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Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

November 28, 2018 By Ashley 19 Comments

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My pick for best new comedy of the season, hands down is ABC's Single Parents. Poppy is my girl and Miggy would definitely be my guy bff. Really, the entire cast I could totally see in my friend group, even cranky Douglas. So every Wednesday night, I have a date with my favorite singles.

When I found out we would be going on the set of Single Parents and meeting the adult cast members my mind was blown. Brad Garrett, Taran Killam, Jake Choi, Kimrie Lewis, and Leighton Meester? Shut all the things up.

Not only did we meet them, but Jake and executive producer Jason Winer, took us on our exclusive set tour. And now, I'm taking you. Lets go behind the scenes of Single Parents!

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Thank you, Disney, for inviting me and providing travel and accommodations.

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Single Parents follows a group of friends as they lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of personal lives outside of parenthood. The show is unique, not only in the concept but the set designs and filming style as well.

Executive Producer, Jason Winer took us on a tour of the sets along with Jake Choi, who plays Miggy Park. Jason shared a lot of fun facts about the sets and the show during the walkthrough. 

“It’s a lot of sets, more than normal for a comedy. And part of that is the concept. They're single parents, right? So, it's all the different houses. And that's really fun for the writers to be able to set things in these different environments and keep things fresh.”

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

“But it's also important for us on the production side because the challenge of doing a show with five kid series regulars is that their hours are restricted. So, we had to build every environment in here so that we can do the whole show moving from environment to environment and somehow manage to shoot each episode in one week.”

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

“The other thing that makes us able to accomplish the show in the hours that the kids have to shoot is this cross shooting style where we're always shooting everybody at once. It's not like most shows in which you shoot this direction, and we light it this way. And then we turn around and do this direction. We don't want to miss any of the spontaneous magic.”

 

The set environments are interchangeable. In one episode we see Douglas' study, in another it's the twins bedroom. Jason shared that they redress the rooms and switch out things to make it easier to get what they need in the time the kids are allowed to be filming.

Single Parents Douglas' House

Jason shared what makes this set different from most.

“Brad Garrett is so tall that we had to design a set with ceilings, which isn't often the case on most sets. With the kids and Brad Garrett in a scene, we're gonna end up seeing the ceiling a lot.”

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Douglas, being the rich dentist, also has the fanciest house out of the parents. His kitchen is way nicer than mine. I wonder if the set dressers would come to my house?

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

After standing next to Brad Garrett, I can confirm he is really tall. And also hilarious. Don't let the Eeyore voice fool you, he is definitely a jokester. 

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Single Parents Angie's House

Leighton Meester, who plays Angie D'Amato, greeted us and joked that this is her house both on the show and in real life.

The interesting thing about Angie's house is the way it is made to look. Elizabeth Meriwether, one of the creators, wanted it to feel like a single mom who is juggling a lot of things lives here.

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

To make a set “messy” takes a conscious effort.

“Something we have to work very hard to make sure our dressers do is to make it messy. We're like more stuff, more stuff, more mess, stop cleaning it up. We're trying to make it feel real and lived in. And also if you notice like the walls are almost white. That's something I insisted on 'cause she rents this place. She doesn’t own it. She doesn’t get to paint it whatever color she wants.” – Jason

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Single Parents Miggy aka Jake Choi 

I have to say the highlight for me was hanging out with Jake Choi, who plays Miggy, one of my favorite characters on the show. Jake was an absolute blast to be around. My mom heart loves that he loves the twins who play Baby Jack. He confessed he has some serious baby fever, how could you not with those adorable babies!

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Photo: ABC

Jake is not a newbie at this whole taking care of kids thing, he even has a babysitting war story to prove it.

“You know what, I used to take care of my mom’s friend’s babies as a kids. My mom’s friends would just kinda come over and pop them down. And my mom would be like, hey, take care of them while we go out and party. (Laughter)

A funny story, actually, I was changing one of the baby’s diapers when I was about seven. And the baby peed right in my mouth. And I was like, okay, you're a baby – I’ll let that one slide.” (Laughter)

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

You got the diaper changing thing down but what about Miggy's struggle with corkscrew. Did you really have trouble it it?

“You know I used to bartend for five years. We never used the corkscrew that we use for the episode. The bartenders always use the single-handle ones. They're way easier.” 

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Photo: ABC

Jake showed us part of Miggy's sneaker collection aka his other babies.

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

And like a true parent Baby Jack has way more shows than he does. 

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Single Parents Poppy Banks 

As we headed out to Poppy's Winebrary, we passed through Rory's Room. Rory, played by Devin Trey Campbell, has craft and fashion ideas for days. I love the bright colors and eclectic style of his room.

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

I know all my parent friends out there love Poppy's Winebrary. Anyone else wish they had one of these closer? Maybe Poppy can start doing some franchising. I knew I should've asked Kimrie Lewis, who plays Poppy, about that!

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Wine and books? Yes please!

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Time For School

I loved being outside on the playground and in the classroom. The details were spot on, from the chalk smudges to the teacher's desk and the paper crafts decorating the classroom.

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

The no cell phone sign will come in handy in an upcoming episode where Will Cooper, played by Taran Killam, tries to get the school on board with “Wait Till Eight.” I'm on team, wait till they can pay for the phone themselves. But anyways… recess is over time to go inside.

