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Episode Guide, First Season (1990-91) The lines beginning with '[n.nn]' contain the official episode title as obtained from the production company. The numbers in brackets are an informal numbering scheme where the integer part indicates the season number and the fractional part gives the number of the episode in order of original air date. NOTE: these [n.nn] numbers are *NOT* based on official information and are completely unofficial. "Walker #", "Production #", and revision dates were obtained from copies of the scripts. The comment in curly braces following the title is a brief description of the blackout gag(s) at the beginning and end of the program. Additional information can be found in the episode guide supplement. Sunday broadcasts were at 7:30 PM Eastern and Thursday broadcasts at 8:30 PM Eastern unless otherwise noted. The episode capsule summaries are based on the summaries in _TV Guide_; the (frequent) _TV Guide_ spelling errors have been corrected. ============================================================================= Regular cast (credited at the beginning of the show): Actor Abbrev. Character -------------------- ------- ----------------------------------- Abraham Benrubi ABe Francis Lawrence "Lar(r)y" Kubiac III Anne Bloom ABl Judy Lewis (Season 1 except pilot) Maia Brewton MB Shelly Ann Lewis Melanie Chartoff MC Grace Musso Jennifer Guthrie JG Annie Faith Sloan (a guest star in season 2, she became a regular in season 3) Sherman Howard SH Martin Lloyd "Marty" Lewis (pilot only) William Jayne WJ (BJ) Michael Patrick "Mikey" Randall (usually billed as Billy Jayne in season 2) Paul Johansson PJ Nick Comstock (season 2) Taj Johnson TJ Frank Lemmer (season 1 and 2) Corin Nemec CN Parker Lloyd Lewis Harold Pruett HP Brad Penny (season 3) John Pinette JP Coach Hank Kohler (season 3) Troy Slaten TS Jerry Steiner Timothy Stack TSt Martin Lloyd "Marty" Lewis (except pilot) Mary Ellen Trainor MET Judy Lewis, pilot and season 2 ============================================================================= Quick Guide ----------- Seq# Air Date "Title" {blackout} ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1.01] 1990 Sep 02 "Pilot" {refrigerator} [1.02] 1990 Sep 09 "Operation Kubiac" {attic} [1.03] 1990 Sep 16 "Power Play" {washing machine} [1.04] 1990 Sep 23 "Parker Lewis Must Lose" {medicine cabinet} [1.05] 1990 Sep 30 "Close, but No Guitar" {Parker's locker} [1.06] 1990 Oct 07 "G.A.G. Dance" {television set} [1.07] 1990 Oct 14 "Love's a Beast" {slide projector screen} [1.08] 1990 Oct 21 "Saving Grace" {microwave} [1.09] 1990 Oct 28 "Musso & Frank" {portrait photographer's camera} [1.10] 1990 Nov 04 "Deja Dudes" {front door peephole} [1.11] 1990 Nov 15 "Radio Free Flamingo" {car trunk} [1.12] 1990 Nov 18 "Science Fair" {coat closet} [1.13] 1990 Dec 02 "Teacher, Teacher" {yearbook photo camera} [1.14] 1990 Dec 16 "Rent-A-Kube" {soft drink vending machine} [1.15] 1991 Jan 13 "Heather the Class" {Pictionary pad} [1.16] 1991 Feb 03 "Jerry: Portrait of a Video Junkie" {photo booth} [1.17] 1991 Feb 10 "Splendor in the Class" {aquarium} [1.18] 1991 Feb 17 "The Human Grace" {garbage can} [1.19] 1991 Feb 24 "Citizen Kube" {arcade game} [1.20] 1991 Mar 10 "Randall without a Cause" {clapper in the hangout} [1.21] 1991 Mar 24 "Jerry's First Date" {photocopier glass} [1.22] 1991 Apr 07 "Against the Norm" {drive-up window at Sparky's} [1.23] 1991 Apr 28 "King Kube" {baby pictures} [1.24] 1991 May 05 "Teens from a Mall" {vocational counselor interviews} [1.25] 1991 May 12 "My Fair Shelly" {front door of date's home} [1.26] 1991 May 19 "Parker Lewis Can't Win" {Valley Medical Tower elevator} ============================================================================= [1.01] "Pilot" {refrigerator} Air dates: Sep 2, 1990; Sep 6, 1990 (Thu) Written by: Lon Diamond & Clyde Phillips Director: Thom Eberhardt Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB Also Starring: Mary Ellen Trainor Sherman Howard Milla Jovovich [Robin Fecknowitz] Abraham Benrubi [Larry Kubiac] Taj Johnson [Frank Lemmer] Clyde Kusatsu as "Mr. Loopman" Featuring: Scott Thomson Mr. Kornstein Lisa Canning Andrea Russell Zachary Bostrom Bobby [Kubiac, Larry's younger brother] Christopher Faulk Grad school genius Evelina Fernandez Registrar Synopsis: When Parker kisses Mikey's heartthrob, the pals' relationship is strained, until both are threatened by monstrous Kubiac. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.02] "Operation Kubiac" {attic} Air Dates: Sep 9, 1990; Dec 30, 1990; Jun 16, 1991 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Andy Tennant Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, TJ, MC Co-Starring: Patrick T. O'Brien Mr. Kubiac Melanie MacQueen Mrs. Kubiac Featuring: Stephen Burrell Scout #1 Jack Jozefson Scout #2 Steven Whiteford Reporter #1 Susan Angelo Reporter #2 Deborah Stern Teen Babe Synopsis: Highly recruited football star Kubiac counts on Parker to help him pass the math test he needs to graduate after Lemmer points out his lack of mathematical skill. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.03] "Power Play" {washing machine} Air Dates: Sep 16, 1990; Nov 25, 1990 Written by: Alan Cross & Tom Spezialy Director: Max Tash Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Kevin Wixted Co-Starring: Julie Condra Keith Williams Vernon Weddle Synopsis: A new student (Kevin Wixted) launches an attack on Parker's popularity, outmaneuvering his every move and drafting "best bud" Jerry into his camp. Donna Sue Horton: Julie Condra. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.04] "Parker Lewis Must Lose" {medicine cabinet} Air Dates: Sep 23, 1990; Nov 11, 1990 Written by: Tom Straw Director: Randall Miller Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Kim Valentine Featuring: Lawrence Spinak Conrad Fleck Torri Whitehead Jamie B.J. Barie Badge Scott Egan Jock Tiffanie Poston Cheerleader Scott Jensen Man In Body Cast Synopsis: Parker Lewis can't lose the election for junior-class president, but after seeing how sincere -- and pretty -- his opponent (Kim Valentine) is, he wants to. Conrad Fleck: Lawrence Spinak. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.05] "Close, but No Guitar" {Parker's locker} Air Dates: Sep 30, 1990; Dec 9, 1990; Apr 21, 1991 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC Special Appearance by: Ziggy Marley Special Appearance by: Kool Moe Dee Co-Starring: Alla Korot Mary Lou Mina Kolb Aunt Celia Macka Foley Gym Coach Rodney Allan Rippy Student Robert Greenberg Teacher #1 Irina Cashen Little Girl Synopsis: Mikey strikes the wrong chord with Parker when he drops out and picks up the guitar full time. Kool Moe Dee and Ziggy Marley have cameos. Mary Lou: Alla Korot. Student: Rodney Allen Rippy. Notes: Prod. #161955 Walker #T22067-91-004 Final Draft: August 17, 1990; 4 revisions to 08/27/90 _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.06] "G.A.G. Dance" {television set} Air Dates: Oct 7, 1990; Dec 23, 1990 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Lyndall Hobbs Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Robyn Lively Co-Starring: Alla Korot Penina Segall Featuring: Lawrence Spinak Conrad Fleck Laurie Plaxen Stacy Caroline Gilshian Girl #1 Synopsis: The annual "Girls Ask Guys Dance" at Santo Domingo High has Parker all jazzed up to win the affections of the beauteous Tracy Lee Summers (Robyn Lively). _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.07] "Love's a Beast" {slide projector screen} Air Dates: Oct 14, 1990; Jan 27, 1991 Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Max Tash Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC Guest Star: Keely Christian Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge Laurie Plaxen Stacy Synopsis: Mikey has a secret admirer nicknamed "Breathless," and Parker has the wind knocked out of him when he realizes it's his sister Shelly. Kristen: Keely Christian. