY
AND AT AGE 65 IN 2042, ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF “ME, MYSELF
& I,” MONDAY, SEPT. 25
Brian Unger,
Jaleel White, Kelen Coleman, Christopher Paul Richards,
Mandell Maughan, Skylar Gray, Reylynn Caster and Sharon
Lawrence Star
“Pilot” – Bobby Moynihan, Jack Dylan Grazer and John
Larroquette star as Alex Riley in a new comedy about the
defining moments in one man’s life over three distinct
periods – as a 14-year-old in 1991, at age 40 in present
day and at 65 in 2042, on the series premiere of ME,
MYSELF & I,
Monday, Sept. 25 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the
CBS Television Network. Brian Unger, Jaleel White, Kelen
Coleman, Christopher Paul Richards, Mandell Maughan,
Skylar Gray, Reylynn Caster and Sharon Lawrence star.
As a 14-year-old boy living in Chicago in 1991, Alex
Riley was on top of the world, inventing cool things and
celebrating the Bulls’ first championship, until his
mom, Maggie, moved them to Los Angeles, the heart of
Lakers country, and married a pilot, Ron. With his new
stepbrother, Justin, Alex needed to reinvent himself in
a new school, where he meets his dream girl, Nori
Sterling. In 2017 40-year-old Alex is an
inventor/entrepreneur on top of the world until his wife
leaves him and threatens to take their daughter, Abby,
with her, sending him into a tailspin that requires the
help of his best friend and business partner, Darryl, to
get him back on track. In 2042 at 65, Alex is a highly
successful businessman who, after suffering a minor
heart attack, decides he’s ready to reinvent himself
once again. Alex announces he’s retiring to his adult
daughter, Abby, now the general manager of the Chicago
Bulls, and he gets a surprise chance to reconnect with
his childhood crush, Nori, who now goes by Eleanor.
During these three pivotal periods, Alex always manages
to find a way to move forward, handling key moments with
determination, emotion and humor.
REGULAR CAST:
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Bobby Moynihan
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(Mid-Life Alex)
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Jack Dylan Grazer
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(Young Alex)
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Brian Unger
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(Ron)
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Jaleel White
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(Darryl)
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Kelen Coleman
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(Adult Abby)
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Christopher Paul Richards
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(Justin)
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Mandell Maughan
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(Maggie)
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Skylar Gray
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(Young Abby)
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Reylynn Caster
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(Nori)
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WITH:
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Sharon Lawrence
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(Eleanor)
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AND:
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John Larroquette
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(Older Alex)
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GUEST CAST:
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Allison Tolman
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(Sarah)
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Ella Thomas
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(Jasmine)
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Takuya Matsumoto
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(Japanese Investor)
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Zachary Hinrichs
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(Boy)
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Ella Rouhier
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(Girl)
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WRITTEN BY: Dan Kopelman
DIRECTED BY: Randall Einhorn
GENRE: Comedy
Photos are available at:
http://cbspressexpress.com
Official CBS website:
http://www.cbs.com/shows/me-myself-and-i/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MeMyselfAndICBS/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MeMyselfAndICBS
Instagram:
@memyselfandicbs
CBS Twitter:
http://twitter.com/CBS
FOLLOWING HIS DIVORCE, MID-LIFE ALEX
IS ENCOURAGED BY DARRYL TO GET BACK INTO THE DATING
SCENE, ON “ME, MYSELF & I,” MONDAY, OCT. 2
Editor’s note: The air time of this episode has
changed.
  
Alkoya Brunson (“Hidden Figures”) to Recur as Young
Darryl
“The First Step” – Darryl encourages mid-life Alex
to get back into the dating scene following his
divorce; young Alex has trouble making friends after
his embarrassing moment at the school dance; and
older Alex finally has his first date with Eleanor,
on ME, MYSELF & I,
Monday,
Oct. 2 (9:31-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS
Television Network. Alkoya Brunson (“Hidden
Figures”) recurs as Young Darryl.
REGULAR CAST:
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Bobby Moynihan
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(Mid-Life Alex)
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Jack Dylan Grazer
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(Young Alex)
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Brian Unger
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(Ron)
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Jaleel White
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(Darryl)
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Kelen Coleman
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(Adult Abby)
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Christopher Paul Richards
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(Justin)
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Mandell Maughan
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(Maggie)
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Skylar Gray
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(Young Abby)
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Reylynn Caster
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(Nori)
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WITH:
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Sharon Lawrence
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(Eleanor)
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AND:
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John Larroquette
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(Older Alex)
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RECURRING CAST:
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Alkoya Brunson
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(Young Darryl)
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GUEST CAST:
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Kathryn Foster
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(Lauren)
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Kale Culley
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(Shart)
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Michayla Brown
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(Nose Puke)
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Mitchell Gregorio
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(Waldo)
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Alek C. Unszusz
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(Dean)
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Kim Yarbrough
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(Lunchlady)
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Gordy De St. Jeor
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(Kid)
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Jackson Geach
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(Kid #2)
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Xander Hodel
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(Kid #3)
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Kevin Derr
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(Stunt Coordinator)
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WRITTEN BY: Dan Kopelman
DIRECTED BY: Todd Holland
YOUNG ALEX GIVES AWAY HIS MOST
PRIZED POSSESSION IN AN ATTEMPT TO IMPRESS HIS
CRUSH, NORI, ON “ME, MYSELF & I,” MONDAY, OCT. 9
Ed Begley, Jr.
