Gary Unmarried

The series was known as Project Gary during tapings before it premiered on television under its final title.

The role of Louise Brooks was recast after the pilot episode; Laura Marano played her first, then Kathryn Newton took over from episode 2 onward.

After an initial order of 13 episodes, CBS ordered seven more episodes on November 14, 2008, giving the first season a full 20-episode pickup.

On May 10, 2009, series creator Ed Yeager and fellow executive producer Ric Swartzlander left the show over creative differences after the first season.

The show won the 'Favorite New TV Comedy' award at the 35th People's Choice Awards on January 7, 2009, beating out Kath & Kim and Worst Week, both of which were cancelled after one season.

CBS cancelled Gary Unmarried on May 18, 2010, alongside Accidentally on Purpose and The New Adventures of Old Christine, leaving an unresolved plotline at the end of the second season.

Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre appeared as himself in a Season 2 episode, getting comically attacked twice by Gary's brother Mitch.

Ryan Malgarini and Kathryn Newton both won Young Artist Awards in 2010 for Best Supporting Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) for their roles as Tom and Louise Brooks.