It's Your Move
Matt Burton may have met his match when his widowed mother begins dating their new neighbor Norman who's wise to Matt's schemes and attempts to foil every one of them hoping to set his would be stepson on the straight and narrow. IT'S YOUR MOVE is an American sitcom starring Jason Bateman, Tricia Cast, Caren Kaye, Ernie Sabella, David Garrison, and Garrett Morris. The show originally aired on NBC from 1984 to 1985.
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Plot Summary
The series follows 15-year-old Matthew 'Matt' Burton, who lives with his divorced mother and grandmother, dealing with the typical teenage struggles of school, friends, and dating. Matt often finds himself in humorous predicaments due to his schemes and attempts to navigate adolescence.
Critical Reception
It's Your Move was a short-lived sitcom that aired on NBC. It garnered mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found its humor predictable and its storylines uninspired. The show struggled to find a significant audience and was canceled after one season.
What Reviewers Say
- Premise felt derivative of other teen-focused sitcoms of the era.
- Humor was often considered weak and reliant on tired tropes.
- Character development was minimal, leading to a lack of audience connection.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'It's Your Move' is not readily available, but its short run suggests it did not resonate strongly with viewers.
Fun Fact
The show was an attempt by NBC to capitalize on the popularity of teen-oriented sitcoms, but ultimately failed to capture the same audience as its predecessors or contemporaries.
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