I've not watched Malibu Country specifically because it looked too much like the sitcom Reba, only with the addition of Lily Tomlin as the (what appeared to be) stereotypical sassy, somewhat foul-mouthed and/or dirty minded old lady. *yawns*
I have yet to see the pilot I think its probably going to be cancelled by spring anyways. I knew CR not only from AW(Sandy/Cecile were one of my favorite pairs bummed they split in RL though) but also as the airhead on Murphy Brown as well.
I also liked Van quite a bit. Cute AND funny!
Van was hilarious he and Cheyenne together usually teen marriages on TV aren't that entertaining but they were and realistic considering.