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.08] "Saving Grace" {microwave} Air Dates: Oct 21, 1990 Written by: Russell Marcus Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Stars: Ron Canada Man #1 Wesley Mann Man #2 Gerrit Graham Dr. Pankow Featuring: Monty Bane Cook Robert Greenberg Loopman Phyllis Flax Librarian Tiffanie Poston Cheerleader Synopsis: Parker has to choose between the lesser of two evils when Musso is ousted and her replacement (Gerrit Graham) turns out to be at least twice as bad. Man No. 1: Ron Canada. Man No. 2: Wesley Mann. Cheerleader: Tiffanie Poston. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.09] "Musso & Frank" {portrait photographer's camera} Air Dates: Oct 28, 1990; Jan 6, 1991 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Max Tash Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC Special Appearance by: David Faustino Guest Star: Andrea Elson Guest Stars: Paige French Audrey Larry Spinak Conrad Fleck B. J. Barie Badge/Hard Guy Synopsis: In exchange for Lemmer's tutoring of Jerry, Parker is resigned to helping Lemmer find a date so he won't have to go out with Musso's niece. David Faustino ("Married ... With Children") has a cameo. Denise: Andrea Elson. Audrey: Paige French. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.10] "Deja Dudes" {front door peephole} Air Dates: Nov 4, 1990; Jan 20, 1991; Jun 2, 1991 Written by: Tom Straw Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC Guest Star: David Morin Gary Grossman Guest Starring: R. A. Mihailoff Bronc Adelson Michele Buffone Tina J. Frank Stewart George Joel Swetow Rod Synopsis: Parker gains new respect for his old man when, at his dad's 20th reunion, he discovers his father (Timothy Stack) once slimed student-at-the-time Musso. Vic: David Morin. Gary: Gary Grossman. Bronk Adelson: R. A. Milailoff. Tina: Michele Buffone. Notes: Prod. #161960 Walker #T22067-91-009 Rev. Final Draft: September 21, 1990; 2 revisions to 09/25/90 PM _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.11] "Radio Free Flamingo" {car trunk} Air Dates: Nov 15, 1990; Mar 17, 1991 Written by: David Caplan & Brian Lapan Director: Jeff Melman Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Julie Condra Featuring: Robert Greenberg Mr. Loopman Synopsis: The buds power up a long-hidden pirate radio station, which isn't music to Musso's ears, and has Parker receiving static from a neglected Donna Sue (Julie Condra). Mr. Loopman: Robert Greenberg. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.12] "Science Fair" {coat closet} Air Dates: Nov 18, 1990; Mar 3, 1991 Written by: John Debellis Director: Max Tash Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Star: Gerrit Graham Luke Edwards Featuring: Jack Tice Judge Kevin Krakower Sam Synopsis: The science fair is an experiment in terror for Jerry whose buds have to invent a way to bolster his confidence for the district contest. Young Jerry: Luke Edwards. Dr. Pankow: Gerrit Graham. Judge: Jack Tice. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.13] "Teacher, Teacher" {yearbook photo camera} Air Dates: Dec 2, 1990; Mar 31, 1991 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Penny Johnson Co-Starring: Jamie Cardriche Luke MacDonald John Horn Mr. Krantz Featuring: Delana Michaels Mother #1 Parker Whitman Father #1 Lyndsey Fields Mother #2 Lee Anthony Father #2 Synopsis: After Parker breaks the golden rule one too many times, his favorite teacher (Penny Johnson) quits, and he's going to need more than an apple to win her back. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.14] "Rent-A-Kube" {soft drink vending machine} Air Dates: Dec 16, 1990; Apr 14, 1991; Oct 12, 1991 (Sat 9:30 PM) Written by: Tom Straw Director: Andy Tennant Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, MC Special Appearance by: Ozzy Osbourne Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge Gary McGurk Officer Donovan Featuring: Dani Lee Gina Lang Paul Wiley Reverend Rafferty Kymberleigh St. Peter Pretty Girl Rodney Allan Rippy Rodney Robert Cavanaugh Tim Synopsis: Parker hires Kubiac to help curb shoplifting at his parents' video store, but "Robo-Kube" scares away the customers. Off. Donovan: Gary McGurk. Badge: B. J. Barie. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.15] "Heather the Class" {Pictionary pad} Air Dates: Jan 13, 1991; May 26, 1991 Written by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross Director: Max Tash Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Michele Abrams Jamie Co-Starring: Tiffany Brissette Annie Ricker Malaika Merlene Featuring: Macka Foley Gym Coach Randy Murzynski Sports Reporter Synopsis: Shelly joins the snobby Vogues, whose style is to humiliate, so they fashion a trap for Parker by setting up Jerry. Jamie: Michele Abrams. Annie Ricker: Tiffany Brissette. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.16] "Jerry: Portrait of a Video Junkie" {photo booth} Air Dates: Feb 3, 1991; Jul 14, 1991 Written by: Lon Diamond & Clyde Phillips Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Special Guest Star: Barbara Billingsley Special Appearance by: Jerry Mathers Guest Starring: Bruce Jarchow Group Leader Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge Jeffrey Arbaugh Todd Co-Starring: Aron Eisenberg Steven Donna Eskra Darla Ken Exner Alan Synopsis: Parker tries to cure Jerry of his video-game addiction, while Musso wishes she could zap her visiting mother (Barbara Billingsley of "Leave It to Beaver"). Jerry Mathers (the Beaver) has a cameo. Badge: B.J. Barie. Steven: Aron Eisenberg. Alan: Ken Exner. Darla: Donna Eskra. Todd: Jeffrey Arbaugh. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.17] "Splendor in the Class" {aquarium} Air Dates: Feb 10, 1991; Jun 23, 1991 Teleplay by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross Story by: Michael Swerdlick [Written by: Michael Swerdlick <-- in the script] Director: Lawrence Jay Lipton Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC Guest Starring: April Lerman Featuring: Robert Greenberg Mr. Loopman Synopsis: Parker's new girlfriend (April Lerman) wants him all to herself, leaving Mikey and Jerry a bud short. Notes: Prod. #161968 Walker #T22067-91-017 Final Draft: November 28, 1990; 1 revision to 12/03/90 _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.18] "The Human Grace" {garbage can} Air Dates: Feb 17, 1991; Jun 9, 1991 Written by: Tom Straw Director: Max Tash Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Gerrit Graham Co-Starring: Takayo Fischer Chairwoman Charles Wahleheim Randy Special Appearance by: "Weird Al" Yankovic Synopsis: Parker plays Cupid for Musso and archenemy Dr. Pankow (Gerrit Graham), but he realizes his aim is off when he overhears Pankow plotting against her. Notes: Prod. #161967 Walker #T22067-91-016 Final Draft: November 20, 1990; 2 revisions to 11/27/90 _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.19] "Citizen Kube" {arcade game} Air Dates: Feb 24, 1991; Jun 30, 1991 Teleplay by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross Story by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Max Tash Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Special Guest Star: Taime Downe Young Bum/Rock Star Guest Starring: Wesley Mann Man #1 Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge Larry Spinak Conrad Fleck William Lester Collins Yuppie Guy And Featuring: Jeanne Wolf as herself Randy Murzynski Sports Reporter Synopsis: After running out of money -- and food -- Kubiac is saved when he wins millions, but sunk when his friends feast on his generosity. Jeanne Wolf appears as herself. Rock Star: Taime Downe. Notes: The show-within-the-show on which Larry was profiled was named "Portraits of the Big and Wealthy." Prod. #161971 Walker #T22067-91-021 Rev. Second Draft: December 19, 1990; 1 revision to 01/08/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.20] "Randall without a Cause" {clapper in the hangout} Air Dates: Mar 10, 1991; Jul 7, 1991 Written by: Lon Diamond & Clyde Phillips Director: Max Tash Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Charles Rocket Guest Starring: Brad Tatum Sammy Co-Starring: Dennis C. Stewart Mean Guy Ron Dortch Officer #1 Synopsis: Mikey figures he was born to be wild when he joins a biker gang, but he finds it's not such an easy ride after he's arrested. Sgt. Jake Melman: Charles Rocket. