Getting Personal

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Getting Personal
Created by Jeff Greenstein
Jeff Strauss
Starring Vivica A. Fox
Duane Martin
Jon Cryer
ComposersJulie Ritter
David A. King
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes17 (1 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersJames Lassiter
Benny Medina
Gina Rugolo-Judd
Marty Taylor
Alan Kirschenbaum
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies Jeff & Jeff Productions
(1998)
(season 1)
Jeff Strauss Productions
(1998)
(season 2)
More-Medavoy Productions
Handprint Entertainment
(1998)
(season 1)
20th Century Fox Television
Original release
Network Fox
ReleaseApril 6 (1998-04-06) 
October 16, 1998 (1998-10-16)

Getting Personal is an American sitcom created by Jeff Greenstein and Jeff Strauss, that aired on Fox from April 6 to October 16, 1998.

Contents

Premise

A creative director at Old Dog Productions, an ad company in Chicago gets a new boss: the woman with whom he just had a disastrous date. [1]

Cast

Episodes

Season 1 (1998)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
11"When Co-Workers Attack" James Widdoes Jeff Greenstein & Jeff StraussApril 6, 1998 (1998-04-06)1ABR01
Milo is set up on a blind date with Robyn. The date doesn't go well, but the next day Milo finds out that Robyn is his new boss.
22"Milo Does the Darndest Things" Paul Lazarus Greg Garcia April 13, 1998 (1998-04-13)1ABR07
Milo dates a beautiful woman and her alleged twin, who are both auditioning for a commercial.
33"Guess Who Else is Coming to Dinner?"James WiddoesJay DyerApril 20, 1998 (1998-04-20)1ABR04
Robyn finds out that her mother is dating her high school boyfriend.
44"Sam I Am"James WiddoesDouglas WymanApril 27, 1998 (1998-04-27)1ABR02
Robyn and Milo tries to keep Sam from finding out which guy in the office her friend really likes.
55"My Best Fling's Wedding"James Widdoes Karen McCullah-Lutz & Kirsten Smith May 4, 1998 (1998-05-04)1ABR06
Milo finds out that his former girlfriend is getting married.
66"Raiders of the Lost Watch" Ellen Gittelsohn Douglas LiebleinMay 11, 1998 (1998-05-11)1ABR05
Milo helps Sam get Sam's uncle's watch back from a crazy ex-girlfriend.
77"Chasing Sammy" Mark Cendrowski Greg Garcia & Kriss Turner May 18, 1998 (1998-05-18)1ABR10
Milo pretends that he is gay in order to win a potential client. Robyn tries to impress an old girlfriend by pretending that Sam is her rich fiancee.
88"The No Joy Bad Luck Club"James Widdoes Gina Fattore July 31, 1998 (1998-07-31)1ABR03
Sam tries to end his losing streak at an awards ceremony. Jack receives a lifetime achievement award, while Robyn reflects on her lack of life experiences.
99"Bring in Da Milo, Bring in Da Robyn" Sheldon Epps Gina FattoreAugust 7, 1998 (1998-08-07)1ABR09
Sam directs a commercial based on the disastrous date between Robyn and Milo. Robyn starts dating the "fake Milo".
1010"The Date After"Paul LazarusKaren McCullah Lutz & Kirsten SmithAugust 14, 1998 (1998-08-14)1ABR08
Milo and Robyn go out with different partners to the same restaurant where they had their disastrous date. Sam wants more money from Jack.

Season 2 (1998)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
111"Fix Me Up, Tie Me Down" Mark Cendrowski Greg GarciaSeptember 11, 1998 (1998-09-11)2ABR01
The gang sets each other up on dates.
122"The Doctor Is In"Mark CendrowskiJay DyerSeptember 18, 1998 (1998-09-18)2ABR02
Milo has a crush on a psychologist in the building where he works. Robyn teaches Jack linedancing for his daughter's birthday party.
133"There's Something About Rhonda" Peter Bonerz Karen McCullah Lutz & Kirsten Smith September 25, 1998 (1998-09-25)2ABR03
Robyn finds out that her ex-boyfriend's new sitcom is inspired by her.
144"The Wedding Zinger"Mark CendrowskiDouglas LiebleinOctober 2, 1998 (1998-10-02)2ABR04
Robyn gets an invitation to a bridal shower for an old rival.
155"Midnight Milo"Mark Cendrowski Kriss Turner October 9, 1998 (1998-10-09)2ABR05
The gang goes on a business trip to San Francisco.
166"Saving Milo's Privates"Mark CendrowskiAlan KirschenbaumOctober 16, 1998 (1998-10-16)2ABR07
Milo ends up in the bedroom with Robyn's roommate.
177"The Last Three Temptations of Robyn Buckley"Mark CendrowskiGina Fattoreunaired2ABR06
Robyn is told that the right man for her is nearby, so she starts fantasizing about the men in her office.

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References

  1. TV Guide. "Getting Personal Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-09-09.