1600 Penn

American television sitcom (2012–2013) an American situation comedy other uses 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (disambiguation)1600 Pennsylvania Avenue February 2024 February 2013 1600 Penn (20th Century Fox Television) logo.svg Sitcom Josh Gad Jon Lovett Jason Winer Josh Gad Jenna Elfman Martha MacIsaac André Holland Amara Miller Benjamin Stockham Bill Pullman Erica Weis Brandon Williams United States English 1 13 Josh Gad Jon Lovett Jason Winer Mike Royce Single-camera 22 minutes Angry Child Productions Snowpants Productions (episodes 2–13) Small Dog Picture Company 20th Century Fox Television NBC 2012 12 17 2013 3 28 1600 Penn is an American television sitcom about a dysfunctional family living in the White House. The series stars Jenna Elfman, Bill Pullman, and Josh Gad. Gad, along with Jason Winer and Jon Lovett jointly created the central characters (the Gilchrist family). NBC placed a series order in May 2012.https://deadline.com/2012/05/save-me-picked-up-to-series-as-nbc-starts-new-series-pickup-267793/ 2ND UPDATE: '1600 Penn', 'Animal Practice', 'New Normal', 'Revolution' & 'Save Me' Picked Up To Series At NBC May 7, 2012 Andreeva Nellie Deadline Hollywood May 8, 2012 The series aired as a mid-season replacement from December 17, 2012, to March 28, 2013.http://tvline.com/2012/11/09/the-voice-season-3-finale-date-nbc/ The Voice Sets Season 3 Finale Date, Paired With 1600 Penn Sneak Peek in December November 9, 2012 Slezak Michael TV Line November 10, 2012 January 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130128113101/http://tvline.com/2012/11/09/the-voice-season-3-finale-date-nbc/ dead The series has mixed reviews. On May 9, 2013, NBC canceled the series after one season.https://www.variety.com/2013/tv/news/nbc-renews-parks-and-recreation-cancels-1600-penn-1200478692 NBC Renews 'Parks and Recreation', Cancels '1600 Penn', 'Whitney' Littleton Cynthia Variety May 9, 2013 May 9, 2013http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/09/1600-penn-canceled-by-nbc-after-one-season/181799 https://web.archive.org/web/20130606185748/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/09/1600-penn-canceled-by-nbc-after-one-season/181799/ dead June 6, 2013 '1600 Penn' Canceled by NBC After One Season Kondolojy Amanda TV by the Numbers May 9, 2013 May 9, 2013 Characters Standrich "Skip" Gilchrist Jr. (Josh Gad) is the eldest son of the President of the United States. Emily Nash-Gilchrist (Jenna Elfman) is the President's second wife and former campaign manager. Becca Gilchrist (Martha MacIsaac) is the President's eldest daughter. Marshall Malloy (André Holland) is the White House Press Secretary. Marigold Gilchrist (Amara Miller) is the President's younger daughter. Xander Gilchrist (Benjamin Stockham) is the President's younger son. Standrich Dale Gilchrist (Bill Pullman) is the President. A widower, he is a former United States Marine, Congressman, and Governor of Nevada.https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/01/08/baltimore-native-jason-winer-talks-about-1600-penn-on-eve-of-white-house-visit/ Baltimore native Jason Winer talks about '1600 Penn' on eve of White House visit Baltimore Sun January 8, 2013 January 19, 2013 Zurawik, Davidhttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/10/1600-penn-bill-pullman-interview_n_2449537.html '1600 Penn': Bill Pullman On Returning To Comedy, Politics And Tips For Being Presidential Huffington Post January 10, 2013 January 30, 2013 Prudom, Laura Recurring character D.B. (Robbie Amell) is the presumed father to Becca's baby. Production thumb|A promotional image for 1600 Penn Development 1600 Penn was given a series order on May 7, 2012. The series aired on NBC from December 17, 2012, to March 28, 2013. On May 9, 2013, 1600 Penn was canceled after one season. Casting Brittany Snow had originally been cast as the eldest daughter Becca, but was replaced by MacIsaac.https://deadline.com/2012/04/nbc-pilot-1600-penn-recasts-a-role-252817/ NBC Pilot '1600 Penn' Recasts A Role Andreeva Nellie April 4, 2012 Deadline Hollywood August 5, 2012 This was the second time Bill Pullman has played an American president, the first having been in the film Independence Day.prudom20130110 Reception 1600 Penn received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the series a rating of 43%, based on 35 reviews, with the site's critical consensus reading, "Broad but likeable, 1600 Penn unfortunately doles out its jokes unevenly and lacks the cutting wit necessary to meet its satirical aims."https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/1600-penn/s01/ 1600 Penn Rotten Tomatoes On Metacritic, the series has a score of 55 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".https://www.metacritic.com/tv/1600-penn/critic-reviews 1600 Penn Season 1 reviews Metacritic January 19, 2013 David Hinkley of the New York Daily News gave the series 1 out of 5 stars and said "[it] was clearly designed to be good silly fun. It nails one out of three. It's silly." He called the First Family "annoying... sitcom stereotypes" and said that it "mines none of the more subtle and satisfying possibilities of poking fun at a staid