Mr. Mayor, starring TV legend Ted Danson as a wealthy ad executive-turned-mayor of Los Angeles, is about a month in. It's the latest from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, who've been busy creating a modern TV comedy dynasty following the success of
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
But they've spent a career writing about New York City, so what's it mean when they start writing about Los Angeles?
"It's very much New Yorkers' spin on L.A.," actress Vella Lovell told LAist. She plays Danson's social media influencer-turned-chief of staff.
Ted Danson as Mayor Neil Bremer in
Mr. Mayor episode "Dodger Day," alongside Bobby Moynihan as Jayden. (Justin Lubin/NBC)