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.21] "Jerry's First Date" {photocopier glass} Air Dates: Mar 24, 1991; Jul 21, 1991 (7 PM) Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Bryan Spicer Guest Starring: A. J. Langer Melissa Jan Rabson Future Jerry Co-Starring: Joshua Lucas Evan Bob Tzudiker Doctor Noni White Questioner Synopsis: The buds agree to be Jerry's professors of love when his first date takes him to a college campus with the academically advanced girl of his dreams (A. J. Langer). _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.22] "Against the Norm" {drive-up window at Sparky's} Air Dates: Apr 7, 1991; Oct 20, 1991 Written by: Tom Straw Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Gerrit Graham Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge Featuring: Kymberleigh St. Peter Waitress Synopsis: When the dastardly Dr. Pankow (Gerrit Graham) returns with another evil scheme to oust Musso, can Parker rescue the unfair maiden? Badge: B. J. Barie. Kubiac: Abraham Benrubi. Notes: Prod. #161973 Walker #T22067-91-022 Final Draft: February 13, 1991; 4 revisions to 02/25/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.23] "King Kube" {baby pictures} Air Dates: Apr 28, 1991; Jul 28, 1991 Written by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross Director: Bryan Spicer Special Appearance by: Donny Osmond Guest Starring: Yohanna Yonas Eileen Larson Joy Crell Amber Leanna Crell Kandy Monica Crell Barbie Synopsis: Jerry, flying solo, gets Kubiac elected King of the Prom as a joke, but this year's theme will be fear unless the buds find a way to break it to him gently. Donny Osmond has a cameo. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.24] "Teens from a Mall" {vocational counselor interviews} Air Dates: May 5, 1991 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Andy Tennant Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Josie Bissett Sarah Don Lake Ira Lefko Bruce Jarchow Dr. Carroll Wesley Mann Credit Man Co-Starring: Cynthia Mann Grodnik Griddle Girl Larry Spinak Conrad Fleck Featuring: Rusty Schwimmer Lady Simon Hart Dave (Store Manager) Venus Thomas Clerk Synopsis: It's a mall world: Parker, searching for the girl of his dreams, is accused of shoplifting; Jerry shops for a job; shopaholic Musso fights excessive spending. Sarah: Josie Bissett. Lefko: Don Lake. Notes: Prod. #161974 Walker #T22067-91-023 Final Draft: February 20, 1991; 3 revisions to 03/01/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.25] "My Fair Shelly" {front door of date's home} Air Dates: May 12, 1991; Jul 21, 1991 (7:30 PM) Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Andy Tennant Starring: CN, WJ, TSl, MB, ABe, TSt, TJ Starring MC as Ms. Musso Guest Star: Jonathan Ward Brad Donovan Guest Starring: Brooke Theiss Melinda Harris Featuring: Malaika Caroline Sharon Case Joanne Todd Shawn Dude Synopsis: Shelly (Maia Brewton) blackmails Parker into finding her a date for a major party, and the guy his makeover attracts is no minor leaguer. Brad: Jonathan Ward. Melinda: Brooke E. Theiss. Caroline: Malaika. Notes: _TV Guide_ says "attempts attracts" where I have "attracts". An alternative reconstruction might be "attempts to attract", but I don't think it works as well. _____________________________________________________________________________ [1.26] "Parker Lewis Can't Win" {Valley Medical Tower elevator} Air Dates: May 19, 1991; Aug 4, 1991 Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ Starring MC as Ms. Musso Guest Star: Ray Walston Augie Guest Starring: Kim Valentine Becky Grant Larry Spinak Conrad Fleck Featuring: Robert Cavanaugh Silhouette #1 Richard Feldman Silhouette #2 Special Appearance by: Jim Lange Host Synopsis: On the last day of school, the last thing Parker wants to do is have a really bad day, but for the first time, Parker Lewis can't seem to win. Augie: Ray Walston. Becky: Kim Valentine. Notes: A number of production VIF's appear in cameos at the end of the show. As the camera pulls back, we see Lon Diamond and Tom Straw do a 'cool-handshake' (they're both sitting in chairs with names on them.) Bryan Spicer appears (in the shirt with 'Director' on the back) but we only see him from behind. Clyde Phillips appears right at the end with a clapboard and says "End marker" just before the final mosaic out. ============================================================================= -- Terry Gaetz -- gaetz@cfa.harvard.edu "For this tired, rapidly-aging educator and her disenchanted students, the only glimmer of hope for a touchdown lies in the scrawny arms of one man... teen... boy. Jerry Steiner. Can he do it? We will soon find out." Episode Guide, Second Season (1991-92) The lines beginning with '[n.nn]' contain the official episode title as obtained from the production company. The numbers in brackets are an informal numbering scheme where the integer part indicates the season number and the fractional part gives the number of the episode in order of original air date. NOTE: these [n.nn] numbers are *NOT* based on official information and are completely unofficial. "Walker #" and revision dates were obtained from copies of the scripts; the scripts did not contain production numbers. The comment in curly braces following the title is a brief description of the blackout gag(s) at the beginning and end of the program. Additional information can be found in the episode guide supplement. Sunday broadcasts were at 7:30 PM Eastern and Thursday broadcasts at 8:30 PM Eastern unless otherwise noted. The episode capsule summaries are based on the summaries in _TV Guide_; the (frequent) _TV Guide_ spelling errors have been corrected. ============================================================================= Regular cast (credited at the beginning of the show): Actor Abbrev. Character -------------------- ------- ----------------------------------- Abraham Benrubi ABe Francis Lawrence "Lar(r)y" Kubiac III Anne Bloom ABl Judy Lewis (Season 1 except pilot) Maia Brewton MB Shelly Ann Lewis Melanie Chartoff MC Grace Musso Jennifer Guthrie JG Annie Faith Sloan (a guest star in season 2, she became a regular in season 3) Sherman Howard SH Martin Lloyd "Marty" Lewis (pilot only) William Jayne WJ (BJ) Michael Patrick "Mikey" Randall (usually billed as Billy Jayne in season 2) Paul Johansson PJ Nick Comstock (season 2) Taj Johnson TJ Frank Lemmer (season 1 and 2) Corin Nemec CN Parker Lloyd Lewis Harold Pruett HP Brad Penny (season 3) John Pinette JP Coach Hank Kohler (season 3) Troy Slaten TS Jerry Steiner Timothy Stack TSt Martin Lloyd "Marty" Lewis (except pilot) Mary Ellen Trainor MET Judy Lewis, pilot and season 2 ============================================================================= Quick Guide ----------- Seq# Air Date "Title" {blackout} ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [2.01] 1991 Aug 11 "Father Knows Less" {lamp next to date's couch} [2.02] 1991 Aug 18 "A Walk on the DarkSide" {armoire/Shelly cleaning lockers} [2.03] 1991 Sep 01 "Full Mental Jacket" {Jerry with his coat} [2.04] 1991 Sep 08 "Future Shock" {refrigerator} [2.05] 1991 Sep 15 "The Undergraduate" {on stage for "The Music Man"} [2.06] 1991 Sep 22 "Stormy Mikey" {Mikey playing guitar at school} [2.07] 1991 Sep 29 "Fat Boy and Little Man" {"Wake Up, Santo Domingo" intros} [2.08] 1991 Oct 06 "Aging Gracefully" {drug store counter} [2.09] 1991 Oct 13 "The Parker Chronicles" {throwing open the bedsheets} [2.10] 1991 Oct 27 "Rock 'n' Roles" {ticket booth / Shelly going to bed} [2.11] 1991 Nov 03 "Love Handles" {VDT screens} [2.12] 1991 Nov 10 "Boy Meets Girl" {decorating the gym} [2.13] 1991 Nov 24 "Raging Kube" {reading fairy tales} [2.14] 1991 Dec 15 "Tower of Power" {taking tests/grading papers} [2.15] 1991 Dec 22 "Obscene and Not Heard" {Father's Day gifts} [2.16] 1992 Jan 05 "Goodbye, Mr. Rips" {oral reports} [2.17] 1992 Jan 19 "Civil Wars" {playing games} [2.18] 1992 Feb 09 "Glory Daze" {awards ceremony} [2.19] 1992 Feb 16 "Boy Meets Girl II" {Parker in Limbo} [2.20] 1992 Mar 01 "Dance of Romance" {Falling in love} [2.21] 1992 Mar 22 "When Jerry Met Shelly" {Shelly torments Parker} [2.22] 1992 Apr 12 "Geek Tragedy" {BH 90210 guys & gals discuss Jerry} [2.23] 1992 Apr 26 "Money Talks" {shopping} [2.24] 1992 May 03 "Home Alone with Annie" {Yes!!} [2.25] 1992 May 17 "Diner '75" {gonna be a *wonderful* evening} ============================================================================= [2.01] "Father Knows Less" {lamp next to date's couch} Air Dates: Aug 11, 1991; Sep 5, 1991; May 10, 1992 Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, TJ, MC Special Guest Star: Martin Mull Mr. Tompkins Guest Starring: Chris Demetral Pauley Sherry Rooney Mrs. Randall Featuring: Josh Andersen Patrick Special Appearance by: Ken Osmond Eddie Haskell Synopsis: A second season opens with a slice-of-life story about a toaster-building contest that sandwiches students and parents together -- except for Mikey and his mom, who's busy earning their bread and butter. Ken Osmond has a cameo as Eddie Haskell. Notes: Baby Parker was played by Alex Lewis, son of Robert Lloyd Lewis. Walker #T22067-92-002 Final Draft: July 1, 1991; 3 revisions to 07/09/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.02] "A Walk on the DarkSide" {armoire/Shelly cleaning lockers} Air Dates: Aug 18, 1991; Dec 1, 1991 Written by: Renee Palyo & Brenda Lilly Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ Guest Starring: Rodney Eastman Jimmy Joe Trout Co-Starring: Kristen Corbett Alice Tiffanie Poston Janice Featuring: Dee Booker Maxine Jayson Kane Host Synopsis: Shelly's no angel, but she goes from the merely annoying to the highly dangerous after falling under the evil influence of Santo Domingo's demonic bad boy (Rodney Eastman). Alice: Kristen Corbett. Notes: Walker #T22067-92-003 Rev. Final Draft: July 10, 1991; 4 revisions to 7/15/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.03] "Full Mental Jacket" {Jerry with his coat} Air Dates: Sep 1, 1991; Dec 8, 1991 Written by: Matt Dearborn Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Robert Trebor Mr. Lite Kristin Dattilo Rita Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge Robert Greenberg Mr. Loopman Tyren Perry Miss Barr Synopsis: Jerry can't cloak his fear when the buds try to get him to trade his trusty jacket-of-all-trades for an invisible coat of confidence. Rita: Kristin Dattilo. Adrian Lite: Robert Trebor. Notes: Two of the students giving reports, Ocko and Barr, are named after script editors/writers Peter Ocko and Adam Barr. Walker #T22067-92-004 Rev. Final Draft: July 17, 1991; 3 revisions to 7/19/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.04] "Future Shock" {refrigerator} Air Dates: Sep 8, 1991; Dec 29, 1991 Written by: Alan Cross & Tom Spezialy Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS Guest Starring: ??? ??? Synopsis: Parker battles indecision over his future when his easy class schedule doesn't pass muster with Musso; Kubiac goes AWOL. Rex Huston: Andrew Prine. Notes: Walker #T22067-92-005 Rev. Final Draft: July 22, 1991; 4 revisions to 07/31/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.05] "The Undergraduate" {on stage for "The Music Man"} Air Dates: Sep 15, 1991; Jan 12, 1992 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Jeff Melman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Shannon Tweed Ms. Mason Marc Riffon Brian Popko Synopsis: A beautiful teacher (Shannon Tweed) hits the right note with Parker, who longs for a duet, while Jerry secretly wants to try out for the school musical. Popko: Marc Riffon. Walker #T22067-92-006 Rev. Final Draft: July 30, 1991; 2 revisions to 08/02/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.06] "Stormy Mikey" {Mikey playing guitar at school} Air Dates: Sep 22, 1991; Feb 2, 1992 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, Abe, PJ, MC Special Guest Star: Sonny Bono Colin David Guest Starring: Stacy Haiduk Claire Featuring: Lori Sebourn Pretty Girl Synopsis: Mikey gets the blues when he has to choose between school and music, especially with Parker on the A side, and Mikey's new girlfriend (Stacy Haiduk) on the B side. Colin: Sonny Bono. Walker #T22067-92-007 Rev. Final Draft: August 9, 1991; 1 revision to 08/20/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.07] "Fat Boy and Little Man" {"Wake Up, Santo Domingo" intros} Air Dates: Sep 29, 1991; Mar 8, 1992 Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Mark Jean Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, PJ, MC Guest Starring: Mary Cadorette Cathy Lee Austin Guest Starring: Roger Aaron Brown Coach Tripp Featuring: Rusty Schmidt Ruderman Synopsis: Team captain Kubiac helps rookie Jerry become a gridiron giant, but Jerry fumbles the friendship after scoring a touchdown with the fans. Cathy Lee: Mary Cadorette. Coach Tripp: Roger Aaron Brown. Notes: The football players in the huddle are named after Flamingo Digest members. Also watch for the name of the school paper ;-) Walker #T22067-92-008 Rev. Final Draft: August 21, 1991; 4 revisions to 08/29/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.08] "Aging Gracefully" {drug store counter} Air Dates: Oct 6, 1991; Mar 15, 1992 Written by: David Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, TJ, PJ, MC Co-Starring: Gregory Eugene Travis Remmel Featuring: Eve Brenner Hausfrau Mitchell Fink Himself And: Gerrit Graham Dr. Pankow Synopsis: A kindlier, gentler Grace appears near her fortieth birthday, but Parker misses the real Musso, so he presses Pankow (Gerrit Graham) into service. Notes: TV Guide says "kindler" which could be interpreted either as "kinder" or "kindlier". Walker #T22067-92-009 Rev. Final Draft: August 27, 1991; 4 revisions to 08/30/91 _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.09] "The Parker Chronicles" {throwing open the bedsheets} Air Dates: Oct 13, 1991; Mar 29, 1992 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, PJ, MC Guest Starring: Mark Jay Goodman Dr. Carroll Guest Starring: Tony Nittoli Donald Yemano Featuring: Todd Shawn Student #1 Jennifer Roosendahl Student #2 Synopsis: Parker is afraid he'll have to close the book on his budship when his diary, with chapter and verse on the whole school, falls into the wrong hands. