{"id":126181,"date":"2023-08-09T21:53:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T02:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/07\/oliver-beene-2003\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T12:11:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T18:11:15","slug":"shows-like-oliver-beene-2003","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-oliver-beene-2003\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Oliver Beene (2003)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\"Andrew<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n

7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 670 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Set in 1962, this show follows the hilarious misadventures of an eleven year old boy and his wacky family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Adventure<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Grant Shaud, Wendy Makkena, Grant Rosenmeyer, Andrew Lawrence
\nCreators:<\/strong> Howard Gewirtz
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2 seasons, 24 episodes, 30-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Oliver Beene (2003)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Batman (1966)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 24028 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The Caped Crusader and his young ward battle evildoers in Gotham City.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Creators:<\/strong> Lorenzo Semple Jr., William Dozier
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

3 seasons, 120 episodes, 25.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sunnyside (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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5.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 368 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Canadian sketch comedy show set in Sunnyside, a quirky neighborhood in transition, where residents aren’t always what they seem and surprises lurk around every slightly dingy corner.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Kathleen Phillips, Pat Thornton, Patrice Goodman, Alice Moran
Creators:<\/strong>
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 13 episodes, 22.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Goodwin Games (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2714 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Three estranged siblings are brought together once again at their father’s funeral. His last will states that they must bond as a family via games thought up by their late father or they won’t inherit the $23 million he has left them.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Becki Newton, Scott Foley, T.J. Miller, Melissa Tang
Creators:<\/strong> Carter Bays, Chris Harris, Craig Thomas
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 8 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the realm of television, certain shows manage to capture the essence of an era while also offering a unique perspective that sets them apart from the standard fare. “Oliver Beene” is one such show. Premiering in 2003, it offered a nostalgic yet fresh take on the early 1960s through the eyes of an 11-year-old boy. Despite its relatively short run, the show left a lasting impression on its audience, thanks to its clever writing, distinctive style, and relatable characters.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

Set against the backdrop of the early 1960s, “Oliver Beene” follows the life of its titular character, an 11-year-old boy growing up in Queens, New York. Oliver’s world is one filled with the typical challenges of adolescence, but it’s also heavily influenced by the unique cultural and social dynamics of the 1960s. The show brilliantly uses this setting not just as a backdrop but as a character in its own right, influencing the events and the growth of its characters in significant ways.<\/p>\n

Characters and Dynamics<\/h2>\n

At the heart of “Oliver Beene” are the characters, each bringing a distinct flavor to the show’s dynamic.<\/p>\n