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Sons of Tucson
Sons of Tucson is a family comedy about three brothers who hire a charming, wayward schemer to stand in as their father when their real one goes to prison. What begins as a business relationship evolves into something more complex and compelling: a family unlike any we've ever seen. The three brothers find their dad-for-hire, Ron Snuffkin (Tyler Labine), at the local sporting good store. Ron will be forced to draw on a wide array of skills and a vast bag of tricks as he steps into the patriarch role to take care of the boys of the Gunderson family. Robby Gunderson, 8, is a loose cannon who doesn't respond well to authority; Gary Gunderson, 11, is a bright and street-savvy leader who is every bit the con man his father is; and Brandon Gunderson, 13, is a gentle free spirit who simply goes along for the ride. Maggie Morales (Natalie Martinez), Robby's second-grade teacher and the object of Ron's affection, might just be the only stable figure in the lives of this quirky quartet. While Sons of Tucson is grounded in the day-to-day challenges of a single-parent home, nothing in the Gunderson household is quite what it seems. An ongoing chess match between Ron and the boys will keep both parties on their toes, as neither side can afford to give up too much power or independence.
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Plot Summary
Robbie, a struggling musician, accepts a wealthy businesswoman's offer to pose as the father of her three sons, whom she has placed in a boarding school. In exchange, he receives financial support to pursue his music career. However, Robbie quickly realizes that caring for the mischievous youngsters is far more demanding than he anticipated.
Critical Reception
Sons of Tucson was a short-lived comedy series that garnered a mixed reception. While some critics praised its premise and the performances of its cast, particularly Tyler Labine, many found the humor to be inconsistent and the storylines uninspired. The show struggled to find a consistent audience and was ultimately canceled after one season.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its likable lead performance.
Criticized for predictable humor and weak writing.
Seen as having a decent premise that was not fully realized.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Sons of Tucson' on Google is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The show was originally intended to be a mid-season replacement for another struggling Fox comedy, 'Brothers'.
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