Kenan conjures a few funny lines and gives Thompson a ready-for-primetime chance to demonstrate he can handle more than just one-liners. But the premise and supporting players are so slim, the possibilities feel pretty well exhausted by the pilot alone.
Unsurprisingly, it's Thompson who acts as the show's anchor and glue. Making him the face of a chipper morning show is a sharp choice, as it gives Thompson plenty of room to indulge his hammier comedy instincts.
It's a warm and funny slice of comfort viewing featuring a winning performance by Thompson, strong work from the supporting cast and some admirably though-provoking, issues-based situations baked into the comedy.
There's some humor to be mined in flashbacks illustrating how Kenan and his wife met on the set of a sitcom, but the present-day stuff is pretty unfunny, marking this series as a dud on arrival.
