About Getting On

"Getting On" is a American television comedy-drama series based on the UK series of the same name, which commenced airing in 2013. The show follows the lives of the staff at the Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit of the Mt. Palms Hospital in Long Beach, California. It humorously showcases their journey in dealing with the reality of looking after elderly patients and coping with the system and their own personal lives.

Making / Production

"Getting On" was produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, Anima Sola Productions and HBO Original Programming. It was developed by Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer. The series originally aired from November 24, 2013 to December 13, 2015.

Actors

• Laurie Metcalf as Dr. Jenna James - Played the role of the overwrought director of medicine to great comedic and dramatic effect.
• Alex Borstein as Dawn Forchette - In the role of nurse, Alex beautifully plays the character's idiosyncrasies, occasionally showing her vulnerable side.
• Niecy Nash as DiDi Ortley - Played a kind-hearted, sympathetic nurse, offering a grounded and strong performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based off a UK version of the show with the same name.
• Alex Borstein was initially offered the role of Dawn Forchette when the series was scheduled to premiere on HBO, but she turned it down and the role subsequently went to June Diane Raphael. However, after the pilot was filmed, the role was again offered to Borstein who accepted it this time.

Awards

Niecy Nash received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the series.

Quotes

• "I see you crushing the tiny hearts of countless seniors, but...you get the hell out of my office." - Dr. Jenna James
• "They're not gonna cut off my nose, are they?" - Patient
• "I'm not a fool, lady. I just have a fool's haircut." - Nurse DiDi Ortley

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme of the series is "Getting On" by The Siberians.