ABC will premiere it's new comedy series Family Tools tonight, Wednesday, May 1, 8:30-9:00 p.m., ET. Mixing family with business is never easy, and Jack Shea (Kyle Bornheimer) is about to learn that lesson the hard way.
When Jack's father, Tony (
J.K. Simmons), has a heart attack and is forced to hand over the keys to his beloved handyman business, Jack is eager to finally step up and make his father proud. Unfortunately Jack's past career efforts have been less than stellar, so everyone seems to be waiting for him to fail. His new job isn't
Made any easier by Tony's rebellious, troublemaking assistant, Darren (
Edi Gathegi), and Darren's flirtatious sister, Stitch (Danielle Nicolet), who works at the local hardware store. But with the support of his Aunt Terry (
Leah Remini) and his oddball yet endearing cousin Mason (Johnny Pemberton), Jack Shea may just find his true calling right at home.
"Family Tools" stars
Kyle Bornheimer ("Bachelorette," "Romantically Challenged," "Perfect Couples") as Jack Shea,
J.K. Simmons ("Ultimate Spiderman," "Generator Rex," "The Closer") as Tony Shea,
Edi Gathegi ("X Men: First Class") as Darren Poynton, Johnny Pemberton ("21 Jump Street," "Aim High") as Mason Baumgardner, Danielle Nicolet ("X Men TV Series") as Lisa "Stitch" Poynton and
Leah Remini ("In the Motherhood," "King of Queens") as Terry Baumgardner.
Based on the UK series "White Van Man," the "Family Tools" teleplay is by Bobby Bowman. "Family Tools" is executive-produced by Joshua Sternin ("That '70s Show"), J.R. Ventimilia ("That '70s Show"),
Mark Gordon ("Grey's Anatomy," "Criminal Minds"), Andrea Shay ("It Takes a Village," "Virtual Virgin") and Paul Buccieri ("Prime Suspect"). The pilot for "Family Tools" was directed by Michael Fresco ("Suburgatory," "Raising Hope," "Better Off Ted," "My Name Is Earl," "Northern Exposure," "St. Elsewhere"). The series is from
ABC Studios and is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.
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