DiResta

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DiResta
Genre Sitcom
Created byMatt Goldman
StarringJohn DiResta
Leila Kenzle
Robert Costanzo
Karle Warren
Joe Guzaldo
Sandra Purpuro
Composer Marc Bonilla
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes15
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesMaple Seed
Paramount Television
Original release
Network UPN
ReleaseOctober 5, 1998 (1998-10-05) 
March 1, 1999 (1999-03-01)

DiResta is an American sitcom which premiered on UPN on October 5, 1998, on its Monday schedule. It was cancelled after its March 1, 1999 airing. The show was named for stand-up comedian John DiResta; this was his first television venture.

Contents

The series was described by Entertainment Weekly as "A transit cop, his funny job, and his funny family." [1] On the week of November 2–8, 1998, it was the lowest rated non-Pax TV show aired. [2]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot" John Tracy Matt GoldmanOctober 5, 1998 (1998-10-05)2.10 [3]
2"John Kisses Some Ass"UnknownUnknownOctober 12, 1998 (1998-10-12)1.95 [4]
3"Public Enema No. 1"UnknownUnknownOctober 19, 1998 (1998-10-19)1.78 [5]
4"Walk on the Feminine Side"UnknownUnknownOctober 26, 1998 (1998-10-26)1.62 [6]
5"Heavy Metal"UnknownUnknownNovember 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)1.05 [7]
6"Romeo and Juliet Were Lucky"UnknownUnknownNovember 9, 1998 (1998-11-09)1.54 [8]
7"Cookin' With Gas"UnknownUnknownNovember 16, 1998 (1998-11-16) [9] 1.90 [10]
8"Thanksgiving"UnknownUnknownNovember 23, 1998 (1998-11-23)1.94 [11]
9"The Kid"UnknownUnknownDecember 21, 1998 (1998-12-21)2.26 [12]
10"Your Daddy Don't Dance"UnknownUnknownJanuary 25, 1999 (1999-01-25)2.85 [13]
11"One Wedding and a Funeral"UnknownUnknownFebruary 1, 1999 (1999-02-01)2.28 [14]
12"The Torch"UnknownUnknownFebruary 8, 1999 (1999-02-08)1.86 [15]
13"Viagra Falls"UnknownUnknownFebruary 15, 1999 (1999-02-15)1.9 [16]
14"Half a Million Clams"UnknownUnknownFebruary 22, 1999 (1999-02-22)1.53 [17]
15"Slam Dunkin Donuts"UnknownUnknownMarch 1, 1999 (1999-03-01)1.76 [18]

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References

  1. Entertainment Weekly - Fall TV Preview/ DiResta - 09-10-1998
  2. Nielsen Ratings – Nov 2 – 8
  3. "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 5-11)". The Los Angeles Times . October 14, 1998. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  4. "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 12-18)". The Los Angeles Times . October 21, 1998. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  5. "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 19-25)". The Los Angeles Times . October 28, 1998. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  6. "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 26-Nov. 1)". The Los Angeles Times . November 4, 1998. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  7. "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 2-8)". The Los Angeles Times . November 11, 1998. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  8. "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 9-15)". The Los Angeles Times . November 18, 1998. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  9. "TV Listings for November 16, 1998". TV Tango. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  10. "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 16-22)". The Los Angeles Times . November 25, 1998. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  11. "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 23-29)". The Los Angeles Times . December 2, 1998. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  12. "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 21-27)". The Los Angeles Times . January 1, 1999. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  13. "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 25-31)". The Los Angeles Times . February 3, 1999. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  14. "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 1-7)". The Los Angeles Times . February 10, 1999. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  15. "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 8-14)". The Los Angeles Times . February 18, 1999. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  16. "Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending February 21, 1999". Ratings Ryan. May 15, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  17. "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 22-28)". The Los Angeles Times . March 3, 1999. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  18. "National Nielsen Viewership (March 1–7)". The Los Angeles Times . March 10, 1999. Retrieved November 8, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg