Trial and Error | |
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Created by | Don Seigel Jerry Perzigian |
Starring | Paul Rodriguez Eddie Velez |
Composer | Ray Colcord |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 (5 unaired) (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Donald L. Seigel Jerry Perzigian Howard Brown Tommy Chong |
Producer | Al Aidekman |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production companies | ELP Communications Columbia Pictures Television |
Original release | |
Network | CBS |
Release | March 15 – March 29, 1988 |
Trial and Error is an American sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from March 15 to March 29, 1988. It was canceled after the third episode, leaving the remaining five episodes unaired.
Trial and Error evolved from a pilot entitled The Family Martinez created by comedian Tommy Chong, about a reformed Latino gang member who became a trial lawyer and moved back in with his family in East Los Angeles, California. CBS liked the concept, but wanted to change it from a family sitcom to a buddy comedy, and it was subsequently reworked as Amigos by Don Seigel and Jerry Perzigian. Chong remained on board as a producer, but "never showed up" to any of the writing sessions. Paul Rodriguez objected to the title Amigos, saying it was too stereotypical, and the title was changed to Trial and Error. [1]
Brad Pitt was cast as the bellboy in the second episode, entitled "Bon Appetit." According to executive producer Jerry Perzigian, this was Pitt's first paid Hollywood job. Pitt had arrived from Springfield, Missouri, only three days before the shoot, which took place on November 17, 1987. [2] [3] The episode aired on CBS on March 22, 1988.
The series is about two Latino roommates – John Hernandez and Tony Rivera – living in Los Angeles. John is an attorney and Tony is a T-shirt salesman. [4]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Pilot" | Andrew D. Weyman | Unknown | March 15, 1988 | |
John has an embarrassing first day at a prestigious law firm. | |||||
2 | "Bon Appetit" | Andrew D. Weyman | Steven Kunes | March 22, 1988 | |
John invites his boss over for dinner. Guest star: Brad Pitt as the bellboy. | |||||
3 | "Man's Best Friend" | Andrew D. Weyman | Al Aidekman | March 29, 1988 | |
Tony wants John to testify against the canine movie star that bit him. | |||||
4 | "Deride and Conquer" | Andrew D. Weyman | TBD | Unaired | |
5 | "Ring of Truth" | Andrew D. Weyman | TBD | Unaired | |
6 | "Casino Night" | Andrew D. Weyman | TBD | Unaired | |
7 | "Strike Three, You're Out" | Andrew D. Weyman | TBD | Unaired | |
8 | "Born to Squirm" | Andrew D. Weyman | TBD | Unaired |
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