The majority of actors and actresses who star in television shows are those who are skinny and attractive. However, the United States as a whole is considered obese. One particular show, Mike and Molly, took a different approach when it came to the stars' appearance. Mike and Molly stars Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell, who are two tall actors. The show talks about their love life and the different life lessons they learn throughout it with a more comedic than serious view. The approach adopted in this exhibition raises four different questions. How much does the weight of the stars affect the show? Does this affect airtime or the likelihood of winning a prize? Were they hired because of their weight? How do the media view these actors? The weight of the actors within the series has a significant impact, but in a positive way. Americans are more likely to watch Mike and Molly because of the weight of the stars. They can relate more to them than to a thin, beautiful model who looks nothing like them. Television as a whole has recently been taken over by reality shows. Even though it is not a reality show, it is more realistic than other TV shows. This is a show that even the heaviest viewers can enjoy. Ann Oldenburg interviewed Billy Gardell who plays Mike, the husband of Melissa McCarthy, who plays Molly. Gardell said, "We've had heavier people come up and say it's nice to see someone who's not 112 pounds, and people have come up and said, 'I like the way you're approaching this.' There’s always a positive energy to our show” (par. 13) This shows how much Mike and Molly’s viewers appreciate how different it is. The fact that the actors/actresses are tall sets the show apart. series of Freaky Comedy's many other TV shows...... middle of paper ... " Edmonton Journal, May 13, 2011. Proquest Web. March 19, 2014. Hinckley, David. "Much to be gained in 'Mike & Molly' no brutal humor in a big-hearted romance." March 2014. Miller, Jacquie. “Melissa McCarthy Takes Comedy Crown; Mike & Molly Star Surprise Comedy Award Winner, While Jim Parsons Wins Second Emmy. " Ottawa Citizen, September 19, 2011. Proquest. Web. March 17, 2014. Moore, Frazier. " Gardell enjoys his role in 'Mike & Molly' Fame, success are not taken for granted. " Journal-Gazette, May 11, 2012. Proquest. Web. March 17, 2014. Oldenburg, Ann. 'Mike & Molly' star says success is worth the weight. " Gannet News Service, October 2, 2011. Proquest. Internet. March 16, 2014.Owen, Rob. "Billy Gardell enjoys his role in 'Mike & Molly'." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 20, 2010. Proquest. Internet. March 19. 2014.