On June 29, 2017, I had the pleasure of seeing Barry Rothbart perform stand-up at Punchline SF. If you haven't seen his act, I highly recommend it. He'll be hitting the road this summer, so stay tuned for announcements on his Twitter page and Facebook page. The funny thing is that both Rothbart and his…
Continue reading ➞ Highlights from ‘Cocktails & Conversation’ with ‘Downward Dog’s’ Barry Rothbart
Every once in a while a show comes along that touches people's hearts. 'Downward Dog' is one of those magical shows. We meet a cast of colorful characters that we can relate to. They draw us in and make us feel like we're not alone in this chaotic world. Everyone has issues, insecurities, fears, uncertainties,…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Downward Dog’ S1 finale review: All you need is love
The series premiere of 'Downward Dog' tugs on your heartstrings and delivers a beautiful message. Life hurdles frustrating obstacles at you and tries bringing you down. Just when you feel like a failure and think all hope is lost, you fix your gaze upon a pair of eyes that see the real you. Martin may give Nan…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Downward Dog’ series premiere review: The dog days have begun
As you may already know from my advance review, in the series premiere of 'Downward Dog' (available online HERE), we see what happens when Martin experiences severe separation anxiety while Nan is busy dealing with her superficial boss and sorting out her feelings for Jason. In the follow-up episode, "Boundaries," Martin and Nan try taking more…
Continue reading ➞ ’Downward Dog’ S1 Ep 2 preview: Martin and Nan test their ‘Boundaries’
Advance Review 'Downward Dog,' ABC's quirky new comedy, delivers a heartwarming humanization of man's best friend. Show-runners Kat Likkel and John Hoberg ('Galavant') and creators Samm Hodges and Michael Killen have crafted a unique series that offers a fun, refreshing and surprisingly existential take on the confessional-style narrative (i.e. 'The Office' and 'Modern Family'). What sets this show apart from…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Downward Dog’ advanced review: A heartwarming humanization of man’s best friend
