Life in Pieces

About Life in Pieces

"Life in Pieces" is a television series that aired in 2015. This sitcom explores the lives of the Short family, as they navigate through the daily ups and downs of their chaotic lives. The series is unique in its format, with each episode being divided into four separate stories, each representing a piece of the Short family's life.

Making / Production

The series is produced by 40 or So Productions, Kapital Entertainment, in collaboration with 20th Century Fox Television. Justin Adler is the creator of the show. The filming of the show took place in Los Angeles, providing it an authentic Californian appeal.

Actors

• Colin Hanks as Greg Short: He beautifully captures the essence of Greg, a new dad struggling to balance his personal and professional life.
• Betsy Brandt as Heather Hughes: Brandt gives a great performance as the frequently frazzled mother trying to keep her family together.
• Thomas Sadoski as Matt Short: Sadoski skillfully portrays Matt as a man who is trying to cope with his divorce.
• Zoe Lister-Jones as Jen Short: Jones excellently plays the role of a working mom striving to balance her career and parenting.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Life in Pieces" is referencing the format of the series, where each episode is split into four short stories (or pieces).
• James Brolin and Dianne Wiest, who play the Short family's parents, have also starred together in a previous film.
• Although the show is set in Los Angeles, many of the outdoor scenes are filmed in parks and other public places in the city.

Awards

The series was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2016 for Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series. Not only has it won considerable acclaim, but it also has a dedicated fan base.

Quotes

• “Are we having fun yet?”
• “The scariest part of life is just showing up.”
• “The secret to happiness is wanting what you have, not having what you want.”

Music, Soundtrack

• The delightful score of the series was composed by Rob Simonsen.
• The music created a warm, comedic mood that perfectly suited the tonal shifts in each episode.