institution. It's more like a drug-fueled Saturday Night Live sketch that won't end. Fortunately, 1600 Penn probably will."http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/tv-review-1600-penn-article-1.1236628#ixzz2Hiwr25Gs TV review: '1600 Penn' Hinkley David January 10, 2013 NYDailyNews.com January 12, 2013 Tim Surette of TV.com said that the show was "what happens when network executives think a screeching buffoon equals laughs" and that the jokes elicit responses of "mostly tumbleweeds and cricket chirps".http://www.tv.com/news/1600-penn-review-a-big-fail-to-the-chief-30374 1600 Penn Review: A Big Fail to the Chief Surette Tim January 10, 2013 TV.com January 12, 2013 January 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130113044157/http://www.tv.com/news/1600-penn-review-a-big-fail-to-the-chief-30374/ dead Paste'''s Ross Bonaime also criticized the characters and said, "please, oh please, make the show actually funny... maybe it should just be put out of its misery."https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2013/01/1600-penn-review-the-skiplantic-ocean-episode-102.html 1600 Penn Review: 'The Skiplantic Ocean' (Episode 1.02) Bonaime Ross January 11, 2013 Paste January 12, 2013 Vicki Hyman of The Star-Ledger graded the show a "D" and said, "you'd be forgiven for thinking [it] was a relic of the 1980s or 1990s", adding that the show was looking for "viewers who have lax requirements about actual humor in their comedies."http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2013/01/1600_penn_josh_gad.html '1600 Penn' review: Grounds for impeachment Hyman Vicki January 10, 2013 NJ.com January 12, 2013 Paul Meekin of Star Pulse noted that the show was unable to escape the footprint of The West Wing and wondered if it was "a years-late West Wing parody, a humorous and fresh take on presidential politics, or somewhere in between?" answering, "it's neither. It's actually quite godawful."http://www.starpulse.com/news/Paul_Meekin/2013/01/11/1600_penn_cant_escape_west_wings_foot_ '1600 Penn' Can't Escape 'West Wing's' Foot Print Meekin Paul January 11, 2013 StarPulse.com January 12, 2013 January 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115053054/http://www.starpulse.com/news/Paul_Meekin/2013/01/11/1600_penn_cant_escape_west_wings_foot_ dead One less critical review came from Hank Stuever of The Washington Post, who called it "formulaic" but said, "give a few points to 1600 Penn for trying." He also noted that "there's no danger of a partisan storyline or any resemblance to the current administration."https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/in-1600-penn-a-flailing-first-family/2013/01/09/7424dbd2-563d-11e2-bf3e-76c0a789346f_story.html In '1600 Penn,' a flailing first family Stuever Hank January 9, 2013 The Washington Post January 12, 2013 Maureen Ryan of The Huffington Post called Josh Gad "by far the best thing about this show" and hoped that if the show were cancelled, he find a better vehicle for his talents.https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maureen-ryan/banshee-review-1600-penn-review_b_2456761.html 'Banshee' Review And '1600 Penn' Review: Presidential Shenanigans And Sexy Action Ryan Maureen January 11, 2013 The Huffington Post January 12, 2013 Episodes #0055B1 US 1 Pilot: Putting Out Fires Jason Winer Josh Gad & Jon Lovett & Jason Winer Jon Lovett 2012 12 17 1AVZ79https://www.foxfast.com/FoxFast/aspxfiles/TitleDetailsHome.aspx?TitleId=803F912C-8EE8-410A-AEC4-887F2ABA0CC2# View, Screen, Download FoxFast.com January 19, 2013February 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes 6.88http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/18/monday-final-ratings-the-voice-adjusted-up-1600-penn-adjusted-down-no-adjustments-for-gossip-girl-finale/162192/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121221012632/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/18/monday-final-ratings-the-voice-adjusted-up-1600-penn-adjusted-down-no-adjustments-for-gossip-girl-finale/162192/ dead December 21, 2012 Monday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' Adjusted Up; '1600 Penn' Adjusted Down + No Adjustments for 'Gossip Girl' Finale Kondolojy Amanda December 18, 2012 December 18, 2012 After a fire, Skip Gilchrist (Josh Gad) returns from college to live with his parents and the rest of his family (Jenna Elfman, Andre Holland, Amara Miller, Benjamin Stockham, and Bill Pullman) in the White House. Rebecca "Becca" Gilchrist (Martha MacIsaac), the President's oldest child, frantically checking the results of an at-home pregnancy test, discovers that it is positive, and that she is now pregnant. Around the same time, Skip's and Becca's father, the President, is working on a trade agreement. 