Article: But everybody loves Tyler James Williams.(Promotion)

Tyler James Williams stars as Chris, a responsible, resilient 13-year-old struggling to keep his siblings in line at home while facing a new neighborhood and new school, in UPN's hit comedy Everybody Hates Chris. Recently, this talented young actor told us a little about his life, both on and off the set.

(Q) You play a kid growing up in the 1980s in Brooklyn. How did you prepare for the part?

[a] I watched my parents as they showed me corny dance steps, told me about their hip (corny) catchphrases, and showed me pictures of their tight (corny) clothes styles. All I really had to do was think, "corny."

(Q) What is life like on the set of ...

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