Critic Reviews

Shepherd handles the romantic banter quite well. ... But so far, Shepherd isn't particularly adept at the other comic demands of her role: the double takes, the slowly dawning reactions, the ironic deliveries and other tricks of the trade.

Cybill is bawdy, rowdy and fun. Indeed, it's a comedy for the over-the-hill gang to look at - and laugh ruefully along with all the wrinkle, cellulite, bad date, bad sex, bad marriage jokes. [11 Jan 1995]

Well written, well produced and well acted. [02 Jan 1995, p.B41]

Letting the viewers feel like they were in on the fun was Moonlighting's greatest asset. First impressions indicate it will be a strength of Cybill as well. [02 Jan 1995, p.D1]

Shepherd reveals more spunk and style than she did in Moonlighting; like Candice Bergen and Burt Reynolds before her, she will soar to sitcom stardom. [02 Jan 1995, p.1F]

Few new shows, at least on CBS, arrive in such polished and sparkling condition. If it gets better, it may turn out to be terrific.

Dark, sophisticated zingers abound in the premiere, with earthquake tremors and impotence leading to laughter. Shepherd, still refining herself as a comic actress, is smart enough to surround herself with talented pros on both sides of the camera. [02 Jan 1995, p.23]

There's something magical about Shepherd that keeps us interested and makes us predict a long life for this series. [02 Jan 1995, p.1]

Cybill crackles with that kind of wry, brittle, unexpected wit and it could well rejuvenate the sagging CBS Monday night schedule. [01 Jan 1995]

Here's a surprise from CBS - a new comedy that's actually fairly funny. [02 Jan 1995, p.6E]