The Singles Table
unaired American television series
The Singles Table is an American comedy series created by Bill Martin and Mike Schiff that was intended to air on NBC during the 2006-07 television season.
It is notable as being one of few series that were canceled before airing a single episode.
Summary
Because of their relationship status and relationships with the bride and groom, five strangers meet at Table 18, a table in a far corner of a wedding reception that is quickly labeled "the singles table". However, through the course of the event, they each begin to question issues in their lives and vow to make things better. For richer or poorer, these five strangers will become good friends—and, in some cases, they may become more than that.
Cast
Alicia Silverstone as Georgia
Conor Dubin as Eli
Jarrad Paul as Adam
John Cho as Ivan
Rhea Seehorn as Stephanie
Production
On February 9, 2006, NBC issued a pilot order for the series. On February 27, Adam Bernstein became attached to direct the pilot. The following day saw Jarrad Paul, Rhea Seehorn and Conor Dubin cast in the roles of Adam, Stephanie and Eli respectively. On March 9, Pascale Hutton was cast as Georgia. On March 15, casting was completed with John Cho being cast in the final role in the series, Ivan.
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