Getting By
Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.
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Plot Summary
The series follows Marcus Graham and Andrea Solomon, two teenagers from different backgrounds who become close friends. Marcus is trying to escape the cycle of poverty and crime in his neighborhood, while Andrea navigates the challenges of being a white girl adopted by a Black family. The show explores their struggles with family, school, relationships, and societal expectations.
Critical Reception
Getting By was a short-lived sitcom that aimed to tackle relevant social issues faced by urban youth. While it received a moderate audience, critical reception was generally mixed, with some praising its attempts at social commentary and others finding its execution to be somewhat simplistic or preachy.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exploration of interracial adoption and teenage challenges.
- Criticized by some for its sometimes heavy-handed approach to social issues.
- Seen as a well-intentioned but ultimately unremarkable sitcom.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Getting By' is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this older series.
Fun Fact
The show was filmed in front of a live studio audience.
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