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.10] "Rock 'n' Roles" {ticket booth / Shelly going to bed} Air Dates: Oct 27, 1991; Apr 19, 1992 Written by: Sheryl J. Anderson Director: Tucker Gates Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, PJ, MC Guest Starring: Karen Fineman Jezebel Brian Bradley Eric Co-Starring: Wendy Cooke Jezebellie #2 Laura Jacoby Jezebellie #1 John Quern Robert the Doorman Kaitlyn Walker Emily And Special Appearance: Robert Zemeckis Synopsis: Shelly sings the praises of her new rock role model (Karen Fineman), but when her idolatry leads her to idle deeds, she seeks solace with the star herself. Director Robert Zemeckis ("Back to the Future") has a cameo. Robert: John T. Quern. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.11] "Love Handles" {VDT screens} Air Dates: Nov 3, 1991; Apr 5, 1992 Written by: Renee Palyo & Brenda Lilly Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, TJ, PJ Guest Starring: Leslie Boone Harriet Guzman Co-Starring: Bobbie Phillips Melinda Featuring: Anne Marie Gillis Harriet's Mom Synopsis: Parker asks a girl out over the school's computer bulletin board, but he considers dumping his data when his date (Lesley Boone) turns out to be kind of dumpy. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.12] "Boy Meets Girl" {decorating the gym} Air Dates: Nov 10, 1991; May 24, 1992 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, PJ Guest Starring: Jennifer Guthrie Annie Sloan Featuring: Lindsay Price Cheyenne Thomas Marisa Theodore Laura Beatty Francesca Marie Smith Elaine Leffler Tanya Wright Girlfriend Synopsis: Parker comes unglued after a girl he really cared for breaks his heart, so he turns to Nick to put the pieces back together. Annie: Jennifer Guthrie. Girlfriend No. 1: Tanya Wright. Notes: Flaming Digest readers will recognize that Parker's old girlfriends are named after Digest members. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.13] "Raging Kube" {reading fairy tales} Air Dates: Nov 24, 1991; May 31, 1992 Written by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, PJ Guest Starring: Tony Nittoli Donald Yemano Yohanna Yonas Eileen Larson Featuring: Brandon Barakat Shane Boy Alberto Martin Taxi Driver Synopsis: Kubiac's muscled out as school strongman after his girlfriend (Yohanna Yonas) preaches pacifism, leaving the school to wonder, "Where's the beef?" Yemano: Tony Nittoli. Shane Boy: Brandon Barakat. Taxi Driver: Alberto Martin. Notes: The voice and (basketball-palming) hands of Omar, the car salesman, were provided by VIF Lon Diamond. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.14] "Tower of Power" {taking tests/grading papers} Air Dates: Dec 15, 1991; Jun 21, 1992 Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Mark Jean Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, TJ, PJ, MC Special Guest Star: Dave Thomas Lionel Tower Guest Starring: Jennifer Guthrie Annie Sloan Co-Starring: B. J. Barrie [sic] Badge Lorna Scott Mrs. Hamilton Featuring: Anastasia Nemec Ms. Roth Malaika Caroline Anjul Nigam Anjul Synopsis: Parker finds himself in a cold sweat, warring with his red menace of a history teacher (Dave Thomas), while Musso wants a Murrowesque documentary on the school. Notes: Mr. Barie's name is misspelled in the screen credits. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.15] "Obscene and Not Heard" {Father's Day gifts} Air Dates: Dec 22, 1991 Written by: David Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, TSt, MET, TJ, PJ, MC Guest Starring: Gregory Eugene Travis Remmel Featuring: Dennis C. Stewart Cellmate Ken Kerman Guard Sylvia Webb-White New Mother Saverio Persico Diner Patron #1 Gena Law Diner Patron #2 Tom Waldman Diner Patron #3 And Gerrit Graham as Dr. Norman Pankow Synopsis: Parker suffers in silence while his dad speaks out against censorship, protesting the banning of a rock album by Dr. Pankow (Gerrit Graham). Remmel: Gregory Eugene Travis. Cellmate: Dennis C. Stewart. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.16] "Goodbye, Mr. Rips" {oral reports} Air Dates: Jan 5, 1992 Written by: Renee Palyo & Brenda Lilly Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, PJ, MC Special Guest Star: Sam McMurray Mr. Rips Co-Starring: Ashley Gardner Eve Jordan L. Brady Robert Wilkes B. J. Barie Badge Featuring: Sean Babb Kube, Jr. Joseph Conti Adult Jerry and David Rosen as Albert Einstein Synopsis: Parker and the buds are a study in frustration when their favorite teacher (Sam McMurray) has to leave for a higher-paying job to support his family. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.17] "Civil Wars" {playing games} Air Dates: Jan 19, 1992; Jun 14, 1992 Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, TSt, MET, TJ, MC Featuring: David C. Allyn Customer #1 Rodney Allen Rippy Customer #2 Barbara Perry Auntie Em Special Appearance by: Brian Bonsall Synopsis: Parker's mom decides to take a philosophy class, causing his dad to question the universal truth of their marriage. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.18] "Glory Daze" {awards ceremony} Air Dates: Feb 9, 1992; Jun 21, 1992 (7:00 PM) Written by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross Director: Bryan Spicer Written by: Director: Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, TJ, PJ, MC Special Guest Star Harry Anderson Ronny Ray Rasmussen Co-Starring: Robert Greenberg Mr. Loopman Bill Stevenson Pizza Man Synopsis: Santo Domingo High hails its conquering hero (Harry Anderson), who's returned to pick up an alumni award, but Parker is soon tripping over the guy's feet of clay. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.19] "Boy Meets Girl II" {Parker in Limbo} Air Dates: Feb 16, 1992 Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, TSt, MET, TJ, PJ, MC Guest Starring: Jennifer Guthrie Annie Sloan Mark Jay Goodman Dr. Carroll Co-Starring: Michael Weiner Sixties Jerry Robert Cavanaugh Jury Foreman Special Appearance By: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Synopsis: Parker's relationship with Annie (Jennifer Guthrie) seems to have stalled, so he tries to jump-start it by looking to the past -- and to the future. Elvira has a cameo. Notes: The stool and backdrop is called the Limbo Stool set in the script. Producer/director Bryan Spicer has a cameo. He is in the jury of Parker clones, standing right next to the jury foreman as the verdict is read. Bryan's head is tilted to one side. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.20] "Dance of Romance" {Falling in love} Air Dates: Mar 1, 1992; Jun 7, 1992 Written by: David Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, PJ, MC Guest Starring: Debra Sandlund Rebecca Juliet Landau Lucinda Jennifer Guthrie Annie Sloan Co-Starring: O'Hara Parker Dixie Belle Featuring: Shari Nyce Dancer Kevin Crawford Dancer Synopsis: Romance whiz Nick agrees to tutor Lemmer on love, but instead ends up learning a lesson in rejection from the school music teacher. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.21] "When Jerry Met Shelly" {Shelly torments Parker through the years} Air Dates: Mar 22, 1992 Written by: Renee Palyo Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, TJ, PJ, MC Co-Starring: Rusty Schmidt Jock Synopsis: A moonstruck Jerry's in orbit over a request from Shelly for help with her astronomy project, but Parker could send the star-crossed couple crashing back to Earth. