The Baxters (Syndicated 1979-1981, Larry Keith, Anita Gillette)

A strange hybrid of sitcom and interactive gameshow that saw sitcom episodes in the lives of the everyday Baxter family. These segments lasted about 10 minutes and each one ended with a dilemma of some kind for the family with the studio audience and viewers at home (via a phone in) able to comment on how they would like the story to end. Interestingly the show had a completely different cast for season two.

production details
USA | Syndicated | 25×25 minutes | 1979-1981

Producer: Norman Lear

SEASON ONE CAST:-
LARRY KEITH as Fred Baxter
ANITA GILLETTE as Nancy Baxter
DERIN ALTAY as Naomi Baxter
CHRIS PETERSEN as Jonah Baxter
TERRI LYNN WOOD as Rachael Baxter

SEASON TWO CAST:-
SEAN McCANN as Jim Baxter
TERRY TWEED as Susan Baxter
MARIANNE McISAAC as Allison Baxter
SAMMY SNYDERS as Gregg Baxter
MEGAN FOLLOWS as Lucy Baxter

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