- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1979
- Runtime
- 2 seasons
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Hello, Larry
Balancing life, laughter, and fatherhood on the airwaves.
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Synopsis
"Hello, Larry" is a 1979 American sitcom starring McLean Stevenson as Larry Alder, a radio talk show host who relocates from New York to Portland, Oregon to raise his two teenage daughters after a separation. The show focuses on Larry's attempts to balance his career and family life while navigating the challenges of fatherhood without a partner. Alongside Larry, the series features a supporting cast including Kim Richards and Annie Potts as his daughters, as well as other colleagues and friends who add humor and heart to the storyline. Despite its traditional family sitcom premise, "Hello, Larry" aimed to explore themes of single parenting and the complexities of modern family dynamics, all set against the backdrop of Larry's quirky radio show.
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Reviews
"Hello, Larry" received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike. IMDb rates the show with a modest 5.7 out of 10, reflecting mixed to lukewarm feedback. Critically, it was often described as struggling to find its footing, with many citing weak writing and underdeveloped characters. Entertainment Weekly noted that the series "felt formulaic and failed to capture the charm expected from its lead star," while TV Guide was critical of the show's inability to deliver consistent humor or engaging storylines. Additionally, television historians sometimes refer to it as a typical example of late 70s sitcoms that failed to resonate deeply with audiences, partly due to its recycled situational setups and cliched jokes. However, some viewers appreciated McLean Stevenson's sympathetic portrayal of a single dad and found certain episodic moments to be touching or humorous. Despite its flaws, "Hello, Larry" holds a place in TV history as a cultural artifact representing family sitcom trends of its time, though it never achieved the acclaim or popularity of other contemporary programs.
