Fathers and Sons (1986 TV series)

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Fathers and Sons
Genre Sitcom
Created byNick Arnold
Michael Zinberg
Starring Merlin Olsen
Nicholas Guest
Composer Patrick Williams
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production company 20th Century Fox Television
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseApril 6 (1986-04-06) 
May 4, 1986 (1986-05-04)

Fathers and Sons is an American sitcom television series created by Nick Arnold and Michael Zinberg, that aired on NBC from April 6 until May 4, 1986.

Contents

Premise

Merlin Olsen played a father who was also a baseball coach for his sons. [1]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"The Ironman" Michael Zinberg Nick ArnoldApril 6, 1986 (1986-04-06)
Buddy asks for help from a professional wrestler in order to encourage a handicapped student to join the wrestling team.
2"We'll Always Have the Mall" Will Mackenzie Nick ArnoldApril 13, 1986 (1986-04-13)
Lanny has a date with the girl of his dreams on the same day he plans to attend a basketball game with his dad.
3"Desperately Seeking Einstein"Robert McCullough Michael Zinberg, Randall Zisk April 27, 1986 (1986-04-27)
Sean's father is of no help with the project for the father-son science fair.
4"Which Championship Season?" Peter Baldwin Nick ArnoldMay 4, 1986 (1986-05-04)
Buddy's old friends doesn't agree with his tactics for turning his sons basketball team into a winning team.

References

  1. TV Guide. "Fathers and Sons Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved January 22, 2013.