0055B1 2 The Skiplantic Ocean Jason Winer Mike Royce 2013 1 10 1AVZ01 3.86Daily Preliminary Broadcast Cable Finals Broadcast Finals http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/11/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-30-rock-no-adjustment-for-scandal/164977 https://web.archive.org/web/20130114213951/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/11/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-30-rock-no-adjustment-for-scandal/164977/ dead January 14, 2013 Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', '30 Rock' & 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'Scandal' – Ratings Zap2it January 11, 2013 January 19, 2013 Word gets out that Becca is pregnant after a conversation between Emily and Becca goes viral. Skip convinces Becca to just relax and not be so stressed, but when Skip accidentally leaks the details of the one night stand, it causes Becca to become even more stressed. Dale realizes he cannot punish Becca for the accident and begins to support her in every way possible. 0055B1 3 So You Don't Want to Dance Jason Winer Joe Port & Joe Wiseman 2013 1 17 1AVZ02 3.04http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/18/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up-rock-center-adjusted-down-no-adjustment-for-american-idol/165782 https://web.archive.org/web/20130121074413/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/18/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up-rock-center-adjusted-down-no-adjustment-for-american-idol/165782/ dead January 21, 2013 Thursday Final Ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down, No Adjustment for 'American Idol' Zap2it January 18, 2013 February 22, 2013 Hoping to gain votes for new educational reforms, President Gilchrist hosts a ball for an ill-tempered senator and his wife. Elsewhere, Skip wants to invite an attractive mail-room clerk to the gala; and Becca reveals a hidden past.https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/1600-penn/episodes-season-1/375388 https://web.archive.org/web/20130104173219/http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/1600-penn/episodes-season-1/375388 dead January 4, 2013 1600 Penn Episodes - 1600 Penn Full Episode Guides from Season 1 on NBC TVGuide.com February 22, 2013 0055B1 4 Meet the Parent Jason Winer Peter A. Knight 2013 1 24 1AVZ04 3.28http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/25/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-glee-adjusted-down/166691 https://web.archive.org/web/20130127123551/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/25/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-glee-adjusted-down/166691/ dead January 27, 2013 Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Glee' Adjusted Down Bibel Sara TV by the Numbers January 25, 2013 January 25, 2013 President Gilchrist uses his influence to locate an important person. Meanwhile, Emily finds herself in hot water after she throws protocol to the wind during a visit from the Austrian chancellor and his wife; and Skip finds his true calling. 0055B1 5 Frosting Nixon Jennifer Getzinger Sanjay Shah 2013 2 7 1AVZ03https://www.foxfast.com/FoxFast/aspxfiles/TitleDetailsHome.aspx?TitleId=358C51EB-85A3-4648-A53C-4E214B9A7B58&Type=SN&TtlSrchMode=&TtlSrchTxt= https://archive.today/20130216021803/https://www.foxfast.com/FoxFast/aspxfiles/TitleDetailsHome.aspx?TitleId=358C51EB-85A3-4648-A53C-4E214B9A7B58&Type=SN&TtlSrchMode=&TtlSrchTxt= dead February 16, 2013 1600 PENN – 01 – Frosting / Nixon FoxFast.com January 26, 2013 2.60Bibel Sara Thursday Final Ratings: 'Community' & 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'Person of Interest' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/08/thursday-final-ratings-community-person-of-interest-elementary-adjusted-down/168755/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130209190236/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/08/thursday-final-ratings-community-person-of-interest-elementary-adjusted-down/168755/ dead February 9, 2013 TV by the Numbers Zap2it February 9, 2013 February 8, 2013 Skip attempts to placate a group of protesters who are upset about his dad's transportation policies, but his efforts only make things worse. Elsewhere, Emily helps Xander with his campaign for student-body president; and Becca struggles to come to grips with her future. 0055B1 6 Skip the Tour Jason Winer Laura Gutin Peterson 2013 2 21 1AVZ06 2.34Bibel Sara Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Parks and Recreation', 'Grey's Anatomy' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Up; 'Beauty and the Beast' Adjusted Down http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/22/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-parks-and-recreation-greys-anatomy-beauty-and-the-beast-adjusted-down/170467/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130225131308/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/22/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-parks-and-recreation-greys-anatomy-beauty-and-the-beast-adjusted-down/170467/ dead February 25, 2013 TV by the Numbers February 22, 2013 March 1, 2013 Skip thinks the White House tour is too boring and is not showing the White House as the wonderful place he thinks it is, so he hijacks a tour group and starts his own. 0055B1 7 To the Ranch Ken Whittingham Bridget Bedard 2013 2 28 1AVZ05 2.20Kondolojy Amanda Thursday Final Ratings: 'Community' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'American Idol' or 'Zero