ABC’s “The Role of a Lifetime” tackles modern parenting head-on in a new hybrid docu-series. Starring Amanda Keller, Kate Ritchie, and Nazeem Hussain, the five-part series blends factual segments with scripted comedy sketches to address the tsunami of challenges facing today’s parents.
With parenting guru Maggie Dent and other experts, the show explores everything from giving tweens iPhones to tackling the dreaded “the birds and the bees” talk. The series also provides a platform for teens to offer their own perspectives on the ever-changing world of raising kids.
Producer Debbie Cuell (“Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds”) and director/producer Hayden Guppy (“The Hundred with Andy Lee”) aim to create a refreshing alternative to typical observational documentaries. The combination of comedy and real-world exploration promises a funny, surprising, and ultimately enlightening look at parenting in the digital age.
“The Role of a Lifetime” premieres Tuesday, February 18 at 8:30pm on ABC.
