"Rules of Engagement" (2007)TV series 2007-????

Creator:

Tom Hertz
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Seasons:

1 | 2

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Two couples and their single friend, all at different stages in their relationships, deal with the complications of dating, commitment and marriage.

Plot Keywords:

TV Series Pilot

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Megyn Price	...	Audrey (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Patrick Warburton	...	Jeff (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Bianca Kajlich	...	Jennifer (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Oliver Hudson	...	Adam (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
David Spade	...	Russell (22 episodes, 2007-2008)

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Series Directed by
Ted Wass		(8 episodes, 2007-2008)
Mark Cendrowski		(4 episodes, 2007-2008)
Gary Halvorson		(4 episodes, 2007)
Andy Ackerman		(3 episodes, 2007-2008)
Gail Mancuso		(3 episodes, 2007-2008)

Series Writing credits
Tom Hertz		(22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Linda Videtti Figueiredo		(3 episodes, 2007-2008)
Barry Wernick		(3 episodes, 2007-2008)
Sivert Glarum		(2 episodes, 2007-2008)
Mike Haukom		(2 episodes, 2007-2008)
Steve Holland		(2 episodes, 2007-2008)
Michael Jamin		(2 episodes, 2007-2008)

Series Produced by
Cheri Tanimura	....	associate producer (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Barbara Stoll	....	producer (16 episodes, 2007)
Jack Giarraputo	....	executive producer (14 episodes, 2007)
Tom Hertz	....	executive producer (14 episodes, 2007)
Doug Robinson	....	executive producer (14 episodes, 2007)
Barry Wernick	....	supervising producer (12 episodes, 2007)
Linda Videtti Figueiredo	....	supervising producer (10 episodes, 2007)
Vanessa McCarthy	....	producer (10 episodes, 2007)
Claudia Hitchcock	....	associate producer (6 episodes, 2007)
Sivert Glarum	....	co-executive producer (5 episodes, 2007)
Michael Jamin	....	co-executive producer (5 episodes, 2007)
Carol Leifer	....	co-executive producer (5 episodes, 2007)
Jon Sherman	....	co-executive producer (5 episodes, 2007)
Adam Sandler	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
David Schwartz		(12 episodes, 2007)

Series Cinematography by
Wayne Kennan		(13 episodes, 2007)

Series Film Editing by
Michael Karlich		(13 episodes, 2007)

Series Casting by
Leslie Litt		(12 episodes, 2007)

Series Production Design by
Bernard Vyzga		(13 episodes, 2007)

Series Set Decoration by
Jerie Kelter		(14 episodes, 2007)

Series Costume Design by
Julie Rhine		(7 episodes, 2007)
Elizabeth Bass		(5 episodes, 2007)

Series Makeup Department
Bruce Grayson	....	makeup artist (12 episodes, 2007)
Faye Woods	....	hair stylist (7 episodes, 2007)
Mary Ann Hennings	....	hair stylist (5 episodes, 2007)
Kim Urgel	....	hair stylist: Heather Locklear (2 episodes, 2007)

Series Production Management
Cynthia Stegner	....	post-production executive (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Barbara Stoll	....	unit production manager (13 episodes, 2007)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Pat Fischer-Doak	....	associate director (11 episodes, 2007)
Susie Balaban	....	second assistant director (9 episodes, 2007)
Richard Learman	....	second assistant director (7 episodes, 2007)
Jonathan Weiss	....	first assistant director (7 episodes, 2007)
Mike Risner	....	second second assistant director / second assistant director (6 episodes, 2007)
Ben Weiss	....	first assistant director (6 episodes, 2007)
Chris Brougham	....	associate director (2 episodes, 2007)
Randy Carter	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)
Richard Silva	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Bob Thurmond	....	property master (11 episodes, 2007)

Series Sound Department
Jack Donato	....	sound re-recordist / sound re-recording mixer / ... (13 episodes, 2007)
Larry Stephens	....	sound / audio (13 episodes, 2007)
Michael Kreple	....	foley mixer (11 episodes, 2007-2008)
Kathy Oldham	....	sound re-recording mixer / sound re-recordist / ... (7 episodes, 2007)
Charlie McDaniel	....	sound re-recordist (6 episodes, 2007)

