The behind-the-scenes working of the hotel business may not seem like a place for comedy fodder, but with the crazy employees staffing New York’s The Inn, laughter is inevitable.
“Do Not Disturb” is one of the first comedies FOX is rolling out this fall season on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m.

The pilot episode, “Work Sex,” showcases the talents of a mostly unknown cast. When a former co-worker publishes a story about an illicit affair with his supervisor in the hotel, the employees, both on the management and maintenance side, start speculating on whom the story could be about.
Of course, most of them suspect Neal, the general hotel manager, who has a practiced set of moves for wooing the people who work for him. Played by Jerry O’Connell, Neal doesn’t quite reach the smarmy standard associated with used car salesmen, but he’s treading a fine line.
Niecy Nash (“Reno 911”) plays Rhonda, the human resources director, who allows Neal to think he’s running the show when she’s really keeping the hotel guests from running to the nearest Bates Motel.

The rest of the cast includes Larry (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), the head of housekeeping, who is usually dealing with his relationship with his boyfriend more than his job (he describes himself as a “Bravo-watching houseplant”), Nicole (Molly Stanton), the front desk girl who wants to be a model, Molly (Jolene Purdy), who works in reservations and wants to be discovered as a singer and Gus (Dave Franco), a-roadie-turned-bellman.
The beauty of this ensemble cast is it allows audiences many chances to find a favorite character and identify with them.

The show is fast-paced, with short scenes and a laugh track guiding the way through the various plot lines each of the characters are embroiled in. Techno music interludes and irreverent humor seem to be trademarks of the show.
“Do Not Disturb” has definite potential as a different twist on the workplace drama and all-new pilots deserve a shot. It could be the next
TV favorite.

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