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GOLDBERGS, THE
Air Date: Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Time Slot: 8:30 PM-9:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#202) "Mama Drama"
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ADAM AUDITIONS FOR THE SCHOOL MUSICAL AND LEARNS THE HARSH REALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS, ON ABC'S "THE GOLDBERGS"

Actor and comedienne Ana Gasteyer guest stars

"Mama Drama" - Adam's desire to be the lead in the school musical, "Jesus Christ Superstar," goes unfulfilled when he's cast in something other than the leading role. Insistent her son is a star, Beverly casts Adam in a rival show, but when he becomes too self-obsessed for the rest of the cast, Beverly makes a drastic decision. Meanwhile, Murray's disdain for traffic results in leaving every sporting event early much to Barry's dismay, including a Flyers game that ends with an unprecedented event, on "The Goldbergs," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"The Goldbergs" stars Wendi McLendon-Covey ("Bridesmaids") as Beverly Goldberg, Patton Oswalt ("Ratatouille") as adult Adam Goldberg, Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg, Troy Gentile ("Good Luck Chuck") as Barry Goldberg, Hayley Orrantia ("The X Factor") as Erica Goldberg, with George Segal ("Just Shoot Me") as Pops Solomon and Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") as Murray Goldberg.

Guest starring is Natalie Alyn Lind as Dana Caldwell, Ana Gasteyer as Miss Cinoman, Stephen Tobolowsky as Principal Ball, Cedric Yarbrough as Vic, Mason Cook as Tyler, Kenny Ridwan as Dave Kim, Madison Hu as Debbie, Brice Fisher as Dante and Maddy Caddell as Denise.

"Mama Drama" was written by Marc Firek and directed by David Katzenberg.

"The Goldbergs" is written and executive-produced by Adam F. Goldberg ("Breaking In," "Fanboys") and also executive-produced by Doug Robinson, Seth Gordon, Alex Barnow and Marc Firek. "The Goldbergs" is from Adam Sandler's production company, Happy Madison, and is produced by Sony Pictures Television. It is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound.

For more information about "The Goldbergs" visit ABC.com/TheGoldbergs

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