''I'm with Her'' is an American

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television series created by

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and

Marco Pennette Marco Pennette (born July 9, 1966) is an American television writer and producer. Early life Pennette was born in Greenwich, Connecticut where he grew up loving theatre: "I want to go into theatre; TV sort of lured me away." He attended New Yor ...

, starring

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and

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, that aired on

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from September 23, 2003 to April 27, 2004.

Synopsis

The series, loosely based on creator

's relationship with wife Brooke Shields, begins on that chance meeting. Patrick Owen (

), a down-to-earth and dedicated high school teacher, grabs a cup of coffee with his best friend and fellow teacher Stevie (Danny Comden), when he's bitten by a dog. The owner of the dog is famous movie star Alex Young (

). Over her apologies, Patrick recognizes Alex and makes light of the situation. Before leaving, Alex gives Patrick her phone number so he can contact her for any medical costs incurred. Despite the incessant pleading of Stevie to call her, Patrick feels that Alex is out of his league. Back at Alex's house, her overprotective, cynical and bitter sister, Cheri (

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), panics about the dog biting and how Alex could give a complete stranger their phone number. Alex is not as suspicious, and slightly hopeful that he'll call. Cheri has her doubts, thinking it's a bad idea for Alex to be interested in a "civilian" (someone not in the biz). However, fate and chemistry prove stronger than perceived impressions, and Alex and Patrick begin dating. Patrick is unprepared for the chaos that comes with Alex. He loses his anonymity and is stalked by

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, which jeopardizes his job. Stevie adds to the problem with his constant busy-bodying and attempts to force his way into the relationship of Patrick and this huge star. The season finale, which was also the series finale, was left on a

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which was never resolved as the series was canceled after 22 episodes.

Cast

as Alex Young *

as Patrick Owen *

Danny Comden Danny Hill Comden is an American actor, director, film producer and writer. He is best known for playing Stevie Hanson in the American Broadcasting Company, ABC sitcom ''I'm with Her (TV series), I'm with Her'', Blake in ''Urban Legend (film), ...

as Stevie Hanson *

as Cheri Baldzikowski

Production

and Chris Henchy, who co-created the series, were the executive producers along with

Mike Tollin Michael Tollin is an American film and television producer/director who served as executive producer of the Emmy award-winning ''The Last Dance'', a 10-part documentary series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty. The series received ...

Brian Robbins Brian Levine (born November 22, 1963), known professionally as Brian Robbins, is an American film executive, actor, and filmmaker who is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon. He also serves as C ...

, Joe Davola and

Jack Burditt Jack Burditt is an American producer and screenwriter who has worked on television shows like ''Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'', ''Frasier'', '' 30 Rock'', '' Last Man Standing'', ''Modern Family'', and ''The Mindy Project''. He won two Emmy award ...

Episodes

References

External links

* * {{epguides, ImwithHer 2000s American romantic comedy television series 2000s American sitcoms 2003 American television series debuts 2004 American television series endings American Broadcasting Company original programming English-language television shows Television series by Tollin/Robbins Productions Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios