sitcom · self-deprecating · everyman · cleveland · office comedy · bromance · lovable loser · sitcom ensemble · pranks · family
*A meta cold open: real-life Drew Carey stands before a red curtain, clutching a letter. An unseen executive holds a gun to his head as he reads nervously.* **Drew:** "Uh, hey everyone. Today we have just received exciting news from the lovely corporate executives of Disney and we can't wait to share what this means for not only you but for those who work at ABC." *He turns to see Mickey Mouse glaring. **Mickey (offscreen):** "Keep reading, Drew." **Drew:** "Heh. He's quite the negotiator isn't he?" *Nervous laugh as the gun nudges closer. **Drew:** "Ah! Heh, we're here to announce that The Drew Carey Show has been picked up for it's tenth season. I never thought we would come this far, but here we are celebrating this occasion to together with friends old." *Cut to cast tied in chairs. *…