Flying Blind (TV series)
Flying Blind | |
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Genre | Comedy |
Created by | Richard Rosenstock |
Starring | David Byrne |
Composer | Jonathan Wolff |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 22 |
Production | |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production companies | Sweetum Productions Paramount Television Viacom Productions |
Original release | |
Network | Fox |
Release | September 13, 1992 May 2, 1993 | –
Flying Blind is an American sitcom that aired on Fox from September 1992 to May 1993. The series stars Corey Parker and Téa Leoni.
Synopsis
The series revolves around awkward post-collegian Neil Barash (Parker) who, by serendipity, meets beautiful libertine Alicia (Leoni) and begins a relationship with her. The show explores the difficulties faced by self-conscious and repressed Neil in dealing with the erotic antics of Alicia and her eccentric roommates, Jordan (Robert Bauer) and Megan (Clea Lewis).
Veteran comedy actor
Cast
- Corey Parker as Neil Barash
- Téa Leoni as Alicia
- Cristine Rose as Ellen Barash
- Robert Bauer as Jordan
- Clea Lewis as Megan
- Marcus Giamatti as Ted Sharperson
- Michael Tucci as Jeremy Barash
Production
The series was created by Richard Rosenstock, who later went on to write for Fox's
The production companies were Sweetum Productions, and Paramount Network Television in association with (eventual corporate sibling) Viacom Productions. The series later became owned by CBS Media Ventures.
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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1 | "Pilot" | James Burrows | Richard Rosenstock | September 13, 1992 | 3026 |
Neil meets Alicia. | |||||
2 | "Smiles of a Summer Night" | Michael Lembeck | Richard Rosenstock | September 20, 1992 | 3301 |
Neil and Alicia plan their first sexual encounter. | |||||
3 | "Crazy for You... and You" | Michael Lembeck | Ellen Byron & Lissa Kapstrom | September 27, 1992 | 3304 |
After Neil and Alicia break up, Neil dates his high school sweetheart. | |||||
4 | "Single White Eurotrash" | Michael Lembeck | Douglas Wyman | October 4, 1992 | 3305 |
The twin of Alicia's dead boyfriend moves in with Alicia. | |||||
5 | "The Week of Living Dangerously" | Michael Lembeck | Bob Stevens | October 11, 1992 | 3302 |
A former boyfriend of Alicia's threatens to kill Neil. | |||||
6 | "Prelude to a Brisket" | Michael Lembeck | Terri Minsky | October 18, 1992 | 3303 |
Alicia spends an evening with Neil's parents and wants to become like them. | |||||
7 | "Desperately Seeking Alicia" | Dennis Erdman | Terri Minsky & Michael Borkow | October 25, 1992 | 3306 |
Neil's cousin Leslie visits and wants to be like Alicia. | |||||
8 | "Lovers and Other Strangers" | Ellen Falcon | Richard Rosenstock | November 1, 1992 | 3307 |
Jonathan returns with news that he's getting married, and Alicia doesn't believe him. | |||||
9 | "The Heartbreak Id" | Peter Bonerz | Bob Stevens | November 8, 1992 | 3308 |
When Neil and Alicia have problems in bed, Alicia goes into therapy. | |||||
10 | "The Secret of My Great Dress" | Ellen Falcon | Ellen Byron & Lissa Kapstrom | November 15, 1992 | 3309 |
Alicia becomes a fashion designer and has no free time for Neil. | |||||
11 | "A Woman Under the Influence" | Peter Bonerz | Richard Rosenstock | November 22, 1992 | 3310 |
Alicia is jealous when Neil flirts with the Hochman Fudge Girl. | |||||
12 | "Dad" | Ellen Falcon | Bob Stevens | December 13, 1992 | 3311 |
Alicia's Dad returns to terrorize her current boyfriend. | |||||
13 | "Ted Over Heels" | Ellen Falcon | Linwood Boomer | January 10, 1993 | 3312 |
After Ted ruins his career at Hochman Foods, Megan instantly becomes attracted to him. | |||||
14 | "Panic in Neil's Park" | Stan Daniels | Richard Rosenstock | February 7, 1993 | 3313 |
Neil is fired from Hochman Foods and begins searching for a new career. | |||||
15 | "The Player" | James Widdoes | Terri Minsky | February 14, 1993 | 3314 |
Neil accidentally interrupts a movie shoot and is hired by the director. | |||||
16 | "Escape to New York" | Jeff Melman | Michael Borkow | March 7, 1993 | 3315 |
Neil moves in with Alicia, but it may ruin their relationship. | |||||
17 | "My Dinner with Brad Schimmel" | Stan Daniels | Rick Copp & David A. Goodman | March 14, 1993 | 3316 |
Neil uses Alicia to impress an old rival. | |||||
18 | "Unforgiving" | Jeff Melman | Terri Minsky | March 21, 1993 | 3317 |
Meg gets back at Alicia by writing a B-movie about her. | |||||
19 | "The Bride of Marsh Man 2: The Spawning" | Jeff Melman | Mark Reisman | March 28, 1993 | 3318 |
Alicia agrees to reprise her role as Bride of the Marsh Man, but only if Neil directs. | |||||
20 | "The Spy Who Came in from the Old" | Joshua White | Tom Maxwell & Don Woodard | April 11, 1993 | 3319 |
Alicia's dad announces that he's leaving the spy game and getting married. | |||||
21 | "The People That Time Forgot" | Peter Bonerz | Rick Copp & David A. Goodman | April 25, 1993 | 3320 |
Neil has to choose between an art opening with Alicia and a sports memorabilia show with an old high school friend. | |||||
22 | "The Long Goodbye" | Peter Bonerz | Michael Borkow and Ellen Byron & Lissa Kapstrom | May 2, 1993 | 3321 |
Neil and Alicia break up after Neil reads Alicia's diary. |
Reception
The series got generally favourable notices upon its debut.
References
- ^ Tucker, Ken (September 11, 1992). "Hearts Afire; Flying Blind Review | TV Reviews and News". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
- ^ Hiltbrand, David. "Picks and Pans Review: Flying Blind". People. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
- ^ Rosenberg, Howard (1992-09-12). "TV Reviews : Some Fresh Fun on Fox's 'Flying Blind'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
- ^ Duffy, Mike (1992-12-29). "Unlike 'Flying Blind' Character, Corey Parker Has Been Around". Detroit Free Press. Florida. Retrieved 2014-01-30 – via Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ "Short-Lived Shows: Flying Blind". AOL. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
External links
- Flying Blind at IMDb
- Flying Blind at epguides.com