Whether you’re a Christian, an atheist, a Buddhist, a Muslim, or a devotee of any other religion, the show Living Biblically on CBS could be worth a watch. It is a hilarious new serial that is based on a book by A.J. Jacobs called The Year of Living Biblically. This comedic take on the book began airing on CBS yesterday — that is, February 26th, 2018. It has been received well so far and is set for several episodes.
Living Biblically follows the central character — a brand-new father and film critic — who decides to become born again and thus lives his life according to a word-for-word interpretation of the Holy Bible. This comedy won’t give you a break in between laughs. If you’re considering checking out this show, you might want to learn some more about it first. If so, read on to learn Five Things You Didn’t Know about Living Biblically.
The Show Boasts a Production Debut
This show marks the very first time that Johnny Galecki — an actor most famous for playing Leonard Hofstadter on The Big Bang Theory — is operating on the producer’s side of the camera. He serves as executive producer on the show. Galecki originally intended to bring religion into the public eye and display it in a positive light. His show will continue to reflect his self-described “hippie Catholic” upbringing as well. This is the first time that Galecki’s production company has been tasked with anything.
The Work Environment On-Set Is Amazing
According to Camryn Manheim — the actress who plays Ms. Meadows on Living Biblically — working on the show was like “being at church”. People were incredibly kind and supportive, even when Manheim failed in some way, such as messing up a line or forgetting one. This helped Manheim build a lot of confidence throughout the filming of the show — something that she will carry with her for the rest of her life.
The Debut Episode Was Written by the Show’s Creator
Living Biblically was originally created by Patrick Walsh. He also wrote the entire first episode in order to help the series get picked up by a network or streaming service. Therefore, every word, line, and phrase of the pilot episode of this show was created by Patrick Walsh himself. The hired writers won’t be allowed to touch any scripts until those who made the show move on to the second episode.
The Goal Is to Open Up Communication
The main goal that the creator, producer, and writers have had in mind with Living Biblically is to foster the development of open conversation about religion. The exchange between those who believe and those who do not is being particularly targeted. However, they also stress that you do not have to believe in anything to enjoy the show. Living Biblically is funny and entertaining regardless of one’s religious beliefs.
Some Viewers Don’t Like the Premise
One group — an anti-abortion society in Dayton called AHA Dayton — has accused CBS and the minds behind Living Biblically as mocking God and the Holy Bible. They even called for a “show making fun of liberals”, ostensibly taking the premise and running away with it, calling this comedy a show that makes fun of Christians — something that it is certainly not. After all, most viewers found the show hilarious and insightful, praising the way that it appeals to pretty much everyone.
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