The Neighborhood, developed and written by Jim Reynolds and directed by James Burrows, tells the story of Dave Johnson (played by Max Greenfield, who replaced Josh Lawson in the pilot episode) who originally lived in the Midwest and moved his family to Los Angeles.After entering the black community, not everyone here appreciates his neighborly style, including the protagonist's new neighbor Calvin Butler (Cedric the Entertainer).Other starring actors include Sheaun McKinney, Tichina Arnold, Beth Behrs, Marcel Spears and Hank Greenspan.