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

I think they are missing Pluto. Don't @ me, Pluto is still a planet to me. 

What can we look forward to this season?

In an upcoming episode we will meet Mia's mom for the first time, when she shows up to Sophie's party unannounced. 

“She's doing everything that Will doesn’t want her to do. Everything. Basically, Sophie’s mom is just being hella extra, and Will doesn’t like that.” – Jake

 That sound like it's going to be funny for us, not so much for Will. 

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

One last thing Jason, is Pickle okay?

“The guinea pig who played Pickle is just fine. The episode was inspired by JJ Philbin’s (the creator of Single Parents) daughter. It was her guinea pig that was actually stepped on and died. It was really traumatic for JJ, and made an impression on her. The rest of us said,  ‘You have to do this as one of the moments. You have to. The way that parents talk to kids about grief is a real thing. So, let's have fun with it.’

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Photo: ABC

Tune in tonight at 9:30|8:30c on ABC to watch Single Parents’ latest episode “The Beast.”

Will encourages Angie to rediscover her passion for heavy metal music by taking a guitar class, and in turn, Angie insists that Will get back in the field covering weather by driving both of them into a storm. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang explore their romantic passions as Douglas pursues his crush on Big Red with the help of Miggy, and Poppy feels an instant connection with a dreamy musician.

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

Photo: ABC

Watch Single Parents Wednesdays at 9:30|8:30c on ABC or via streaming on the ABC app, ABC.com/Hulu, and on demand.

 

Keep up with your favorite Single Parents on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram #SingleParents | Website

Behind the Scenes of Single Parents

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  1. Avatar for Terri SteffesTerri Steffes

    November 28, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    I definitely want to tune in and watch Single Parents some time. I know that I would love it. So many of my friends are single parents.

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  2. Avatar for CandyCandy

    November 28, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    We don’t watch much tv. I haven’t seen this show. Glad you found something you enjoy

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  3. Avatar for Melissa ChapmanMelissa Chapman

    November 28, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    I am so sorry that I have not seen the show but anything with Brad Garrett is worth seeing in my book. That visit to the set looked like so much fun and meeting the cast a great experience.

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  4. Avatar for Alli SmithAlli Smith

    November 28, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    I haven’t seen this one and now I’m over-the-top intrigued. How fun for you to take a behind the scenes tour and get up close and personal. Love it!

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  5. Avatar for GiGi EatsGiGi Eats

    November 28, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    What a fun event and experience!! I love getitng behind the scenes looks at things!!!!

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  6. Avatar for TasheenaTasheena

    November 28, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    This looks like such a fun experience. I can’t wait to check this out.

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  7. Avatar for JeanetteJeanette

    November 28, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    That would be so cool. I would love to take a behind the scenes tour of a TV show. It would be fun to see what is done behind a scenes of a show.

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  8. Avatar for TOmi CTOmi C

    November 28, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    Haven’t seen this show. Brad Garrett? OMG loved him in Everybody Loves Raymond. Glad to see he’s still on TV

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  9. Avatar for AmandaAmanda

    November 28, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    I have never heard of this show but it sounds fun. I was raised by a single mom so I know how fun yet difficult it can be!

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  10. Avatar for Amber MyersAmber Myers

    November 28, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    This is such a funny show. I have seen a few episodes and laughed. I like the actors in it.

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  11. Avatar for PamPam

    November 28, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    I’ve heard about this show several times now bu never got around to watching it. It looks super cute and funny.

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  12. Avatar for RochRoch

    November 28, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    This is a great show to watch with friends who are also singles who you can all relate. It’s full of comedy!

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  13. Avatar for HeatherHeather

    November 28, 2018 at 10:47 pm

    I’m literally watching this show as we speak. I’m loving it. It’s so cool that you were able to visit the set.

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  14. Avatar for CatalinaCatalina

    November 29, 2018 at 6:55 am

    I am sure that we all will love this Single Parents movie. Seems to be a movie to watch together with the whole family during the holidays. I am glad to know about behind the scenes details!

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  15. Avatar for Amy hAmy h

    November 29, 2018 at 11:00 am

    I can’t say that I’ve heard of this show yet, but I’m going to have to look out for it. Looks like it’ll be great

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  16. Avatar for RachelRachel

    November 29, 2018 at 11:49 am

    I am getting ready to watch this. I have all of the episodes recorded. It looks so funny.

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  17. Avatar for AngieAngie

    November 29, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    I absolutely adore this show. I mean, I was hooked from the minute they had to sing that Moana song in the first episode (because that is 100% accurate about parenting haha) and I’ve been watching it ever since. Such a fun show!

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  18. Avatar for Shoshana SueShoshana Sue

    November 29, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    As a single parent, I will so relate to this comedy show. I can’t wait to watch, it sounds hilarious and such an amazing set

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  19. Avatar for Ashley GrantAshley Grant

    November 29, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    I’ve never seen the show, but I bet it would be fun to go onto the set of my favorite sitcoms. Oh to stand on the set of Star Trek or Burn Notice or Firefly. I just think that would be the neatest thing EVER! Glad you got to have this experience.

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