Hour' http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/01/thursday-final-ratings-community-adjusted-up-no-adjustment-for-american-idol-or-zero-hour/171403/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130304072016/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/01/thursday-final-ratings-community-adjusted-up-no-adjustment-for-american-idol-or-zero-hour/171403/ dead March 4, 2013 TV by the Numbers March 1, 2013 March 1, 2013 Unable to decide on whom to appoint to the empty seat on the Supreme Court, President Gilchrist decides to take an untimely family trip to his ranch to clear his head and avoid choosing. Skip is heart broken when he finds out his crush Stacy has a boyfriend. Emily thinks Xander and Marigold are too engrossed in technology, so she kidnaps their phones and has them go on a cross country hike to retrieve them, so they may learn to appreciate the beauty of nature. Yet her plan ends up backfiring against her. Becca is having trouble listening to D.B.'s less than intellectually stimulating conversations. 0055B1 8 Live from the Lincoln Bedroom Jason Winer Ryan Raddatz 2013 3 7 1AVZ08 2.10http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/08/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-and-american-idol-adjusted-up-glee-adjusted-down/172586/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130312030710/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/08/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-and-american-idol-adjusted-up-glee-adjusted-down/172586/ dead March 12, 2013 Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Glee' Adjusted Down Bibel Sara March 8, 2013 March 9, 2013 Skip starts his own Podcast, which is potentially a ticking publicity time bomb that Marshall must put a stop to. Becca and Emily once again go head-to-head over mothering responsibilities when Marigold decides to take photography instead of honors algebra. 0055B1 9 Game Theory Jason Winer Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit 2013 3 14 1AVZ07 2.23http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/15/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-american-idol-elementary-adjusted-down/173466/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130318005700/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/15/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-american-idol-elementary-adjusted-down/173466/ dead March 18, 2013 Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'American Idol' & 'Community' Adjusted Up; 'Elementary' Adjusted Down TV by the Numbers Kondolojy Amanda March 15, 2013 March 15, 2013 Skip finally asks out Stacy, and Emily offers her help to try and stop Skip from inevitably and horribly embarrassing himself. 0055B1 10 The Short Happy Life of Reba Cadbury David Grossman Joe Port & Joe Wiseman 2013 3 21 1AVZ11 2.49Thursday Final Ratings:'The Vampire Diaries', 'American Idol', 'Grey's Anatomy' & '1600 Penn' Adjusted Up; 'Beauty and the Beast' Adjusted Down http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/22/thursday-final-ratingsthe-vampire-diaires-american-idol-greys-anatomy-beauty-and-the-beast-adjusted-down/174478/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130325080130/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/22/thursday-final-ratingsthe-vampire-diaires-american-idol-greys-anatomy-beauty-and-the-beast-adjusted-down/174478/ dead March 25, 2013 TV by the Numbers Bibel Sara March 22, 2013 March 22, 2013 Emily does what she can to help Skip graduate college. Becca comes up with a way to be noticed at a committee meeting. Marshall tries anything for a few moments of solitude. 0055B1 11 Dinner, Bath, Puzzle Gail Mancuso Jon Lovett & Sanjay Shah 2013 3 21 1AVZ09 2.32 The Gilchrists meet with the French president and first lady, then wish to create a spark in their own marriage by going on a date. Skip is left to tend to the children. D.B. and Marshall bond. 0055B1 12 Bursting the Bubble Jason Winer Peter A. Knight & Laura Gutin-Peterson 2013 3 28 1AVZ10 1.92http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/29/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-raising-hope-adjusted-down/175503/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130401043420/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/29/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-raising-hope-adjusted-down/175503/ dead April 1, 2013 Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', & 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope' Adjusted Down Kondolojy Amanda March 29, 2013 March 30, 2013 After being requested, Skip is roped into escorting the Princess of Andorra to a gala but gets himself into too much trouble. 0055B1 13 Marry Me, Baby Jason Winer Jon Lovett & Mike Royce 2013 3 28 1AVZ12 1.91 The President makes controversial remarks about marriage causing the public to question if the First Couple are really married. They plan to remarry in a big ceremony where unexpected events occur. Becca goes into labor and gives birth to her and Marshall's baby. 0055B1 Home media On April 7, 2015, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released 1600 Penn - The Complete Series'' on DVD in Region 1. 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