This show was written, cast, and directed on the same level as classics like the Cosby Show, Cheers, Seinfeld, and Fraiser. It is nothing short of superb in its sets, pace, tone, and themes. It was one of the pioneer "dramedies" and handled the format beautifully. Typically, the first half was a humorous set-up and the last half resolved the set-up in (usually) a serious way. Shows are either character driven or social theme driven. Each character was showcased at least once (I think), lending to their beautifully drawn, three-dimensionality. Other shows are about drugs, homelessness (a very different take on the "problem"), social status, New Orleans culture, race, religion, food, VooDoo--you name it, they covered it. I desperately wish the Reids (or whomever can do it) would release the series on DVD. It deserves it, if only so a few more people can see it, and those few of us who got to see it before can relive its glory!
Review of Frank's Place
