Article: `Sons & Daughters,' premiering Tuesday on ABC.

Byline: Hal Boedeker

This TV season's most entertaining new series has a terrible time slot and a bland title. "Sons & Daughters" just doesn't do justice to this innovative comedy about a wacky family in turmoil.

Problem No. 1: Grandpa has confided that he wants to leave Grandma rather than celebrate at their 25th anniversary party.

Problem No. 2: Grandma has a meltdown in a bowling alley.

Problem No. 3: Borrowing money from these relatives guarantees a guilt trip.

ABC hasn't done this show any favors by scheduling back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. EST Tuesdays, starting this week. "Sons & Daughters" will compete against NBC's ...

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