George (1993 TV series)
| George | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Katie Face Productions Envy Productions Columbia Pictures Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | November 5, 1993 – January 19, 1994 |
George is an American sitcom that aired from November 5, 1993, to January 19, 1994. Tony Danza was co-producer of the series.[1]
Premise
George Foreman plays a retired boxer who runs an after-school program for troubled kids.[2]
Cast
- George Foreman as George Foster
- Sheryl Lee Ralph as Maggie Foster
- Tony T. Johnson as "Bubba" Foster
- Lauren Robinson as "Vee" Foster
- LáCrystal Cooke as Vanessa
- Larry Gilliard Jr. as Lathan Basmore
- Anne Haney as Juanita
- Pablo Irlando as Mauricio Butler
- Cleandré Norman as Daniel Hickok
- Doniell Spencer as Shasta
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Asaad Kelada | Norma Safford Vela | November 5, 1993 | 22.2[3] | |
| George confronts the bad attitudes of troubled kids. | ||||||
| 2 | "2 Hip 2 Work" | Asaad Kelada | Norma Safford Vela | November 6, 1993 | 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 Kelada | Phil Kellard & Tom Moore | November 13, 1993 | 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 Kelada | Norma Safford Vela & Mark Waxman | November 20, 1993 | 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 Kelada | Norma Safford Vela | December 22, 1993 | 16.1[6] | |
| Paul Eiding guest stars | ||||||
| 6 | "Society Girl" | Asaad Kelada | Norma Safford Vela | December 29, 1993 | 17.2[7] | |
| Shasta (Doniell Spencer) deals with her absent father's return. | ||||||
| 7 | "Homeboy's Where the Heart Is" | Asaad Kelada | Norma Safford Vela | January 5, 1994 | 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 | 15.5[9] | |
| Maggie (Sheryl Lee Ralph) enters Shasta into a rap contest. | ||||||
| 9 | "Man of the Year" | Asaad Kelada | Norma Safford Vela | January 19, 1994 | 17.5[10] | |
| George goes to a banquet to receive an award. Juanita (Anne Haney) and the kids watch horror movies. Series finale. | ||||||
References
- ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- ^ TV Guide. "George Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ^ a b "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 10, 1993. p. 3D.
- ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 17, 1993). "Walters gives ABC a special boost". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
- ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 24, 1993). "CBS sweeps back to top". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
- ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 29, 1993. p. 3D.
- ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 6, 1994). "'Jane's House' puts CBS in order". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
- ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 12, 1994). "'Improvement' leads ABC charge". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
- ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 19, 1994). "'Columbo' on the case for ABC". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
- ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. January 26, 1994. p. 3D.
External links
- George at IMDb
