About
About the Show
Inspired by the best-selling books from actress/comedian Chelsea Handler, "Are You There, Chelsea?" follows the exploits of the twentysomething Chelsea (Laura Prepon, "That '70s Show"), an opinionated and unapologetic young woman who lives life to the fullest as a cocktail waitress, friend, daughter, sister and sexually dynamic "advanced drinker."
Chelsea's life revolves around her work at Jerry's Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey, where she is surrounded by an eclectic group of friends and co-workers, including Rick (Jake McDorman, "Greek"), the handsome bartender; Olivia (Ali Wong, "Breaking In"), a fellow cocktail waitress and Chelsea's best friend since childhood; and Todd (Mark Povinelli, "Water for Elephants"), the bar back who is always ready with a quick comeback. Chelsea and Olivia have recently moved in with Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus, "The Middle"), a sweet and somewhat sheltered young woman who could be considered the polar opposite of Chelsea. And then there's Chelsea's dad, Melvin (Lenny Clarke, "Rescue Me"), a man with a big personality and a big heart... and all too often - a big mouth.
Chelsea Handler ("Chelsea Lately") has a recurring role as Chelsea's born-again Christian sister, Sloane, a married, conservative new mom who has little in common with her carefree sister.
"Are You There, Chelsea?" is a production of Bonanza Productions in association with 4-to-6 Foot Productions, Werner Entertainment, Borderline Amazing Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Dottie Dartland Zicklin ("Dharma & Greg") and Julie Larson ("The Drew Carey Show") are creators and executive producers. Chelsea Handler serves as executive producer, along with Tom Werner ("That '70s Show"), Mike Clements ("The Life & Times of Tim") and Tom Brunelle ("Chelsea Lately").
Credits
- Starring
- Laura Prepon
- Lenny Clarke
- Lauren Lapkus
- Jake McDorman
- Mark Povinelli
- Ali Wong
- Special Guest Star
- Chelsea Handler
- Executive Producers
- Julie Larson & Dottie Dartland Zicklin
- Chelsea Handler & Tom Brunelle
- Tom Werner & Mike Clements
- Kenton Allen
- Creators
- Julie Larson & Dottie Dartland Zicklin
- Director (pilot & series)
- Gail Mancuso
- Co-executive producer
- Robin Schiff
- Consulting producers
- Clay Graham, Tom Brady, Dan O'Keefe
- Producer
- Bari Halle Cannon
- Writers
- Brian Gallivan, Ed Lee
- Casting directors
- Gillian O'Neill, Jeanie Bacharach
- Production designer
- Michael Gallenberg
- Director of photography
- Wayne Kennan
- Editor
- Chris Poulos
- Composer
- Matter Music
- Origination
- Los Angeles, CA
- Produced by
- Bonanza Productions in association with 4-to-6 Foot Productions, Werner Entertainment, Borderline Amazing Productions and Warner Bros. Television.




