Full disclosure: I only watched one episode (I couldn't take more than that). What's embarrassing is to have a cast of long-time respected actors (George Segal, Jessica Walter and George Wyner) in such a series. There were certainly some funny lines, but someone decided that EVERY line was not only funny, but hysterical, so the entire episode is filled with distractingly uproarious laughter start to finish. An example: guy at the bar on the phone wants to impress nearby woman with his name-dropping and refers to Warren Buffet as "Buff-hay." Hysterical laughter. He goes on to explain that man is the inventor of the buffet (again, "buff-hay"). Hysterical laughter. Then his friend comes over and "explains the joke," saying, "It's Warren Buffet" (correct pronunciation). Hysterical laughter! I'm sure Buffet didn't invest in this one.

IF: - You are new to the world of sitcoms - You are easily amused - You are about 15 years old in mind or body - You are too tired to change the channel - You are curious what this thing is like after the non-stop flogging/hookup with Hot In Cleveland commercials - You are alone in the house and want some kind of noise so it doesn't feel so echo-y and empty - Yearn for something that isn't vampires/lawyers/reality showsTHEN, my friends, this show is for YOU!35 year old wearies of working,'retires', moves in with comical (separated) mom and/or dad, blahblahblah. Of course mom and dad are still zesty, active (though the mom looks about 40 and the dad looks about 70), full of vim and vigor, enjoying life far more than their son, and diving head first into dating, potty talk, innuendo, and blabbing about S-E-X. Without a scrap of wit, originality, or humor. Just kind of embarrassing and dull. If you think this is the "family show" you have been yearning for, you are wrong. A carbon copy of a carbon copy of a carbon copy of ... well, any dumb 'racy' sitcom from the past 30 years... In real life, Dad would be a bitter old crank after a heart attack and Mom would be a bitter old crank with the beginnings of dementia, and sonny boy would be run ragged trying to get home health aides in so he can catch a break. No, this is some senior citizen's fantasy of what life should be. Derp!

The premise is silly. A guy from N.Y. visits his parents in Florida and winds up quitting his job to stay there. What is he doing, becoming part of the Medicare jet-set?All of a sudden, Jessica Walter, the mother, is separated from her husband, George Segal. Then, we get to setting up Segal with a date from Bingo. When he balks at this, the son comes in and then the father is interested in the woman. What's even crazier is who the daughter of the woman turns out to be.Too much criss-crossing here. At 35, our guy is not ready for retirement and it will be hard to dig up material to keep this premise going. Of course, he can always find work down in Florida. What's the unemployment rate there? If the show continues like this, expect the cast to join the unemployment line as well.

People - Please give this new show a chance! I'm fed up with Critics! All too often critics over-extend themselves in "writing" clever and often negative reviews. We need to stop depending on critics for what we like or dislike. How about a review that addresses the qualities of writing, acting for all of us real people out there in TV land? Being a critic is not a license to destroy a career or TV/Film project. Not that,"Retired at 35" needs any critical guidance. It's simply fun. Let go of your stress, open a bag of whatever, enjoy your favorite beverage and open yourself to laughter.David Chase has created a funny new show. Can you imagine moving back home with your aging Dad & Mom? What if they are cooler and better off then you? As an actor I spent 5 days working on the first episode. The set was filled with laughs, inspired creation and a bunch of really nice people who just happened to be top notch professionals. There are so many hilarious scenes that often you don't have enough time to catch your breath after laughing. "Retired at 35" re-introduces the original concept of sitcom shows such as "All in the Family". Younger crowds will just need to trust, lay back and enjoy a NEW concept in TV today. May this fantastic show be the end to "Reality Shows." Long Live the new sitcom.Very well done Ladies & Gentleman.Abe Rogland