Sam was the straight man occasionally a bit sarcastic but usually quite serious.
His heart was always in the right place, and he always made the noble choice.
Al was the comic relief.
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The pilot opens with their engagement party, and they seem blissfully happy together.
We only rarely got the slightest glimpses behind the scenes in the project’s present-day time.
Sam was the hero, while Al was the sidekick.
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In the revival, on the other hand, Ben and Addison are more like co-stars.
Addison is shocked, though she barely has time to react.
This could make for some humorous situations, but also situations that are painful for both Addison and Ben.
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It’s not easy to create a sequel thatpays tribute to its predecessor without simply recreating it.
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