Series Visual Effects by
Daniel Carrington	....	Flame artist (1 episode, 2008)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Bill Ford	....	gaffer (12 episodes, 2007)
Dave Richardson	....	key grip (12 episodes, 2007)
Scott Ostermann	....	first assistant camera (7 episodes, 2007)
Ron Hirshman	....	camera operator (3 episodes, 2007)
Derek Grover	....	digital imaging technician (unknown episodes)

Series Casting Department
Tawny Gurrola	....	casting associate (21 episodes, 2007-2008)
Christi Webb	....	casting assistant (9 episodes, 2007)
Lauren Dickey	....	casting assistant (unknown episodes)
Kevin Goldson	....	extras casting (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Julie Heath	....	costume supervisor (7 episodes, 2007)

Series Music Department
Jason Ryterband	....	music editor / music mixer (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Brad Hamilton	....	music producer (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Shelley Herman	....	script supervisor (14 episodes, 2007)
Evan B. Jones	....	production staff / production assistant (14 episodes, 2007)
Victoria Wunderman	....	production accountant (13 episodes, 2007)
Lacey Friedman	....	production staff / production assistant (12 episodes, 2007)
Mike Haukom	....	story editor (12 episodes, 2007)
Steve Holland	....	executive story editor (12 episodes, 2007)
George Ritter	....	production staff (12 episodes, 2007)
Andy Roth	....	production staff (12 episodes, 2007)
Chris Shiple	....	production staff (12 episodes, 2007)
Lance Whinery	....	production staff (12 episodes, 2007)
Cara LeBlanc	....	production staff (11 episodes, 2007)
Allison Rush	....	production staff (11 episodes, 2007)
Robert Blanco	....	production staff (7 episodes, 2007)
Gregory Burkart	....	production staff (7 episodes, 2007)
Emily Greenspan	....	production staff (7 episodes, 2007)
Claudia Hitchcock	....	production coordinator (7 episodes, 2007)
Reema Iqbal	....	assistant to executive producer (6 episodes, 2008)
Cory Blothenburg	....	production staff (5 episodes, 2007)
Donna Buckley	....	production staff (5 episodes, 2007)
Thomas Bunn	....	production staff (5 episodes, 2007)
Tawny Gurrola	....	production staff (5 episodes, 2007)
Adrian Kulp	....	production staff (3 episodes, 2007)
Fred Tallaksen	....	choreographer (2 episodes, 2007)
Jim Wheelan	....	key craft service (2 episodes, 2007)
Jimmy Brooks	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Happy Madison Productions
• Sony Pictures Television

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (2006) (USA) (TV)
• Net5 (2007-) (Netherlands) (TV)
• Paramount Comedy Channel (2007-) (UK) (TV)

Other Companies

• Central Casting  extras casting
• Chapman / Leonard Studio Equipment  camera dollies

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Happy Madison Productions

Trivia:

Both Oliver Hudson and Bianca Kajlich appeared as prominent characters on Dawson's Creek in Season 6. Oliver played the unemployed Eddie Doling while Bianca played the actress Natasha Kelly.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Rules of Engagement: From Table Read to Taping (2007) (V)

Amazing First Episode -- For those who didn't like it, give it some time!

I really enjoyed the pilot, it was as amazing as I hoped it would be, if not better. Patrick Warburton was a riot, although at first i thought that I wouldn't be able to stand his character. Him and Megyn Price Had little chemistry at all, but hopefully as the season goes on they'll get more comfortable around each other. It must have been weird for Megyn to go from being the star on her last show ["Grounded For Life"] to being a co-star.

Bianca Kajlich and Oliver Hudson seem really new to the whole Sitcom scene, but I think in time they'll get better. David Spade's character, to my surprise, wasn't the whole focus of this pilot. The way he delivers his lines is so different from anyone else i've ever seen on TV, but I think that it is just his style. It works for him.

I think that couples, or even singles, will be able to relate to all the doubts and fights and being unsure about your decisions, that this show is about. All the situations that the characters are put in just feel like real life, not sugar-coated like most shows.

I hope for all the actors sakes that CBS gives them a chance. This show has the potential to be one of the best series, if just given the chance and time.