July 2014
THE McCARTHYS
THE McCARTHYS is a multi-camera comedy about a close-knit, sportscrazed Boston family whose somewhat athletically challenged son,
Ronny, is chosen by his father to be his assistant high school
basketball coach, much to the surprise of his more qualified siblings.
Ronny wants nothing more than to move away, join the singles scene
and find a partner. His distraught mother, Marjorie is not upset that
her favorite son is gay, but that he wants to leave Boston and his
family. Ronny's plans change, however, when his politically incorrect
and outspoken father, Arthur stuns everyone with his choice for an
assistant. Touched by his father’s offer, Ronny embarks on a
completely different future – and he can be sure that his loving family,
including his twin brothers Sean and Gerard and his sister Jackie, are
going to have a very vocal opinion about it.
Premieres Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014
on the CBS Television Network
ON AIR:
Thursdays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT)
ORIGINATION:
Los Angeles (filmed in HD)
STARRING:
Tyler Ritter
(Ronny McCarthy)
Joey McIntyre (Gerard McCarthy)
Jimmy Dunn (Sean McCarthy)
Kelen Coleman (Jackie McCarthy)
Jack McGee
(Arthur McCarthy)
Laurie Metcalf (Marjorie McCarthy)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
Mike Sikowitz, Will Gluck, Richard
Schwartz, Brian Gallivan and Andy
Ackerman
CREATED BY:
Brian Gallivan
PRODUCED BY:
Sony Pictures Television in
association with CBS Television
Studios
Photos are available at http://cbspressexpress.com
Website:
http://www.cbs.com/shows/the-mccarthys/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheMcCarthysCBS
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/#!/@McCarthysCBS
CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CBSTweet
Talent on Twitter:
@mrtritter
@joeymcintyre
@thejackmcgee
@Kelencoleman
@jimmydunncomedy
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Press Contacts:
Amy Miller
Vernon Cheek
212-975-4757
818-655-1588
[email protected]
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Photo Contacts:
Amanda Beane
Timothy Kuratek
818-655-1543
212-975-7068
[email protected]
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TYLER RITTER
(Ronny McCarthy in THE McCARTHYS)
The son of comedy legend John Ritter,
Tyler Ritter is a Los Angeles native who made
his acting debut in 1994 on the PBS show
“Storytime.”
After performing in various
student films and plays throughout high
school and college, he left Hollywood to
become a teacher in Argentina. Three years
later, he married Argentinian director Lelia
Parma and moved back home to California to
continue his career as an actor.
Ritter’s television credits include gueststarring roles in “Modern Family” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” He appeared
in the feature films “Good Dick” and the upcoming “Christmas in
Balsam Falls,” due out in Dec. 2014.
Recently, Ritter performed on stage in the west coast premiere
of “The Dream of the Burning Boy,” at The Malibu Playhouse. Also, he
is a consistent participant in “Young Storyteller’s Big Shows,” through
the Young Storytellers Foundation, a non-profit, volunteer-based
creative arts program that helps develop literacy through the art of
storytelling.
Ritter is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and his
birthday is January 31. Follow him on Twitter @mrtritter.
JOEY MCINTYRE
(Gerard McCarthy in THE McCARTHYS)
Boston-raised Joey McIntyre is best
known for his work as a member of “New
Kids on the Block.” Together for over 20
years, the band continues to perform at
worldwide venues and abroad. As a solo artist
he has released six CDs.
McIntyre has made a name for himself
in TV and film, as well, starting out with a 17
episode arc in “Boston Public.” Additional
television credits include “CSI: NY,” on the
Network, and “Psych.”
On the big screen he appeared opposite Josh Duhamel in Garry
Marshall’s “New Year’s Eve” and “The Heat.”
McIntyre is involved with many charities, but Massachusetts Eye
and Ear Curing Kids Fund is one that hits close to his heart. The group
provides funding for research and treatment for children with
conditions that affect vision, hearing and other debilitating disorders of
the eyes, ears, nose, throat, head and neck. He continues to work
effortlessly to help raise money for this great cause.
During his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and
kids in Los Angeles, where he currently resides. His birthday is
December 31. Follow him on Twitter @joeymcintyre.
JIMMY DUNN
(Sean McCarthy in THE McCARTHYS)
Jimmy Dunn is one of America's hottest
stand-up comedians. He performs at top
venues across the U.S., including New York,
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and his
hometown of Boston. In addition, he was a
featured performer at last summer's Montreal
"Just For Laughs" Comedy Festival.
Dunn’s
television
credits
include
"Jimmy Kimmel Live," on which he was the
Boston Correspondent for the historic Red
Sox-Yankees series. Also, he has appeared
on Comedy Central, CMT and New England
Sports Network, where he hosted the shows “Fan Attic” and "Sox
Appeal."
His feature film credits include "Stuck on You” and “Mint
Condition.”
Dunn has performed as part of Denis Leary's "Comics Come
Home" event in Boston, which brings the best national comedy talent
back to Boston to raise money for the fight against cancer.
Dunn was born in Hampton, New Hampshire and currently lives
in Los Angeles. His birthday is September 19. Follow him on Twitter
@jimmydunncomedy.
KELEN COLEMAN
(Jackie McCarthy in THE McCARTHYS)
Kelen Coleman is most recognizable for
her recurring roles in “The Newsroom,” “The
Office” and “The Mindy Project.” Additional
television credits include guest-starring roles
in “Men at Work” and “Hart of Dixie.”