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.22] "Geek Tragedy" {BH 90210 guys & gals discuss Jerry} Air Dates: Apr 12, 1992 Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC Guest Starring: Chelsea Lee Terri Christopher Neame Warrior Featuring: Kristopher Logan Joe The Bartender Sharyn Leavitt Customer #1 David C. Allyn Customer #2 Special Appearance by Gabrielle Carteris (in alphabetical Shannen Doherty order) Jennie Garth Brian Austin Green Luke Perry Jason Priestley Tori Spelling Ian Ziering Synopsis: Jerry takes a shy "geek" (Chelsea Lee) under his wing, but when she leaves the nest too early, his own eggshell ego begins to crack. The cast of "Beverly Hills, 90210" appears. Joe: Kristopher Logan. Warrior: Christopher Neame. Notes: Sharyn Leavitt is the wife of Ron Leavitt, the creator of "Married With Children"; she is allegedly the basis of the Peg Bundy character. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.23] "Money Talks" {shopping} Air Dates: Apr 26, 1992 Written by: Sheryl J. Anderson Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, PJ, MC Guest Starring: Mary Woronov Officer Gwen Co-Starring: F. Flip Dumont Gladys Featuring: Patrick Francis Flannery Customer Mike Arenz Football Player Asher Metchik as Mikey at 5 Miles McBroome as Mikey at 12 Synopsis: Mikey needs some spending money, so he gets a job at the diner, but he works harder at impressing his rich new girlfriend than he does at earning his paycheck. Carly: Andrea Roth. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.24] "Home Alone with Annie" {Yes!!} Air Dates: May 3, 1992 Written by: Alan Cross & Tom Spezialy Director: Mike Finney Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, ~MC Guest Starring: Jennifer Guthrie Annie Sloan Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge Charles Fowlkes Delivery Man Charles Fowlkes Delivery Man Special Appearance by: Dom Irrera Joey Pants Special Appearance by: Curtis Armstrong Himself Special Appearance by: Martha Quinn Celebrity Host Synopsis: Parker's left home alone, which he hopes will mean being together with Annie (Jennifer Guthrie), but he suddenly has a houseful of friends keeping them apart. Curtis Armstrong ("Risky Business") and Martha Quinn have cameos. Joey Pants: Dom Irrera. Notes: Three Flamingo Digest members appear as extras in this episode. Melanie Chartoff doesn't appear in this episode. _____________________________________________________________________________ [2.25] "Diner '75" {gonna be a *wonderful* evening} Air Dates: May 17, 1992 Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, ~MB, ABe, TJ, PJ, MC Guest Starring: Jennifer Guthrie Annie Sloan Mark Jay Goodman Dr. Carroll Featuring: Jim Mensen Reporter Joseph Whipp Railroad Executive Nikki Hornsby Folksinger Synopsis: Disaster strikes the diner, trapping Parker and the gang inside with an escaped criminal -- and "Death working the griddle." Dr. Carroll: Mark Jay Goodman. Annie: Jennifer Guthrie. Notes: Last first-run episode of season 2. Maia Brewton doesn't appear in this episode. ============================================================================= The show was preempted on: Aug 25, 1991 Nov 17, 1991 Jan 26, 1992 Feb 23, 1992 The show was removed from its Sunday 7:30 PM time slot pending a (temporary) move to Thursdays. The last Sunday 7:30 episode of season 2 was Jun 21, 1992. The series resumed for a limited run of six new episodes on July 16, 1992 (8:30 PM) ============================================================================= Episode Guide, Third Season (1992-93) The lines beginning with '[n.nn]' contain the official episode title as obtained from the production company. The numbers in brackets are an informal numbering scheme where the integer part indicates the season number and the fractional part gives the number of the episode in order of original air date. NOTE: these [n.nn] numbers are *NOT* based on official information and are completely unofficial. The comment in curly braces following the title is a brief description of the blackout gag(s) at the beginning and end of the program. Additional information can be found in the episode guide supplement. [The blackout gag and credit information is not listed for some episodes because I have not seen them yet; the information will be added as it becomes available to me.] The third season began in the summer with six new episodes. The name of the show was changed to _Parker Lewis_, and the show moved from 7:30 PM Sundays to 8:30 PM Thursdays. Following a short hiatus, the show returned for four more episodes in September, three in its old 7:30 PM Sunday time slot one at 7:00 PM Sunday night. The show went on a long hiatus; it returned to the schedule March 21, 1993 in the Sunday, 7:00 PM time slot. The episode capsule summaries are based on the summaries in _TV Guide_; the (frequent) _TV Guide_ spelling errors have been corrected. ============================================================================= Regular cast (credited at the beginning of the show): Actor Abbrev. Character -------------------- ------- ----------------------------------- Abraham Benrubi ABe Francis Lawrence "Lar(r)y" Kubiac III Anne Bloom ABl Judy Lewis (Season 1 except pilot) Maia Brewton MB Shelly Ann Lewis Melanie Chartoff MC Grace Musso Jennifer Guthrie JG Annie Faith Sloan (a guest star in season 2, she became a regular in season 3) Sherman Howard SH Martin Lloyd "Marty" Lewis (pilot only) William Jayne WJ (BJ) Michael Patrick "Mikey" Randall (usually billed as Billy Jayne in season 2) Paul Johansson PJ Nick Comstock (season 2) Taj Johnson TJ Frank Lemmer (season 1 and 2) Corin Nemec CN Parker Lloyd Lewis Harold Pruett HP Brad Penny (season 3) John Pinette JP Coach Hank Kohler (season 3) Troy Slaten TS Jerry Steiner Timothy Stack TSt Martin Lloyd "Marty" Lewis (except pilot) Mary Ellen Trainor MET Judy Lewis, pilot and season 2 ============================================================================= Quick Guide ----------- Seq# Air Date "Title" {blackout} ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [3.01] 1992 Jul 16 "Flamingo Graffiti" {Parker tries out new hairstyles} [3.02] 1992 Jul 23 "Cape Flamingo" {Mikey's new apartment/Musso & Shelly} [3.03] 1992 Jul 30 "The Kiss" {Shelly watching movie kisses} [3.04] 1992 Aug 06 "Summer of '92" {Annie leaves for camp; swings} [3.05] 1992 Aug 13 "Love is Hell" {Kohler asks Musso for Date} [3.06] 1992 Aug 20 "Jerry's Journey" {} [3.07] 1992 Sep 06 "Beauty and the Kube" {entertaining kids in day care} [3.08] 1992 Sep 13 "Hungry Heart" {making a date/civil servants go bad} [3.09] 1992 Sep 20 "Lewis & Son" {guessing movie quotes} [3.10] 1992 Sep 27 "Kohler Buys the Diner" {Mikey takes/serves orders} [3.11] 1993 Mar 21 "Parker's Got a Brand New Car" {checking under the hood} [3.12] 1993 Mar 28 "An Unmarried Musso" {Musso and therapist} [3.13] 1993 Apr 04 "Educating Brad" {writing English paper/paying Jerry} [3.14] 1993 Apr 11 "The Love Bug" {Parker & Annie meeting in hallway} [3.15] 1993 Apr 18 "Write or Die" {reading short stories} [3.16] 1993 Apr 25 "The Bitch is Back" {dreams} [3.17] 1993 May 02 "Musso: A Wedding" {viewfinder of Jerry's camera} [3.18] 1993 May 09 "Night to Remember" {ordering things for prom date} [3.19] 1993 May 23 "Boys Night In" {Jerry in school hallway} [3.20] 1993 May 30 "Senior Jerry" {Jerry through the years} [3.21] 1993 Jun 04 "The Rocky Kohler Picture Show" {Kube & Kohler talking} [3.22] 1993 Jun 13 "The Last Supper" {in the diner} [Series Finale] Scheduled: ============================================================================= [3.01] "Flamingo Graffiti" {Parker tries out new hairstyles} Air Dates: Jul 16, 1992 (Fri 8:30 PM) Jun 20, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Guest Star: Harold Pruett Co-Starring: Roxanne Beckford as Christa David Winston as Carl Harmony Smith as Mystery Babe Special Appearance by: Marvin Young as Film Teacher Synopsis: Parker has a summer agenda in this second-season [sic] opener, but there's a snag or two, particularly when Jerry mentions said agenda to Annie, who heads the list. (New day and time.) Notes: TV Guide messed up: They meant third-season opener. The student whose film was just before Jerry's magnum opus was named after PLCL director/producer Bryan Spicer. