Episode Detail: Pilot Episode - Ellen Burstyn Show
Debut: Ellen Burstyn plays Ellen Brewer, a college professor and best-selling author whose Baltimore brownstone is also home to her mother (Elaine Stritch), daughter (Megan Mullally) and grandson (Jesse Tendler). In the opener, Ellen tries to channel the energies of a student who'd rather devote himself to rock and roll than write a paper. Tom: Barry Sobel. Jonathan: Billy Wirth. Allegra: Lydie Denier. Carrie: Winifred Freedman.
