The Drew Carey Show
originally aired on ABC
The Drew Carey Show is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1995, to September 8, 2004. Set in Cleveland, Ohio, the series revolved around the retail office and home life of "everyman" Drew Carey. Show was created by Carey, who had both stand-up comedy and writing experience, and television writer and producer Bruce Helford.
Drew Carey is a fictionalized version of himself, a self-proclaimed "everyman" Drew Carey (the comedian) has explained that his character is what the actor would have been if he had not become an actor. He has a core group of friends who embark with him on his everyday trials and tribulations. Drew's workplace is the office of fictional Cleveland department store Winfred-Louder.