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.02] "Cape Flamingo" {Mikey's new apartment/Musso & Shelly} Air Dates: Jul 23, 1992 (Fri 8:30 PM) Jul 04, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Guest Star: Harold Pruett Featuring: Patrick McCollough as Nirvana Head Darnell Davis as Basketball Player Synopsis: Although it's Parker's birthday, he suspects something sinister behind the goodwill of Brad (Harold Pruett), though they're "even" for their first encounter. Meanwhile, Kohler tries to find a sports niche for Jerry. Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.03] "The Kiss" {Shelly watching movie kisses} Air Dates: Jul 30, 1992 (Fri 8:30 PM) Jul 11, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Renee Palyo Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, JP, MC Guest Star: Harold Pruett Guest Starring: Brittany Murphy as Angie Featuring: Tony Xauet as Xavier Loretta Jean as Helen Lego Louis as Bouncer Special Appearance by: Dr. Joyce Brothers Synopsis: Summertime romance is in the air as Coach Kohler becomes the Mambo King to seduce the lovely Ms. Musso. Meanwhile, Shelly falls for Parker's worst enemy, Brad. Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.04] "Summer of '92" {Annie leaves for camp/Park & Annie on swings} Air Dates: Aug 6, 1992 (Fri 8:30 PM) Jul 18, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Teleplay by: Alan Cross & Tom Spezialy Story by: Alan Cross Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Guest Star: Harold Pruett Guest Starring: Liz Vassey as Mary Martha Byrne as Erin Special Appearance by: Michael Dorn Synopsis: During Summer Swap Meet days, Parker gets tempted to trade Annie in for an older woman; and Coach Kohler and Shelly figure out a way to sell Parker's first-season silk shirts. Mary: Liz Vassey. Erin: Martha Byrne. Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.05] "Love is Hell" {Kohler asks Musso for date/Harold & mom} Air Date: Aug 13, 1992 (Fri 8:30 PM) Written by: David Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Guest Starring: Paul Hipp as Harry Maggie Blye as Harry's Mom Co-Starring: Justin Garms as Timmy Carol Ficatier as Fantasy Babe Special Appearance by: Wendie Jo Sperber as Carol Synopsis: Jerry hopes to fight Shelly's fire with an explosive display of affection; Coach Kohler's love life heats up; and Parker takes the heat for Annie's love advice. Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.06] "Jerry's Journey" {At the pool/Steiner forecast} Air Date: Aug 20, 1992 (Fri 8:30 PM) Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Guest Star: Harold Pruett Guest Starring: Ritch Brinkley as Wiley Co-Starring: Tim Griffin as Dirk Ryan Stiles as Weather Guy Adam Gregor as Maitre D' Roger Til as Head Waiter Featuring: Jacqueline Obradors as Tanya Jean Louis Aylon as Sommelier Paul Sarnoff as Waiter Synopsis: As the summer winds to a close, Parker and Mikey decide to treat their dates to a fancy meal; Jerry bites off more than he can chew when he hangs out with Brad Penny's [!!] gang. (The series is going on hiatus.) Notes: Well, that settles that - to the degree that TV Guide can be considered to be a spelling arbiter <mmph, snort>, we now know the spelling of Brad's last name. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.07] "Beauty and the Kube" {entertaining kids in day care} Air Dates: Sep 6, 1992 (Sun 7:30 PM) Jul 25, 1993 (Sun 7:30 PM) Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Mike Finney Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Co-starring: B. J. Barie as Badge Michael John Nunes as Stanley Featuring: Rickey D'shon Collins as Kevin Drew Rowe as Kube Jr. Joey Amic-Angelo as Jerry-like kid Sam Gifaldi as Kid Synopsis: It might be a song as old as rhyme, but when the beastly Kube falls for the beautiful Annie, will it be Parker who's singing the blues? (New day and time.) Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.08] "Hungry Heart" {making a date/civil servants go bad} Air Dates: Sep 13, 1992 (Sun 7:30 PM) Aug 1, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Renee Palyo Director: Bryan Spicer Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Guest Starring: James Pickens, Jr. as Fred Michael John Nunes as Timmy Featuring: Mijanou as Babe Steven J. McCarthy as Waiter Special Appearance by: Wendie Jo Sperber Synopsis: It could be love at last for Coach Kohler when Parker, Annie, and Grace force him to go on a date with a meter maid (Wendie Jo Sperber). Meanwhile, the diner comes under new management. Fred: James Pickens, Jr. Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.09] "Lewis & Son" {guessing movie quotes} Air Date: Sep 20, 1992 (Sun 7:30 PM) Written by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross Director: Mike Finney Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, MC Special Appearance by: Phil Hartman as Phil Featuring: Heather Holland Charlene Synopsis: When a Powderkeg Video store blasts into town, the Mondo Video store owned by Parker's dad could turn into a dud. Phil Diamond: Phil Hartman. Charlene: Heather Holland. (The series is going on hiatus.) [Again! <groan>] Notes: Troy Slaten's real mom has a cameo playing his TV mom. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.10] "Kohler Buys the Diner" {Mikey takes/serves orders} Air Date: Sep 27, 1992 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: David Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, JP, MC Guest Starring: William Schallert Harrison Kohler Co-Starring: Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. Customer O'Neal Compton Fez Man Pamela Rowan Waitress Synopsis: Kohler (John Pinette) uses inheritance money from his mother to buy the diner, but when he tries to run it like she would, everyone deserts him and the diner totters on the brink. Harrison Kohler: William Schallert. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.11] "Parker's Got a Brand New Car" {checking under the hood/cuddling} Air Dates: Mar 21, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) [new time] Aug 15, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, HP, MC Synopsis: Return: The father (Tim Stack) of the hip high-schooler (Corin Nemec) has a date with disaster after he crashes Parker's car; and Ms. Musso (Melanie Chartoff) has a blind date. Mom: Mary Ellen Trainor. TV Guide "Sunday Guidelines": *Parker Lewis* returns with an episode that puts a new spin on the age-old father-son car dilemma. Notes: The show returns after a six month hiatus. Harold Pruett returns as Brad Penny and makes it into the opening credits. A new Clyde Phillips logo appears at the end of the program. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.12] "An Unmarried Musso" {Musso and therapist} Air Date: Mar 28, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Renee Palyo Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, MC Guest Star: Barry Cullison as Bill Co-Starring: Allen Williams as Dr. Cabe Jack Yates as Joe Glen Chin as Workman Synopsis: Parker (Corin Nemec) is relatively upset when Ms. Musso (Melanie Chartoff) starts dating his uncle (Barry Cullinson). Dr. Cabe: Allen Williams. Joe: Jack Yates. