Sitcom. Dave Whiteman and his family living in the lap of luxury in Beverly Hills appear to have it all but have their lives shaken up when they take in Jerry Baskin, a middle aged tramp, (Baskin had chosen the Whiteman's pool to commit suicide in but was rescued by Dave). Baskin also managed to teach the Whiteman's a few things about life. Based on the 1985 film of the same name which itself was based on a 1932 French original called Boudu Saved From Drowning. 

REGULAR CAST

With:- HECTOR ELIZONDO as Dave Whiteman / ANITA MORRRIS as Barbara Whiteman / TIM THOMERSON as Jerry Baskin / EVAN RICHARDS as Max Whiteman / EILEEN SEELEY as Jenny Whiteman / APRIL ORTIZ as Carmen, the Maid   

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Devisor: Howard Gewirtz / Writers: Al Aidekman, Robert Bruce, Howard Gewirtz, Terry Hart, Robert Keats, Rich Reinhart, Martin Weiss / Camera: Richard Hissong / Music: David Frank / Costume: Emily Williams / Executive Producers: Howard Gewirtz, Richard Rosenstock

USA / Fox-Touchstone-Gil Grant Productions-Chapman Productions / 13x30m-e / 1987

ONE SEASON

13 Episodes / Saturdays 8.00pm then 9.00pm / 26 April - 12 September 1987

Five of the episodes listed below were unaired.

1.JERRY'S MISSION (26 April 1987)

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.

With:- BRUCE KIRBY as Maury Rodman / MICHAEL FAIRMAN as Henry Phelps / FELTON PERRY as Al / SUSAN KELLERMAN as Duchess / DEANNE MENCHER as Celia Rodman

2. SOMETHING MILD (25 July 1987)

After clashing with her parents once too often Jenny decides to run away from home.

With:- MICHAEL SHANER as Turk Black

3. SKIN TIGHT ( 1 August 1987)

Barbara and Dave are shocked when they learn their mother is considering plastic surgery.

With:- JO DE WINTER as Victoria / BRUCE KIRBY as Maury Rodman / MONTE LANDIS as Channeler / LEE LUCAS as Ventura

4. MAX BEDROOM (8 August 1987)

Max falls in love and decides Jerry is the ideal man to advise him on matters of the heart.

With:- DANIELLE BRISEBOIN as Ally

5. ALTARED STATES ( 15 August 1987)

Julie, Dave's sister, seeks solace with the family after her boyfriend leaves her.

With:- GINA HECHT as Julie Whiteman / DANIEL CHODOS as Rabbi Bob / RICK LIEBERMAN as Charlie

6. SHAPIRO'S CARMEN ( 22 August 1987)

A doctor falls in love with Carmen, the Whiteman's maid, and it looks like they may lose her when she considers marrying him.

With:- ROY BUKTENICA as DR Adam Shapiro

7. DANCING IN THE DARK (5 September 1987)

Barbara feels something is missing from her life after meeting one of her old friends who has made a big success of her life - after listening to the wise words of Jerry, Barbara decides to become a dancer.

With:- DEBBIE BARKER as Jo Jo Blankenship / MARTIN CASSIDY as Director / RICKY STOUT as Scout

8. YOU OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES (12 September 1987)

Dave has turned film investor but doesn't realise the star of the film, Dirk Stoner, is somewhat over the hill.

With:- BRUCE KIRBY as Maury Rodman / BILL MOREY as Dirk Stoner / DOUG WARHIT as Ted Byrd

THE FOLLOWING FIVE EPISODES WENT UNAIRED

9. A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS

Part one of a two part story. Jerry Learns that his business manager has been embezzling large amounts of funds from his company.

With:- DOUG WARHIT as Ted Byrd / PATRICK CRONIN as Stan / BERT ROSARIO as Ruben / SAM SCARBER as Bernard

10. FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE

Part two of a two part story. Dave has to face up to the fact that he may be penniless.

With:- DOUG WARHIT as Ted Byrd / BERT ROSARIO as Ruben / SAM SCARBER as Bernard / TIMMY CAPELLO as John Q. Public / ALISHA DAS as Narcissus

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.

With:- PAXTON WHITEHEAD as Derek / JAY ACOVONE as Eddie / IAN PRAISER as Lounge Guy / JEAN JACKSON as Lounge Girl / MICHAEL FRANCIS CLARKE as 2nd Lounge Girl

12. THE LEGEND THAT IS BARBARA

Barbara finds herself heavily mixed up with the Mafia after buying into a Pizza parlor.

With:- J.E. FREEMAN as Mr Creukshank / JOSEPH CALI as Gus / JACK BRUSKOFF as Dwight / MELINDA GARDNER as Stylish Woman / LARRY MINTZ as Mr Bennett / MICHAEL STONEALL as Stylish Man

13. JERRY STRIKES OUT

Jerry manages to bring Dave's entire workforce out on strike.

With:- DAVID ALAN GRIER as Edwin / BERT ROSARIO as Ruben / JULIAN DEYER as Keith / MARINA PALMIER as Juanita / VANESSA PAUL as Grace