theoriginalskinnyrinny The back-story: I was one of many who though the insurance commercials were clever enough. I mean, anybody can put out a series of shots promising reassuring protection and peace of mind after a fender bender, so why not feature a televised debate when on of the panelist pointedly quips that he's "not 100% in love with your tone." Did I mention that this was speaking of a modern day Caveman? Shortly thereafter, I got a call from a Focus Group moderator asking if I'd like to come in and watch a couple of episodes of a new sitcom. As you can imagine, the sitcom turned out to be the first two episodes of Cavemen. I had heard rumors prior to the viewing that the initial pilot had the guys in some country club down south, so I was pleasantly surprised with the retooled version of Joel, Nick and Andy in San Diego. Being a focus group, we were presented with a "raw" version that still needed some fine tuning, but the core stories stayed the same. Shortly thereafter, the series debuted.The real issue is that people were predisposed to already dislike the show. I was reminded of the simpler days of pro wrestling that featured little vignettes of someone coming to the company. Depending on whether he was a "good guy" (face) or "bad guy" (heel), you were ready to cheer or boo him before he made is first live appearance. At least...that's what they wanted you to do. Prior to the mid-late 90's of the WWF's Attitude Era, they heavily promoted a young man named Rocky Mavia as a Blue Chipper. You were suppose to just love this guy with his goofy ring attire and pineapple haircut and the exact opposite occurred. They shifted the hatred (a common chant was Die Rocky Die!) and he soon became one of the biggest superstars in the industry (as The Rock) and later movies (as Dwayne Johnson). I could see the same thing happening here. People wanted this show to fail.The sad part is that I truly loved the dialog and the actors played well off each other. Nick was my personal favorite and his gimmick of the perpetually lazy, lofty, acerbic, witty, jocular cavemen with a chip on his shoulder never got old. Nick's 'better than you' attitude wall well rounded against Joel's pragmatic side and his brother Andy's wide eyed eagerness. The gang all lived together (off and on) in a world of Halo 3, yogurt bars, squash courts and Nintendo Wii. I could buy this odd universe because it seemed somehow more realistic than some hot chick with a fat husband or a family with a constantly bitchy wife and her Frankenstein sounding brother in law. Yet, the general population didn't buy the show and it was gone after six episodes. I've been lucky enough to find a few more via Youtube and hope to get to see the other 3 via download.One of the questions the focus group moderator asked was if these were guys that were like ones I actually knew. "I wish." was my answer.

poisonxpenguin I think the reason everyone's been hating on Cavemen is because they've been preempted to think so. The media completely bashed the idea before even seeing the first episode. People went into the show with the mentality that it was going to suck, and it stuck with them. If people would just forget the negative hype, forget the fact that it was based off commercials, and forget trying to analyze it for a "deeper racial meaning", then Cavemen could be more appreciated.Personally, this is the best show I've seen in a long time. Dialogue is full of the same dry, sarcastic humor the commercials captured, plus a lot of modern references such as Halo 3 and Zac Efron. The plot is fast-paced and doesn't dwell on unimportant, boring details. The characters are diverse and lovable; from sensitive, child-like Andy to cynical, lazy and opinionated Nick. Unlike every other cheesy, uninteresting sitcom, there's no laugh track and the lighting is that of a normal TV show. Also, the fact that the guys are upscale, sweater-vest yuppies makes it even more hilarious. What's not to love?I really hope the rumors of cancellation are false; I'll be sincerely upset if they aren't. Charlie Brown can't possibly be a better replacement for such a brilliant show.

Adam Lyerly I was a big fan of the commercials when they aired on TV and was pretty shocked that they decided to make a show based upon them. I mean, there have been many commercials that were funnier than those, but they never made a TV show based on any of them, such as a Geico Gecko TV show! I usually don't watch too much TV in the evenings besides sports. It is not that I don't enjoy all of the shows that are on, but they are all the same, and I cannot possibly keep up with all of them. But I was actually intrigued when they advertised that Cavemen was going to be a part of the Tuesday lineup.I will be the first to say that it is not laugh out loud hysterical humor that was prevalent in say Friends, Seinfeld, or King of the Hill. But that is why I think I enjoy it so much. It is different. There is no laugh track. The lighting is that of a drama show. And the plot is so out there that it actually really works well. I mean, just the idea of 3 cavemen living together in the modern world is just hilarious. The three characters are all different and they mesh so well.If you are a fan of things that are different and not of the norm, then give this show a try. I bet you will become a fan.

sarah-556 Love Nick - you're so funny! Such a great concept and one of the few shows where I can't stop giggling. You guys could really take this a long way. Integrate into other dramas etc - like take a guest appearance on Nip & Tuck, for example or House. That would be very funny to watch, as long as you stay in character.You should do a politic episode - you could include some conservative evangelical nut caveman! I was saddened to hear some of the critics panning the show. It is one of the most innovative ideas that Hollywood has had in a while.Keep up the great work guys. Thank you.Loved Nick's 'THE VIEW' interview.