Me and My Grandma is a comedy series created by Eva Gutowski and Annie Stamell that premiered on March 22, 2017 on YouTube Red and Flying Bark Productions. The series stars Gutowski and Rhea Perlman and is executive produced by Stamell, Gutowski, Adam Wescott, Scott Fisher, and Jill Condon.

Me and My Grandma
Title screen from the first episode
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
ComposerAl Sgro
Country of originUnited States, Australia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Eva Gutowski
  • Adam Wescott
  • Scott Fisher
  • Jill Condon
  • Annie Stamell
ProducerSam Childs
CinematographyHarold Skinner
EditorJeremy Pevar
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companiesSelectNext, Flying Bark Productions
Original release
NetworkYouTube Red, ABC
ReleaseMarch 22, 2017 (2017-03-22)

Premise

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College graduate Janey and her grandmother move to Hollywood together and attempt to forge acting careers.

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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  • Lamont Thompson as Desmond
  • Tara Moncure as Samantha
  • David Gautreaux as George
  • Sheila Carrasco as Agent

Guest

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Palm Tree Montage"Luke MathenyAnnie StamellMarch 22, 2017 (2017-03-22)
2"Elderboo"Luke MathenyCynthia Adarkwa & Liz RiveraMarch 22, 2017 (2017-03-22)
3"The Stupid and Boring Store"Luke MathenyAnnie StamellMarch 22, 2017 (2017-03-22)
4"Eggplant Emoji Dance"Luke MathenyGrant Levy & Dominik RothbardMarch 22, 2017 (2017-03-22)
5"Barfelona"Luke MathenyAnnie Stamell & April K. QuiohMarch 22, 2017 (2017-03-22)
6"Go Frappe Yourself"Luke MathenyGrant Levy & Dominik RothbardMarch 22, 2017 (2017-03-22)

Production

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Development

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On August 5, 2016, it was announced that YouTube had given the production a series order for a first season set to premiere in 2017 on YouTube Red. The series was created by Annie Stamell and YouTube celebrity Eva Gutowski both of whom were expected to executive produce alongside Jill Condon, Adam Wescott, and Scott Fisher with Condon also serving as the series' showrunner.[1]

Casting

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Alongside the initial series announcement, it was confirmed that the series would star Eva Gutowski.[1] On November 1, 2016, it was announced that Rhea Perlman had been cast in the role of the titular Grandma.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Spangler, Todd (August 5, 2016). "MyLifeAsEva's Eva Gutowski to Star in YouTube Red Original Comedy Series". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  2. ^ O'Connell, Michael (November 1, 2016). "Rhea Perlman to Star in YouTube Red's 'Me and My Grandma' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
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