Recently, she finished shooting two
independent films, “Flock Of Dudes” and “The
Night is Young.” This summer she is shooting
a film with Kal Penn and Abby Elliott in New
York City.
Coleman was born in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in
Potomac, Maryland. She graduated from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Dramatic Arts and media
studies production. Her birthday is April 19. Follow her on Twitter,
Instagram and Vine @kelencoleman
JACK MCGEE
(Arthur McCarthy in THE McCARTHYS)
After spending 10 years as a New York
City Firefighter, Jack McGee made his acting
debut in the 1985 firefighter feature film,
“Turk 182.”
On television, he starred as Chief Jerry
Reilly in the firefighter drama, “Rescue Me.”
Additional television credits include “Hawaii
Five-0,” “CSI: NY,” “CSI: Miami,” “Criminal
Minds,” all on the Network, “Common Law,”
“Up All Night,” “Players,” “Drop Dead Diva,”
“Rizzoli & Isles” and “Castle.”
McGee’s additional feature film credits include the critically
acclaimed “The Fighter,” opposite Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and
Melissa Leo, “Moneyball,” “Gangster Squad,” “New Year’s Eve,” “The
International,” “Drive Angry” and “21,” among many others.
Born and raised in the South Bronx, McGee is the youngest of
eight children. He was the president of his senior class and a star
football player at Cardinal Hayes High School. He occasionally
performed with the 1960s rock band “The Young Rascals.”
McGee lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Stephanie, and their
four rescue dogs. His birthday is February 2. Follow him on Twitter
@thejackmcgee.
LAURIE METCALF
(Marjorie McCarthy in THE McCARTHYS)
Laurie Metcalf is a versatile actress
appearing on television, in film and on
Broadway. Currently, she recurs as Sheldon
Cooper’s mother, Mary Cooper, on the hit
comedy “The Big Bang Theory,” on the
Network, and stars in the series “Getting On.”
Metcalf won three Emmy Awards for
her role as Jackie Harris on “Roseanne,”
which aired for nine seasons. Additional
television credits include guest-starring
appearances in “Norm,” “Frasier,” “Monk,”
“Desperate Housewives,” and many others.
Her feature film credits include “Leaving Las Vegas,” “JFK,”
“Internal Affairs,” “Uncle Buck,” “Desperately Seeking Susan,” “Making
Mr. Right,” “Scream 2,” “Toy Story” and “Bulworth.”
On Broadway Metcalf earned Tony Award nominations for her
roles in “The Other Place” and “November,” and appeared as Kate
Jerome in “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” Additionally, she starred in
London’s West End Production of “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.” Off
Broadway stage credits include “Balm in Gilead,” “A Lie of the Mind,”
“All My Sons,” “The Quality of Life,” “Looking for Normal” and “Voice
Lessons.” Metcalf is an original Steppenwolf Theater member and
starred in several plays there, including “The Beauty Queen of
Leenane,” “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” “Coyote Ugly,”
“Detroit,” “Educating Rita,” “True West,” “The Glass Menagerie” and
“The Fifth of July.”
Metcalf was born in Carbondale, Illinois. Her birthday is June 16.
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Mike Sikowitz
(Executive Producer, THE McCARTHYS)
Mike Sikowitz has been writing and producing half-hour
television comedies for more than 20 years. His early credits include
the long-running comedy “Friends” and “Grounded for Life.” Most
recently, he was creator, writer and executive producer on “Welcome
to the Family,” and served as executive producer on “Rules of
Engagement,” on the Network, from the show’s second season to its
final year in season seven.
Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Sikowitz lives in Los Angeles
with his wife, Bonnie, and their two boys, all of whom have been
known to give him notes on scripts.
Will Gluck
(Executive Producer, THE McCARTHYS)
Will Gluck made his feature film directorial debut with 2009’s
darkly funny “Fired Up.” His second feature, “Easy A,” won “Best
Comedy Movie” at the Critics Choice Awards and was a critical and
financial success. Next up was “Friends With Benefits,” which grossed
over $150 million worldwide.
Currently, Gluck is developing the feature films “Stealing the
Moon” and “How to Disappear Completely.” Additionally, he is set to
write, direct and produce “Father of the Year,” direct and produce
“Skyjack,” for CBS Films, and produce “Jackpot.” Earlier this year he
produced “About Last Night.”
This December, Gluck is set to release the feature film of the
modern-day reimagining of “Annie,” which he directed and co-wrote.
Recently, he extended his Olive Bridge Entertainment banner’s
development and production deal for both film and television with
Sony Pictures.
Gluck’s television credits include co-creating the critically
acclaimed “The Michael J. Fox Show.” In addition to “The McCarthys”
for CBS, he has “Moonbeam City” premiering this fall on Comedy
Central.
Brian Gallivan
(Executive Producer/Creator, THE McCARTHYS)
Brian Gallivan grew up in the Boston area where he taught
middle school language arts. He abandoned that glamorous life to
perform improv and sketch comedy at Boston's Improv Asylum. Later,
he moved to Chicago where he worked for The Second City, first
traveling with their National Touring Company, and then writing and
performing four revues as part of their Mainstage Cast.
At Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) in Los Angeles,
Gallivan performs with the comedy troupes “The Smokes" and
"Soundtrack.” On Youtube, he can be seen saving Shakespearean
heroines in the “Sassy Gay Friend” videos he wrote.
Gallivan’s additional writing credits include the television series
“Are You There, Chelsea?” and “Happy Endings.”