Review: Mr. Sunshine
4 Stars
Former “Friends” star Matthew Perry has starred in a new ABC sitcom, “Mr. Sunshine,” that premiered Feb. 16. Perry plays Ben, the manager of operations at the Sunshine Center, a sports arena. The pilot episode was his 40th birthday, and he had to deal with a circus coming to the center, while there was still ice on the floor from the night before. Hilarity ensues when an elephant gets loose and his boss, Crystal (Allison Janney), throws a small child at a group of clowns with axes. The pilot also hits on romance. Ben asks his friend with benefits, marketing executive Alice (Andrea Anders), to dinner, but she is more interested in his co-worker Alonzo (James Lesure). The show introduced a lot of characters and was fast-paced overall, but was a great pilot that will keep me tuned in for more. Whether you are in it to watch Ben get his wacky boss out of public relations crises or to see him win the girl, the show will keep you entranced.
