The show is set in Los Angeles, CA and is about a catering company called Party Down Catering and its employees on the job. The hook of the storyline is that none of them enjoy being caterers and they all have bigger aspirations to become rich and famous actors, comedians and writers in Hollywood. All of them with the exception of the main character Henry who is played by Adam Scott (the asshole brother from Step Brothers):
Henry is a wannabe actor. He's apparently done some bit acting but his claim to fame is having been "that guy in the beer commercial. The one that says, "Are we having fun YET?'" Henry has reluctantly returned to Party Down where he worked years earlier. He is not happy working this job but can't find anything else. - IMDB.With the catering job being their minimum wage way to pay the bills until they make it big. Their constant underacheiving, laziness, pranks, cussing and general disdain for their boss and job leads them into never-ending hilarious situations.(All of them except their eccentric and over the top success whore of a boss Played by Ken Marino who is the team leader who doesn't know how to lead anyone). Their catering company usually works with Hollywood stars and Hollywood parties. What makes it even harder for the aspiring Hollywood stars is that they are continually put in situations wherein they can try to excel their careers while they should actually be doing their job, catering.
I honestly haven't laughed out loud while watching a TV show in long time, as much as I have laughed while watching this show. The supporting cast of Martin Starr (the guy in knocked up who gets dared to grow out his beard) and Jane Lynch (the wacky over the top older lady in every Judd Apatow movie) is what sets the series into motion. There's also some guest spots by Ken Jeong (Leslie Chao from the Hangover), Jennifer Coolidge, Megan Mullaly and Kristen Bell (Forgetting Sarah Marshall). The Main character Henry is contemplating quitting acting and trying to right his life. But in between his job, prospects, co-workers antics, budding relationship with a co-worker and his bosses never-ending carelessness he gets stuck in the middle of ridiculous sitiuations and hilarity usually ensues! The second season has already started so jump in and watch this smart, over the top, lofty, and hilarious comedy. Oh, yeah. Did I mention that the series is written and produced by the likes of Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years) and Paul "Slappa 'Da Bass" Rudd. If that ain't enough for you to watch this series I don't know what is. Well, they do cater a porn awards show and an orgy.... So.... Enjoy!
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