Dr. Ken Crushes It with Parents

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ABC's new Friday night comedy, Dr. Ken, aired last week

It had strong ratings according to some and mild ratings according to others.  TV.com even went as far as naming it one of The 5 Worst Network Pilots of the Fall Season.  I thought it was pretty funny.

Watch the pilot and decide for yourself.

I felt that I could relate to Dr. Ken Park, played by Ken Jeong, and Dr. Allison Park, played by Suzy Nakamura.  The couple's onscreen dynamic reminded me a lot of mine with my husband.  Many parents can relate because real-life parenting is just as funny (in hindsight).  As a parent of a seven year old daughter with Asperger's Syndrome, I know how important it is to find humor.

Not all viewers are parents, though.  Not all pilots portray the rest of the season, either.  I'll keep watching and maybe the show will find a way to relate to the masses.

Ken Jeong is actually a licensed physician.  He attributes his success as a comedic actor to his family's struggle with cancer.  His wife, Dr. Tran Ho, has battled with breast cancer.  Watch the video How Comedian Ken Jeong Helped His Wife Fight Breast Cancer below.