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)