Party Down

About "Party Down"

"Party Down" is an American sitcom that ran on the Starz network from 2009 to 2010. The show centers around a team of caterers in Los Angeles who are dreaming of their own stardom while working at the bottom of the service industry. The quirky cast of characters each bring their own unique perspectives and aspirations, providing a comedic lens on the Hollywood dream.

Making / Production

The show was created by John Enbom, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, and Paul Rudd. Despite its brief runtime, the show gained a lot of critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of struggling actors and writers, and for its sharp comedic writing. It was primarily filmed in Venice, California.

Actors

• Adam Scott as Henry Pollard - A failed actor who returns to "Party Down" catering, playing his character with a dry cynicism and wit.
• Lizzy Caplan as Casey Klein - An aspiring comedian who uses her humor to navigate the ups and downs of her job and personal life.
• Ken Marino as Ron Donald - The overzealous team leader of "Party Down", Marino portrays Ron's enthusiastic and optimistic nature with a friendly, yet sometimes naive, charm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Party Down" comes from a catchphrase often used by Henry (Adam Scott) during his brief acting career.
• "Party Down" was cancelled after two seasons due to low ratings, but has since gained a cult following.
• Many of the show's actors went on to star in highly successful TV series, including Jane Lynch ("Glee") and Adam Scott ("Parks and Recreation").

Quotes

• "Are we having fun yet?" - Henry Pollard
• "I'm not giving up on my dreams. I'm just putting them on hold for a while." - Casey Klein
• "People are just not having enough parties." - Ron Donald

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song, "Party Down", was written by Eef Barzelay.
• Songs featured throughout the series span various genres, providing a fitting backdrop to the wide range of parties the crew caters.