Down and Out in Beverly Hills
series not in production
Ended
Comedy
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 13
avg.Runtime | 30 min
First EP | 1987-07-25
Last EP | 1987-09-12
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Down and Out in Beverly Hills is a 30 minute TV series based on the 1986 movie of the same name. It aired from July 25, 1987 to September 12, 1987 on on the fledging Fox network. It has the distinction of being the first ever show to be cancelled by Fox; only 13 episodes were produced. The cast included Hector Elizondo as Dave Whiteman, Anita Morris as Barbara Whiteman, Eileen Seeley as Jenny Whiteman, April Ortiz as Carmen the Maid, and Tim Thomerson as Jerry Baskin. Evan Richards was the only cast member of the film to reprise his role for TV.
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Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1987-04-26
1
Jerry's Mission
1987-04-26
Dave has cause for concern after learning that one of his friends owns a property which sees him acting as a 'slum landlord' to his put upon tenants.
2
Something Mild
1987-07-25
After clashing with her parents once too often Jenny decides to run away from home.
3
Skin Tight
1987-08-01
Barbara and Dave are shocked when they learn their mother is considering plastic surgery.
4
Max Bedroom
1987-08-08
Max falls in love and decides Jerry is the ideal man to advice him on mattersof the heart.
5
Altared States
1987-08-15
Julie, Dave's sister, seeks solace with the family after her boyfriend leaves her.
6
Shapiro's Carmen
1987-08-22
A doctor falls in love with Carmen, the Whiteman's maid, and it looks like they may lose her when she considers marrying him.
7
Dancing in the Dark
1987-09-05
Barbara feels something is missing from her life after meeting with one of her old friends who has made a big success of her life - after listening to the wise words of Jerry.
8
You Ought to Be in Pictures
1987-09-12
Dave has turned film investor but doesn't realise the star of the film, Dirk Stoner, is somewhat over the hill.
9
A Fistful of Dollars (1)
Dave learns that his business manager has been embezzling large amount of funds from his company.
10
For a Few Dollars More (2)
Dave has to face up to the fact that he may be penniless.
11
Jerry Jumps Right In
Jerry gets a job playing piano on a cruise ship but is soon struggling with the pressures of regular employment.
12
The Legend That Is Barbara
Barbara finds herself heavily mixed up with the mafia after buying into a pizza parlor.
13
Jerry Strikes Out
Jerry manages to bring Dave's entire workforce out on strike.
CAST
charactor: Dave Whiteman
Original: Héctor Elizondo
Total EP: 13
charactor: Barbara Whiteman
Original: Anita Morris
Total EP: 13
charactor: Max Whiteman
Original: Evan Richards
Total EP: 13
charactor: Jerry Baskin
Original: Tim Thomerson
Total EP: 13
charactor:
Original: Bruce Kirby
Total EP: 3
charactor:
Original: David Alan Grier
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Jay Acovone
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Michael Fairman
Total EP: 1
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