I like (Fran Drescher). In fact I see that she didn't make till now the work that equals her talent. She's so wonderful to a sexy extent, she's hilariously noisy character (the prototype nagging woman at its best) BUT (Living With Fran) is the misfortune of her and us ! First of all I got sick because of this repeated form for all the family's sitcoms like it's the ultimate fate that no escape from it forever and ever to the end of mankind ! You can know everything about it just by reviewing the opening credits (which's so silly in here by the way). It's the boringly everlasting formula about one small family and its problems with the same set, the same style, the same continuous laughter off-cadre in the most provocative hypocrite way. However you'll see how (Fran) tries to present the new thing finally; it's the situation of having the middle-aged divorced mom a young dashing lover ! And how that could be successful ! Well, it's (Fran Drescher)'s theory which exceptionally could be successful sometimes in the real world but unfortunately they picked (Ryan McPartlin) to be that lover ! He's too young, not that talented, and had NO chemistry with (Fran) so much that I asked myself too many times how could she stand him in their scenes, or how we could stand them BOTH in those very scenes ?!!(McPartlin), who's 18 years younger than (Fran), looked much younger than that too. So he was her boyfriend who looked like a boy already ! He got an aspect of a teenager so how about dealing with upbringing an actual ones ! Not to mention the irony between his zero comic performance and her high one.. That was unforgettable bitter irony if you ask me ! The theme of parents whom are learning while they're learning their kids is quite served but in so old way with renewals that ridiculous as I mentioned. Yes, there was some nice charisma as well as good efforts from (Misti Traya) and (Ben Feldman) but forget about any real laughing or something special more than watching (Fran Drescher) and hearing her funny voice which was the only perfect thing in here !I think whenever you'll hear a conversation about stupid comedy, traditional at its worst, usual corny production THAT'S the show to remember.

I love Fran Drescher. She is so real and funny. I am a huge Nanny fan, so I was excited about this new show. I agree with previous commenter's that Riley is too wooden, and I don't think that the average 20 something kids would be as OK with their mom dating a kid their age as the kids on the show seem to be. Kids have a hard time with their parents dating anyone else- let alone someone who could be their buddy. My other complaint is it is tough for me to see Charles S. from the Nanny as a grumpy old man. I love him so much on that show and it is just a tough character leap to make. He's good. I just like him better as Mr. Shefield. Still, I hope this show stays on for the mere purpose of allowing me to giggle with Fran each week. That's reason enough.

I have watched the show since the premiere and I think it is a hit. I don't think that Fran can do a bad show, she has talent just oozing out of her, she is real, down to earth, funny, and quick witted. I LOVE THE SHOW and don't change anything about it. I watched her show the Nanny from the pilot episode to the series finale, and even though I have seen it many times, it is still funny, not the kind of humor that gets boring after awhile, but she is continuously funny and refreshing.Fran Drescher is the kind of actress that can take a bad script and turn it into a hit, thats why I say I don't think she could do a bad show.SHE IS AWESOME!!!!!

Well, I saw the pilot episode last night on the WB, and I have to admit, it's not that bad at all. In fact, I got quite a few laughs out of it. I knew I would have to concentrate on the episode itself so that I would not keep comparing it to the Nanny, but I think overall, it can be a good series. The boyfriend's acting does seem to be a little wooden. He seems to be stiff and nervous in front of the camera, but the son, the daughter, and Fran all seem to be at ease and determined to have fun. The bonus episode was really cute as the tension between Fran and Riley's mother builds. I think that if they just give "Riley" some better acting lessons, they might just be able to pull off another hit for Fran Drescher and crew.