IMDb.com:
"Jason Bateman plays a gay Greenwich Village writer. His sexual orientation isn't suspected initially by the fellow who has responded to his newspaper ad for a new roommate. Though the road is bumpy for them at first, they strive to reach a common understanding."
Based on the movie Kiss Me, Guido
.
Previously titled Macho Man and Me and Frankie Z before its premiere.
CBS canceled the show after airing only five of the seven produced episodes.
Stars: ★ Jason Bateman
,
★ Danny Nucci
,
★ Michael DeLuise
★ Alec Mapa
📷 Nudie Shots of Jason & Danny
(in other shows--no frontals)
Note that the producers have permitted the series to remain on YouTube since 2014.
(Note also that most of the YouTube episode titles are ordered differently than at
IMDb, but better suit the ongoing storyline.)
Episode 1: Pilot
"When Warren is dumped by his boyfriend, macho Frankie answers his ad for a roommate, assuming that 'GWM' ('Gay White Male') stands for 'Guy With Money'."
Episode 2 (IMDb 7): The Marriage Counselor
"When Warren and Vern form a friendship with Frankie's mother, she confides that things have become routine in the bedroom, so Vern convinces Warren to teach her 'The Boomerang,' a sex technique that he learned about from Meryl. Meanwhile, Frankie becomes convinced that his mother is using Warren to check up on him."
Episode 3 (IMDb 6): Scenes from an Italian Party
"Warren orchestrates an elaborate party for Frankie's parents' 25th anniversary, and he takes the blame when things go awry. Meanwhile, Vern is forced to attend to a brash lounge singer and Meryl is so busy pining away for Frankie that she doesn't realize Pino is interested in her."
Episode 4: A Brief Encounter
"Vern suspects Frankie of being gay; Frankie suspects Warren of stealing his underwear."
Episode 5 (IMDb 3): Blah, Blah, Blah
"Frankie is initially jealous when Warren becomes friends with his girlfriend, but then he realizes their friendship could be advantageous."
Episode 6 (IMDb 2): Fight Night
"Warren reluctantly pretends to be straight when Frankie's macho friends come over to watch a fight on TV."
Episode 7 (IMDb 5): Shaggy Dog Story
"When Warren and Frankie take in a stray dog, people assume they're a gay couple. Meanwhile, Pino has a severe allergic reaction to the dog that interferes with his date with Meryl."
Unaired Pilot
With many of the same plot points as in Episode 1, but some of the actors differ from those in the series.
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