Swingtown

CBS has definitely been selling the sexy sizzle on its new '70s-set drama Swingtown .

Swingtown is set in a Chicago suburb in 1976. It revolves around several couples who at times partake in partner swapping and drug use.

Cast member Lana Parrilla and creator Mike Kelley say Swingtown , despite the hype, is much more than people having sex.

Sex sells, what can you say, and they would be remiss not to push that, Kelley told The News. I just hope people who come for the prurient reasons aren't disappointed. There's actually a warm heart beating in this.

CBS is banking on raciness getting people to watch during the slow summer. The show started out targeted for HBO, which passed because it had similar sexy series. Showtime also passed because of projects in the works, after which it landed at CBS. Kelley reworked the show a little and the series ended up in the summer lineup.

No doubt CBS will draw some barbs from watchdog groups.

CBS As we watched the premier I was surprised, relieved and even a little shocked to find that Swingtown was very well done.

I was intrigued that the show seemed to have gotten so many things right, from the clothing and the music of the 1970s, to the attitudes and motivations of newbies, vanillas and seasoned swingers.

The show, which throws an unsuspecting married couple into the burgeoning 1976 swinging scene of suburban Chicago seems to be written by people who definitely have some understanding of the lifestyle, because... I want to live next door to the Deckers.

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