The Single Guy was a Syndication network sitcom created by Brad Hall, starring Jonathan Silverman in the title role.
The show aired from September 21, 1995 to April 16, 1997, lasting for two seasons & 44 episodes.
Synopsis[]
The show centered on Johnny Elliot, a struggling New York writer who is trying to find success and dates.
Cast[]
- Jonathan Silverman as Johnny Elliot
- Joey Slotnick as Sam Sloane
- Ming-Na Wen as Trudy Sloane
- Mark Moses as Matt Parker (1995-1996)
- Jessica Hecht as Janeane Percy-Parker (1995-1996)
- Ernest Borgnine as Manny
- Olivia d'Abo as Marie (1996-1997)
- Shawn Michael Howard as Russell (1996-1997)
Production[]
While "The Single Guy" was favored enough by NBC to earn a timeslot in its coveted "Must-See-TV" Thursday night line-up, it ultimately failed to generate enthusiasm with critics and viewers.
It was largely written-off as one in a long line of "singles in the city" sitcoms that emerged in the mid-1990s, following the success of "Seinfeld".
Cancellation[]
Perhaps aware of its impending cancellation, "The Single Guy" ended its second and final season with Jonathan Eliot married in Las Vegas, thus ending his single status.
Ultimately, it was one of the highest rated shows to ever get canceled, consistently attaining 4th or 5th place in the Nielsen ratings.
Most attribute this to the fact that it was hammocked in the coveted 8:30pm EST slot, between "Friends" and "Seinfeld."
According to Entertainment Weekly, when the show was moved to a different time slot, its position in the ratings went into the low 60s.