Melissa & Joey

About Melissa & Joey

Melissa & Joey is a sitcom TV series that first premiered in 2010. The show revolves around Melissa Burke, a local politician managing her complicated family affairs, and Joe Longo, a businessman who ends up becoming Melissa's 'manny' (male nanny) after losing everything in a scandal.

Making / Production

The show was created by David Kendall and Bob Young, jointly produced by Hartbreak Films and ABC Family Original Productions, and it aired on the ABC Family Network.

Actors

• Melissa Joan Hart plays the role of Melissa Burke, she excellently portrays the life of a busy local politician who needs help at home.
• Joey Lawrence plays Joe Longo, who becomes the nanny. Lawrence channeled his inner charm to play his role with a balance of seriousness and humor.
• Taylor Spreitler plays Lennox, the rebellious teenager that brings an interesting dynamic to the household.
• Nick Robinson plays Ryder, adding a quirky touch as he navigates through his teenage years under Melissa and Joe's care.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was a reunion for Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. They previously worked together in the 2009 TV movie, "My Fake Fiancé".
• Most of the show was filmed in front of a live studio audience.
• The show's name is a play on the popular 1990s nanny comedy, "Who's the Boss?"

Awards

"Melissa & Joey" has received several nominations and awards. In 2012, it received the Favorite Cable TV Comedy award at the People's Choice Awards.

Quotes

• "Trust me, I don't want a man. I just want help with the kids." - Melissa
• "I'm not a nanny... I'm a manny." - Joe
• "It's not about what you want to do; it's about what's expected of you!" - Melissa
• "Successfully managing teenagers is like herding cats." - Joe

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song of Melissa & Joey is "Stuck with Me" by Timeflies.
• The soundtracks of the series are not released in an album, but incidental background music frequently supplemented different scenes providing an additional layer of humor and drama.