About My Wife and Kids

"My Wife and Kids" is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 28, 2001, to May 17, 2005. Created by Don Reo and Damon Wayans, it revolves around the daily life of Michael Kyle, a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who teaches his children some of life's lessons, albeit with his own brand of humor.

Making / Production

Don Reo and Damon Wayans serve as the innovative minds behind the sitcom. The show was produced by Touchstone Television and ran for five successful seasons.

Actors

• Damon Wayans as Michael Richard Kyle, Sr.: A loving, but eccentric family man.
• Tisha Campbell as Janet "Jay" Marie Kyle: Michael's wife who typically plays the straight woman to Michael's comedic antics.
• George O. Gore II as Junior: Micheal and Jay's immature and often clumsy eldest child.
• Jennifer Freeman and Jazz Raycole as Claire: The Kyle's ditzy teenaged daughter who is often the butt of Michael's jokes.
• Parker McKenna Posey as Kady: The cute, but frequently overlooked youngest of the Kyle family.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show ran for five seasons and 123 episodes.
• Originally, Jazz Raycole played the character of Claire Kyle. But she was replaced by Jennifer Freeman from the second season onward because Jazz Raycole's mother was concerned about a storyline involving teenage pregnancy.
• Damon Wayans co-created and produced the series, as well as starring in it.

Awards

Although the show did not win any major awards, it was nominated for several, including Favorite Television Actor and Actress for the 2005 Kids' Choice Awards.

Quotes

• "That's what family is. When you need backup, you have it." -Michael Kyle
• "The only thing worse than no breakfast is a sad breakfast.” -Jay Kyle

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music of "My Wife and Kids" was Dru Hill's "How Deep Is Your Love".
• The show also featured popular contemporary R&B and soul music throughout its run.