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.13] "Educating Brad" {writing English paper/Kohler paying Jerry} Air Date: Apr 04, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Renee Palyo Director: Mike Finney Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, JP, HP, MC Guest Star: Khrystyne Haje as Nicole Co-Star: Lynn Tufeld as Ms. Bell Synopsis: Parker's enemy Brad (Harold Pruett) decides to return to high school after falling for a student (Khrystyne Haje) in Parker's English class. Meanwhile, Jerry gets a job at the diner. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.14] "The Love Bug" {Parker & Annie meeting in hallway} Air Date: Apr 11, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr Director: Mike Finney Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, MC Co-Starring: Virginia Watson as Dr. Grummons Synopsis: When Annie (Jennifer Guthrie) becomes aloof, Parker (Corin Nemec) fears that the attraction between them may be waning. Dr. Fingerman: Virginia Watson. Mom: Mary Ellen Trainor. Notes: According to _TV Guide_, the name of Virginia Watson's character was Dr. Fingerman; however, the on-air credits said she played Dr. Grummons. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.15] "Write or Die" {reading short stories} Air Date: Apr 18, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Teleplay by: David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic Story by: David Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, MC Co-Starring: Bob Larkin as Mr. Margoles Duke Anderson as Head Terrorist Synopsis: The Evening has trouble written all over it when the gang tries to help an uninterested Mikey (William Jayne) write a short story for their creative-writing class. Jerry: Troy Slaten. Notes (may contain spoilers): Shelley's short story: "He Lays Bricks" by Shelly Lewis. R Kube's short story: LAR^Y'S STORY: THE HUNGER 1st draft: Mikey Randall Can't (Can) Lose 2nd draft: Santo Domingo 60609 3rd draft: Jerry Rigged 4th draft: The Case of the Purloined Recipe _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.16] "The Bitch is Back" {dreams} Air Date: Apr 25, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Teleplay by: David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic Story by: David Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Guest Star: Michelle Burke as Stacy Featuring: Rick Cicetti as Official Man Robert Austen as Heavy Metaleer Synopsis: While Jerry (Troy Slaten) tries to make a TV commercial for the diner, Parker tunes in to the fact that Mikey is dating Parker's old summer-camp sweethart, who left him without saying goodbye. Mikey: William Jayne. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.17] "Musso: A Wedding" {viewfinder of Jerry's camera} Air Dates: May 02, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Aug 08, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, JP, MC Co-Starring: Denis de Boisblanc as Kevin Sam Whipple as Reverend Gandin Carmen Filpi as Wino Synopsis: It's a dream come true for Ms. Musso when the man of her dreams asks her to marry him. Kevin: Dennis de Boisblanc. Rev. Gandin: Sam Whipple. Musso: Melanie Chartoff. Kohler: John Pinette. Jerry: Troy Slaten. Notes: TV Guide "Grapevine": Letter Perfect True to her role as tyrannical high school principal Grace Musso on Fox's *Parker Lewis*, Melanie Chartoff answers her fan mail by correcting each letter, grading it, and sending it back. "I get a lot of loving and affectionate letters," she says, "but I really do care about grammar and spelling." Chartoff insists that most of her fans get the joke. "I may have an obnoxious alter ego, but I really am a nice person." Still, there's at least one scribe who may not have been amused. "I get letters from teachers, too, and I've even had to correct some of those. I remember one that was so full of mistakes I wrote, 'Tsk, tsk, please resubmit' on it." [Photo: Chartoff in full Musso pose. Caption: Chartoff: return to sender.] _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.18] "Night to Remember" {ordering things for prom date} Air Dates: May 09, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Aug 22, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Sheryl J. Anderson Director: Rob Bowman Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, MET, JG, MC Featuring: Tim Halpern as Dave Lego Louis as Bouncer Roger Callard as Andy Eliott Harold as Jerry Clone Special Appearance by Arte Johnson as the Clerk Synopsis: Parker (Corin Nemec) prepares to go to the junior prom, but isn't prepared to play chaperone to Shelly (Maia Brewton), who wrangles herself a ticket. Clerk: Arte Johnson. Dave: Tim Halpern. Andy: Roger Callard. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.19] "Boys Night In" {Jerry in school hallway} Air Date: May 23, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, JG, JP, MC Co-Starring: Bari K. Willerford as Cop #1 Gary Kasper as Cop #2 Marci Brickhouse as Girl Synopsis: Parker and Mikey (Corin Nemec, William Jayne) try to give Jerry (Troy Slaten) an education in the ways of manhood, which includes a field trip to a strip joint. Kohler: John Pinette. Notes: Walker #T-22077-93-013 The dates in Jerry's appointment calendar were in October, 1992 Jerry's fake ID: Driver Licence I7123066 Class C Expires 11-20-95 JERRY STEINER 9140 MOREHART AVE (sp?) SANTO DOMINGO <photo> SEX: M HAIR: BLK EYES: BRN HT: 5-09 WT: 130 DOB: 11-17-70 RESTR: MUST WEAR CORRECTIVE LENSES <signature> _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.20] "Senior Jerry" {Jerry through the years} Air Date: May 30, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: David Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman Director: Mike Finney Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, HP, MC Guest-Starring: Mitch Kreindel as Mr. Steiner Linda Shayne as Mrs. Steiner Co-Starring: Tanya Boyd as Calculus Teacher Kenneth L. Richardson as Official-looking Guy Synopsis: When Jerry (Troy Slaten) skips a grade and becomes a senior, he finds the pressure too much to take - and drops out of school. Mr. Steiner: Mitch Kreindel. Mrs. Steiner: Linda Shayne. Calculus Teacher: Tanya Boyd. Notes: Although Jerry's parents are called Dr. and Dr. Steiner during the show, they are listed as Mr. and Mrs. Steiner in the credits. _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.21] "The Rocky Kohler Picture Show" {Kube & Kohler discuss monsters} Air Date: Jun 06, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Alan Cross & Tom Spezialy Director: Larry Shaw Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Guest-Star: Scott Richard Wolf as Brian Sommerville Linda Shayne as Mrs. Steiner Co-Starring: Tanya Boyd as Calculus Teacher Kenneth L. Richardson as Official-looking Guy Synopsis: Kube (Abraham Benrubi) is invited to join an exclusive cult-movie club, but it's a monstrous situation when he brings Kohler (John Pinette) along. Brian Summerville: Scott Richard Wolf. Notes: TV Guide spelled the name "Summerville"; the credits listed the character name as "Sommerville". Walker #T-2207-93-019; 11/12/92 _____________________________________________________________________________ [3.22] "The Last Supper" {in the diner} [Series Finale] Air Date: Jun 13, 1993 (Sun 7:00 PM) Written by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross Director: Mike Finney Starring: CN, BJ, TS, MB, ABe, JG, JP, MC Co-Starring: Biff Yeager as Wrecking Ball Operator Synopsis The good news: Atlas Diner is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The bad news: it's about to be torn down to make room for stores. [The ugly news: this is the last episode of the series.] -- Terry Gaetz -- gaetz@cfa.harvard.edu "First I want to pre-apologize for anything stupid I may do while we're study partners. These may include the following: profuse sweating, stammering, ..."