Ask Harriet

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Ask Harriet
Genre Sitcom
Created by
Written by
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composerDavid Cassidy
ComposerDavid Nessim Lawrence
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
  • Jonathan Prince
  • Billy Riback
Producers
  • Matt Dinsmore
  • Bob Heath
CinematographyRonald W. Browne
EditorArt Kellner
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Fox
ReleaseJanuary 4 (1998-01-04) 
March 26, 1998 (1998-03-26)

Ask Harriet is an American television sitcom created by David Cassidy, Jonathan Prince, and Billy Riback, that ran on Fox for one season from January 4 to March 26, 1998. Cassidy also wrote and performed the theme song.

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Synopsis

The premise of the series revolves around a sexist sports journalist named Jack Cody (Anthony Tyler Quinn). After being fired from his job at the Dispatch by his ex-girlfriend Melissa (Lisa Waltz), Jack decides to apply for the job of advice columnist. To hide his true identity, Jack dresses in drag and poses as Sylvia Coco. Jack is rehired and forced to dress as a woman to keep his new job. The series also featured Edward Asner as Mr. Russell, Jamie Renée Smith as Jack's 10-year-old daughter Blair, and Willie Garson as Jack's best friend Ronnie. Julie Benz also appeared in a recurring role.

Ask Harriet premiered as a midseason replacement on Sunday, January 4, 1998, [1] and was then moved to its regular timeslot on Thursdays. [2] Fox did not broadcast any episodes during the February sweeps month. Back to Back episodes begins in March.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot" Andrew D. Weyman Teleplay by: Billy Riback & Jonathan Prince
Story by: David Cassidy & Billy Riback & Jonathan Prince
January 4, 1998 (1998-01-04)
2"Hot Coco" Robert Berlinger Billy Riback & Jonathan PrinceJanuary 8, 1998 (1998-01-08)
3"Help Me, Help Me, Rwanda"Robert BerlingerJimmy Aleck & Jim KeilyJanuary 15, 1998 (1998-01-15)
4"Turn Your Head & Kafka"Robert Berlinger Peter Murrieta January 22, 1998 (1998-01-22)
5"Lips That Pass in the Night" Ken Levine Jim Keily & Jimmy AleckJanuary 29, 1998 (1998-01-29)
6"Fat Ron"Robert Berlinger Pamela Eels UNAIRED
7"Surprise, Surprise"Robert BerlingerGabrielle Allan & Ria PaviaUNAIRED
8"Good for the Goose, Good for the Gender"Robert BerlingerPeter MurrietaUNAIRED
9"Kiss Harass Good-Bye"Ken LevineEva Almos & Ed ScharlachUNAIRED
10"Exes and Ohs" Steve Zuckerman Gabrielle Allan & Ria PaviaUNAIRED
11"Dis-guise in Love with You: Part 1"TBDTBDUNAIRED
12"Dis-guise in Love with You: Part 2"TBDTBDUNAIRED
13"Pumps and Circumstances" Lillah McCarthy Pamela EellsUNAIRED

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References

  1. "'harriet' A Drag On Fox's 'hill' Hole". The Hollywood Reporter. 1998-01-06. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
  2. Braxton, Greg (1997-12-16). "Fox Dumps 'Living Single,' Brings Back 'Undercover'". articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2009-05-06.