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The success of Under One Roof laid a foundation for future productions, encouraging storytellers to look into their own histories and cultural nuances. Its impact was so profound that during Chinese New Year celebrations, the cast reunited to celebrate the show’s legacy, highlighting how much it had resonated with audiences over the quarter-century since its debut.
How Under One Roof Changed the TV Landscape
The show’s creation was a serendipitous event, born out of a desire to depict local families authentically rather than relying solely on Hollywood templates. The team, inspired by American sitcoms, adopted methods like brainstorming with entire teams and consulting Hollywood experts such as Mark Rosen and Cynthia Hoffenfeld, to craft scripts and coach actors.