George (1993 TV series)

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George
Created by Norma Safford Vela
Starring George Foreman
Crystal Cooke
Larry Gilliard Jr.
Anne Haney
Pablo Irlando
Tony T. Johnson
Cleandre Norman
Sheryl Lee Ralph
ComposerAlan Ett
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies ELP Communications
Katie Face Productions
Envy Productions
Columbia Pictures Television
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseNovember 5, 1993 (1993-11-05) –
January 19, 1994 (1994-01-19)

George is an American sitcom that aired from November 5, 1993, to January 19, 1994. Tony Danza was co-producer of the series. [1]

Contents

Premise

George Foreman plays a retired boxer who runs an after-school program for troubled kids. [2]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot" Asaad Kelada Norma Safford VelaNovember 5, 1993 (1993-11-05)22.2 [3]
George confronts the bad attitudes of troubled kids.
2"2 Hip 2 Work"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaNovember 6, 1993 (1993-11-06)9.4 [3]
To finance the TKO Club the kids start a t-shirt business, but Lathan (Lawrence Gilliard, Jr.) is pocketing a little extra for himself.
3"Requiem for a Lightweight"Asaad KeladaPhil Kellard & Tom MooreNovember 13, 1993 (1993-11-13)8.9 [4]
Daniel (Cleandre Norman) intends to become a professional fighter after he wins a fight at school.
4"One Joe at a Time"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford Vela & Mark WaxmanNovember 20, 1993 (1993-11-20)7.4 [5]
A disgruntled tenant demands that George close the TKO Club, claiming that the kids are hurting his business.
5"Nobody Up There Likes Me"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaDecember 22, 1993 (1993-12-22)16.1 [6]
Paul Eiding guest stars
6"Society Girl"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaDecember 29, 1993 (1993-12-29)17.2 [7]
Shasta (Doniell Spencer) deals with her absent father's return.
7"Homeboy's Where the Heart Is"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaJanuary 5, 1994 (1994-01-05)16.9 [8]
George makes Lathan a security guard after he breaks into a house. Troy Evans and Mother Love guest star.
8"Rapmasta Shasta"Asaad Kelada Norma Safford Vela and Cathryn Michon January 12, 1994 (1994-01-12)15.5 [9]
Maggie (Sheryl Lee Ralph) enters Shasta into a rap contest.
9"Man of the Year"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaJanuary 19, 1994 (1994-01-19)17.5 [10]
George goes to a banquet to receive an award. Juanita (Anne Haney) and the kids watch horror movies. Series finale.

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References

  1. ↑ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 454. ISBN   0-345-45542-8.
  2. ↑ TV Guide. "George Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  3. 1 2 "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today . November 10, 1993. p. 3D.
  4. ↑ DeRosa, Robin (November 17, 1993). "Walters gives ABC a special boost". Life. USA Today . p. 3D.
  5. ↑ DeRosa, Robin (November 24, 1993). "CBS sweeps back to top". Life. USA Today . p. 3D.
  6. ↑ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today . December 29, 1993. p. 3D.
  7. ↑ DeRosa, Robin (January 6, 1994). "'Jane's House' puts CBS in order". Life. USA Today . p. 3D.
  8. ↑ DeRosa, Robin (January 12, 1994). "'Improvement' leads ABC charge". Life. USA Today . p. 3D.
  9. ↑ DeRosa, Robin (January 19, 1994). "'Columbo' on the case for ABC". Life. USA Today . p. 3D.
  10. ↑ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today . January 26, 1994. p. 3D.


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