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'Party Down,' A New Original Comedy on Starz
What It's About: 'Party Down' follows a group of misfit cater waiters in L.A. who are dying to move on to bigger and better things in Hollywood. Each episode takes place at a different event they've been hired to work -- from company retreats and gay weddings to a Sweet 16 birthday and a porn awards after-party.
Who's In It: Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr and Ryan Hansen make up the Party Down Catering team. Guest stars include J.K. Simmons, Rob Corddry, Breckin Meyer, Steven Weber, Ed Begley, Jr, and creator Rob Thomas' old 'Veronica Mars' pals Enrico Colantoni and Kristen Bell. Behind the scenes bonus: 'Wonder Years' alum-turned-director Fred Savage helmed half of the first season's 10 episodes.
What It's About: 'Party Down' follows a group of misfit cater waiters in L.A. who are dying to move on to bigger and better things in Hollywood. Each episode takes place at a different event they've been hired to work -- from company retreats and gay weddings to a Sweet 16 birthday and a porn awards after-party.
Who's In It: Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr and Ryan Hansen make up the Party Down Catering team. Guest stars include J.K. Simmons, Rob Corddry, Breckin Meyer, Steven Weber, Ed Begley, Jr, and creator Rob Thomas' old 'Veronica Mars' pals Enrico Colantoni and Kristen Bell. Behind the scenes bonus: 'Wonder Years' alum-turned-director Fred Savage helmed half of the first season's 10 episodes.
Where You've Seen Them: Scott played Will Ferrell's d-bag brother in 'Step Brothers' and also starred in HBO's 'Tell Me You Love Me'; Caplan starred in 'The Class' and recently played Jason Stackhouse's V-addicted girlfriend on 'True Blood'; Marino acted in and co-wrote 'Role Models' with David Wain and 'Party Down' executive producer Paul Rudd; and Lynch is a staple in Christopher Guest films like 'A Mighty Wind' and 'Best in Show.'
Our Take: Although they've played around with original programming before, Starz seems to have found their niche with 'Party Down.' It's smart and funny, but it also has what shows like 'Crash' and 'Head Case' lack: likeable characters.
When You Can See It: 'Party Down' premieres Fri., March 20 at 10:30 PM on Starz
Party Down' Cast Photos
Co-stars Matt Bush, Martin Starr and Bill Hader (L-R) pose at the premiere of "Adventureland" at the Mann Chinese 6 Theater in Hollywood, California March 16, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Redmond (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT)
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The cast of "Adventureland" Matt Bush, Martin Starr, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart and Kristen Wiig (L-R) pose together at the movie's premiere at the Mann Chinese 6 Theater in Hollywood, California March 16, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Redmond (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT)
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Actor Martin Starr (L) and writer/director Greg Mottola arrive at the premiere of "Adventureland" at the Mann Chinese 6 Theater in Hollywood, California March 16, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Redmond (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT)
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From left, cast members Matt Bush, Martin Starr, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart, and Kristen Wiig pose together at the premiere of "Adventureland" in Los Angeles on Monday, March 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Actors Bill Hader (L) and Adam Scott talk at the afterparty for the premiere of Miramax Films' "Adventureland" at Teddy's on March 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Actors Bill Hader (L) and Martin Starr pose at the premiere of Miramax Films' "Adventureland" at the Chinese 6 Theaters on March 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Actors Bill Hader (L) and Martin Starr pose at the premiere of Miramax Films' "Adventureland" at the Chinese 6 Theaters on March 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 16: (L-R) Actors Matt Bush, Martin Starr, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart and actress Kristen Wiig arrive on the red carpet of "Adventureland" held at the Mann Chinese 6 Theater on March 16, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 16: Actor Martin Starr arrives on the red carpet of "Adventureland" held at the Mann Chinese 6 Theater on March 16, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 16: Actor Martin Starr arrives on the red carpet of "Adventureland" held at the Mann Chinese 6 Theater on March 16, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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