Go On... Or Don't.

Apparently, Matthew Perry has a new show lined up for next season.


Entitled "Go On," this show will star "Perry... as a cheeky sportscaster who tries to move on from loss and finds comfort from the members of his mandatory group-therapy sessions."


A cranky professional in the media industry? You mean, like Studio 60? Oh no no no you mean like Mr. Sunshine?


Matthew Perry, I'm rooting for you, but stop playing the same role. Especially if that same role hasn't meant a hit show since Friends (in which you weren't even that ornery, except for sometimes, like a normal person). Think differently. Play someone else. Do a drama. Play a really cheerful person. Do. Something. Fresh. People didn't want to see Matt LeBlanc beat the Joey character into the ground, but he just won a Golden Globe for his role in the British show, "Episodes"! In which he played itself? Maybe a bad example. I haven't seen Episodes though... maybe LeBlanc plays himself... but differently. Oh, I don't know.


The point is: Matthew Perry, I want to see your range! I find you endearing, and I'm rooting for you, but I will not watch you play the same character over and over... unless you find a really killer vehicle. 


Like, why doesn't NBC just put you in BFF? Best Friends Forever! I can't believe you are canceling it, NBC! I'm still so mad at you.