studioAT Kelsey Grammar and Patricia Heaton, two sitcom legends teamed up in this sadly short-lived sitcom set in a newsroom.I enjoyed this show, I thought it had real potential. Not to mention an all-star writing team, many of whom had written for Grammar previously on 'Frasier'. And look at the supporting cast they assembled - Fred Willard, Ty Burrell, Josh Gad - this show deserved to stay on the air far longer than it did.I think it was the writers strike of 07/08 that really affected this show, and also the breaks between episodes. I wasn't keen on the recasting of Gracie midway through or the loss of Ayda Field either.This was a well written sitcom, one that wasn't afraid to be smart and warm at the same time. It was a shame it didn't last longer.

jDriftyx82 There's not a lot to say about Back to You. It's a rather generic sitcom starring Kelsey Grammar (Cheers, Frasier) and Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond).One of the great aspects of Back to You, is its hilarity. This generic, predictable, clichéd sitcom, is saved by hilarity.The show is about Chuck Darling (Grammar) a star news anchor, who, after playing the field at other stations, comes back to his home town. Only to find out that his co-anchor Kelly (Heaton) has a child. He also learns that the child is his.Now, I was only exposed to the first 9 episodes, so I'm not sure. But Chuck never tells his daughter he's her dad. But that's because it was canceled too soon.If the show went on longer, I think it would've gotten better. Like NewsRadio.

rherrick-1 slow start but the scenes between the two stars are just great. wonderful chemistry from two great comedians. Patricia is particularly wonderful. I did not see her in ELR and sorry I missed that. What a wonderful screen presence. She is funny.Ty Burrell does a scene where he is shot with a stun gun and it is perfect. He deserves an award just for this scene.Look forward to more episodes. by the way, the girl who plays the daughter is a real find. back to the slow start. I was not initially that impressed but watching the two stars develop their relationship I am convinced this is a winner. great physical comedy

karma_neel The show isn't exactly doing the kind of justice to the script as it was supposed to. Its like watching another misinterpreted episode of 'married to the kellys'. The show is just pulling in audience because of the magnum star status of 'Kelsey Grammar and Patricia Heaton'. The casting of Josh Gad as the news director is as obtuse a casting can get. He simply isn't portraying the character to the full skin. Till now , i am not able to understand whether he is meant to be a loser or is he just one of the over burdened news directors. Ideally ,according to me the role was well scripted for Dave Foley , but am surprised how come the producers didn't approach him to return to his post of News Director that he depicted so convivially on 'NewsRadio'. In short Josh Gad is simply a misfit in the show. Producers , if you'll are listening to me , call Dave Foley. Kelsey Grammar is depraved of what he does best 'Rapping the dictionary'. The script writers have simply not stressed enough on language used by Kelsey in 'Frasier'. Patricia has always been a solo comedian. If you have observed carefully about her previous performance in the show ' Everybody loves Raymond', her comic capers came from her dialogs and expressions alone and not from the on screen chemistry she shared with Ray. Thats the main reason the producers should have stressed more on the office rivalry between her and Kelsey rather than the romance they are forced to do . I have always been a fan of Fred , but unfortunately in this show his comic capers are very dull. You are always forced to ask yourself ,'Oh ! was that supposed to be funny ?'; one laughs because he hears the laughter track getting activated in the background. Imagine you having a very profile luncheon with the some of the most respected people in town , and suddenly out of nowhere you hear a disturbing 'Fart!' and you ask yourself "What the hell was that ?"..this is exactly what role "Ty Burrell" is portraying in the show. His character is too fastidious to bring in any ratings for the show.Again, a casting error. Andy dick or even 'Alfonso' from 'The fresh Prince of Bel Air ' fame could have depicted it well. Apart from highly tanned skin show 'Ayda Field' doesn't have anything much to offer to the show. But , the show shares some good ideas which could have well been directed. The theme is good and shows a good run if well nurtured (unfortunately it isn't). If the show keeps up with the above flaws , i really doubt the show might even see the dawn of light of the second season.