Recurs as Older Justin, the Governor of
California in 2042
“The Card” – Young Alex gives away his most
prized possession, a signed Michael Jordan
rookie card, in an attempt to impress his crush,
Nori. Also, mid-life Alex struggles to find the
money to take his daughter, Abby, on a glamping
trip with her friends, and older Alex tries to
make plans for his birthday so he doesn’t have
to spend it alone, on ME, MYSELF & I,
Monday, Oct. 9 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on
the CBS Television Network. Ed Begley, Jr.
recurs as Older Justin, the Governor of
California in 2042.
REGULAR CAST:
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Bobby Moynihan
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(Mid-Life Alex)
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Jack Dylan Grazer
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(Young Alex)
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Brian Unger
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(Ron)
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Jaleel White
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(Darryl)
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Kelen Coleman
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(Adult Abby)
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Christopher Paul Richards
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(Justin)
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Mandell Maughan
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(Maggie)
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Skylar Gray
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(Young Abby)
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Reylynn Caster
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(Nori)
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WITH:
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Sharon Lawrence
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(Eleanor)
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AND:
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John Larroquette
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(Older Alex)
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RECURRING CAST:
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Ed Begley, Jr.
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(Older Justin)
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Alkoya Brunson
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(Young Darryl)
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GUEST CAST:
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Kyle Mooney
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(Attendant)
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Blake Kaplan
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(Willa)
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Amy Rasimas Holt
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(Megan)
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Nicole A. Lambo
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(Sally)
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Jenn An
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(Bella)
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Jason C. Daniels
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(Mr. Sterling)
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Rodney J. Hobbs
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(Card Shop Owner)
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Jay Horton
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(Security Guard)
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Kevin Derr
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(Stunt Coordinator)
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WRITTEN BY: Joe Port & Joe
Wiseman
DIRECTED BY: Todd Holland
MID-LIFE ALEX CONTEMPLATES
LEAVING HIS PARTNERSHIP WITH DARRYL FOR ANOTHER
JOB, ON “ME, MYSELF & I,” MONDAY, OCT. 23
Tim Reid
Recurs as Older Darryl
“New Job” – Mid-life Alex contemplates
accepting a new job offer and leaving his
partnership with Darryl. Also, Young Alex
works with Young Darryl on an invention for
his school’s Invention Convention, and Older
Alex meets Eleanor’s fiancé, a contractor
helping to fix his roof, on ME, MYSELF & I,
Monday, Oct. 23 (9:30-10:00 PM,
ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Tim
Reid recurs as Older Darryl.
REGULAR CAST:
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Bobby Moynihan
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(Mid-Life Alex)
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Jack Dylan Grazer
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(Young Alex)
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Brian Unger
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(Ron)
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Jaleel White
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(Darryl)
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Kelen Coleman
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(Adult Abby)
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Christopher Paul Richards
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(Justin)
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Mandell Maughan
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(Maggie)
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Skylar Gray
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(Young Abby)
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Reylynn Caster
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(Nori)
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WITH:
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Sharon Lawrence
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(Eleanor)
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AND:
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John Larroquette
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(Older Alex)
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RECURRING CAST:
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Alkoya Brunson
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(Young Darryl)
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Tim Reid
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(Older Darryl)
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Tia Mowry
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(Wendy)
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GUEST CAST:
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Tim Matheson
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(Richard)
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Jaffer Ali Chaudhry
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(Nigel)
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Lana McKissack Moore
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(Susanna)
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Michayla Brown
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(Nose Puke)
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Ajay Vidure
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(Charles)
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Chasty Ballesteros
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(Teacher)
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WRITTEN BY: Lauren
Pomerantz
DIRECTED BY: Jim Hensz
MID-LIFE ALEX IS EXCITED
TO FINALLY SHOW ABBY HIS FAVORITE MOVIE BUT
IS DEVASTATED TO FIND OUT RON SHOWED IT TO
HER FIRST, ON “ME, MYSELF & I,” MONDAY, OCT.
16 ON CBS
Tia
Mowry Recurs as Wendy, Darryl’s Wife
“Star Wars” – Mid-life Alex is
devastated when he learns Ron showed
Abby his favorite movie, “Star Wars,”
for the first time, a moment he had been
waiting for. Also, in 1991, Young Alex
convinces Justin to sneak out of the
house to watch “Star Wars” on the big
screen, and in 2042 Older Alex finds
himself working for Eleanor at the
diner, on ME, MYSELF & I,
Monday, Oct. 16 (9:30-10:00PM,
ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Tia Mowry recurs as Wendy, Darryl’s
wife.
REGULAR CAST:
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Bobby Moynihan
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(Mid-Life Alex)
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Jack Dylan Grazer
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(Young Alex)
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Brian Unger
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(Ron)
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Jaleel White
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(Darryl)
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Kelen Coleman
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(Adult Abby)
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Christopher Paul Richards
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(Justin)
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Mandell Maughan
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(Maggie)
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Skylar Gray
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(Young Abby)
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Reylynn Caster
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(Nori)
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WITH:
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Sharon Lawrence
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(Eleanor)
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AND:
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John Larroquette
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(Older Alex)
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RECURRING:
GUEST CAST:
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Adalberto Jose Rivera
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(Customer)
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WRITTEN BY: Bob Kushell
DIRECTED BY: John
Fortenberry
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