One Big Family (TV series)

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One Big Family
Genre Comedy
Starring Danny Thomas
Kim Gillingham
Anastasia Fielding
Michael DeLuise
Alison McMillan
Gabriel Damon
Anthony Starke
Composer George Tipton
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes25
Production
Executive producers Paul Junger Witt
Tony Thomas
David Pollock
Elias Davis
Running time30 minutes
Production companies Lorimar-Telepictures
Witt/Thomas Productions
Original release
Network Syndication
ReleaseSeptember 27, 1986 (1986-09-27) 
May 23, 1987 (1987-05-23)

One Big Family is an American sitcom television series. The series stars Danny Thomas, Kim Gillingham, Anastasia Fielding, Michael DeLuise, Alison McMillan, Gabriel Damon and Anthony Starke. The series aired in syndication from September 27, 1986, to May 23, 1987. [1] [2]

Contents

Plot

Thomas plays Jake Hatton, a retired comedian in Seattle, who helps raise his nieces and nephews following the deaths of their parents.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Roger Runs Away"Jeff Chambers Arnold Margolin September 27, 1986 (1986-09-27)
2"Image Breaker" David Steinberg Karin BabbittOctober 4, 1986 (1986-10-04)
3"Jake's Party"Gary BrownJay FolbOctober 11, 1986 (1986-10-11)
4"Jake's Commitment"David SteinbergJay FolbOctober 18, 1986 (1986-10-18)
5"The New House"David SteinbergUnknownOctober 25, 1986 (1986-10-25)
6"Talent Night"Gary BrownElias Davis & David PollockNovember 1, 1986 (1986-11-01)
7"The Matchmaker"Gary BrownUnknownNovember 8, 1986 (1986-11-08)
8"Family Vacation"David Steinberg Sam Bobrick November 15, 1986 (1986-11-15)
9"Kate's Friend"Gary BrownUnknownNovember 22, 1986 (1986-11-22)
10"The Charged Battery"Terry HughesElias Davis & David PollockDecember 6, 1986 (1986-12-06)
11"The Odd Ball Game"Gary BrownJay FolbDecember 20, 1986 (1986-12-20)
12"Stagestruck"Jeff ChambersElias Davis & David PollockJanuary 3, 1987 (1987-01-03)
13"Jake the Beachcomber"Gary BrownJay FolbJanuary 10, 1987 (1987-01-10)
14"Joy to the Hattons"David SteinbergArnold MargolinJanuary 17, 1987 (1987-01-17)
15"Operation, Collins" Bob Sweeney Jay FolbJanuary 31, 1987 (1987-01-31)
16"Kate's Dates"Jeff ChambersArnold MargolinFebruary 7, 1987 (1987-02-07)
17"The Big Bust"Jeff ChambersArnold MargolinFebruary 14, 1987 (1987-02-14)
18"The Essay"Gary BrownDaniel PalladinoFebruary 21, 1987 (1987-02-21)
19"The Tutor"Doug SmartArnold MargolinFebruary 28, 1987 (1987-02-28)
20"Dog Daze"Bob SweeneySam BobrickMarch 14, 1987 (1987-03-14)
21"Biting the Hand"Bob SweeneyHank BradfordApril 18, 1987 (1987-04-18)
22"Old Times"Jeff ChambersUnknownMay 2, 1987 (1987-05-02)
23"Brian's Law"Doug SmartKarin BabbittMay 9, 1987 (1987-05-09)
24"The Clip Show"Jeff ChambersDaniel PalladinoMay 16, 1987 (1987-05-16)
25"The Big Split"Jeff ChambersSam BobrickMay 23, 1987 (1987-05-23)

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References

  1. "Tv Review : Danny Thomas Is Back With 'Family'". Articles.latimes.com. 1986-09-25. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  2. Steve Dale (1986-10-16). "Tv Makes Room For The Family Shows". Articles.chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2017-06-29.