Both. Drama but quirky, with nice broad strokes of some surprisingly smart comedy.

I loved that show, Shecky.  Particularly watching the Chicago cop trying to deal with Mister Upright and clean the Mountie.
And no matter that they went into a sewer to do something - Fraiser, the mountie, would always emerge clean and unruffled much to the Chicago cops displeasure.  It was a pleasure to watch.
As for Paul Gross as Michael.  Hmm, hadn't thought of that.  I'd say he was too young but then there's always makeup and he does do that quiet strength thing VERY WELL.  Okay, ya got my vote on that one Shecky.

I think I mentioned this on another thread that was integrated with this one.
Sharlto Copley (guy from District 9) for Butters.  He does wacky amazingly well.

I think Gary Oldman would make a great Nic.

I would have guessed Terry Pratchett, myself.  It bears a certain similarity to his "town where curiousity not only kills the cat, it drops it off the pier with lead weights tied around its feet" quote.

Lemme guess - Ankh-Morpork???

I know this thread was done in some form before so if the moderators think it should be shut down - I understand.
I just had a weird thought and wanted to share.  (One of many I have from time to time.  It's an odd and scary place in my head.)

Was thinking that, I know I'm gonna spell it wrong, that Sharlto Copley(District 9) would make a great Butters.
Gel up his hair, put on geekoid glasses and make his clothing slightly too large and rumpled and he'd be great.
And the man can act.

Every writer works differently.  You just have to find your rhythm, so to speak.

There you is Tribble.
I've been trying to return message you for several days now.  Your message inbox is full.
Thank you so very much for the info you sent me.  Only problem is I live in Southern California.  I think the commute would be a bit much.  But thank you so very much for your kindness.  I hope your life is doing well and keeps getting better.
Again many thanks,
    SL

Glad to have helped.