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(1985–1990)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Gerren Keith ... (87 episodes, 1985-1990)
Arlando Smith ... (7 episodes, 1985-1987)
Tony Singletary ... (5 episodes, 1985-1989)
Ellen Gittelsohn ... (5 episodes, 1985-1986)
Oz Scott ... (3 episodes, 1985-1988)
Whitney J. LeBlanc ... (3 episodes, 1987)
Mikki Capparelli ... (3 episodes, 1989-1990)
Ed Cambridge ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Gary Brown ... (1 episode, 1985)
Bob Lally ... (1 episode, 1988)

Series Writing Credits  

Bill Boulware ... (created by) (116 episodes, 1985-1990)
Bill Boulware ... (written by) (10 episodes, 1985-1989)
Bill Boulware ... (teleplay by) (5 episodes, 1985-1989)
Bill Boulware ... (television story) (1 episode, 1985)
Jack Elinson ... (developed by) (116 episodes, 1985-1990)
Jack Elinson ... (written by) (4 episodes, 1985-1987)
Jack Elinson ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1985)
Christine Houston ... (based on a play by) (116 episodes, 1985-1990)
Christine Houston ... (written by) (1 episode, 1987)
Michael G. Moye ... (created by) (116 episodes, 1985-1990)
Michael G. Moye ... (television story) (1 episode, 1985)
Michael G. Moye ... (written by) (1 episode, 1989)
Al Gordon ... (creative consultant) (24 episodes, 1987-1988)
Al Gordon ... (consultant writer) (22 episodes, 1986-1987)
Al Gordon ... (written by) (11 episodes, 1987-1989)
Al Gordon ... (teleplay by) (4 episodes, 1987-1989)
Al Gordon ... (story by) (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Fred Johnson ... (written by) (8 episodes, 1986-1989)
Fred Johnson ... (story editor) (3 episodes, 1988-1989)
Fred Johnson ... (story by) (1 episode, 1986)
Fred Johnson ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1989)
Dick Bensfield ... (written by) (11 episodes, 1985-1989)
Dick Bensfield ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1985)
Peter Gallay ... (written by) (8 episodes, 1987-1989)
Peter Gallay ... (teleplay by) (3 episodes, 1987-1988)
Peter Gallay ... (executive story editor) (1 episode, 1988)
Peter Gallay ... (story editor) (1 episode, 1988)
Ron Bloomberg ... (written by) (10 episodes, 1986-1988)
Ron Bloomberg ... (story by) (1 episode, 1986)
Ron Bloomberg ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1986)
Bobby Crawford ... (written by) (6 episodes, 1985-1987)
Bobby Crawford ... (story by) (2 episodes, 1986-1989)
Bobby Crawford ... (story editor) (1 episode, 1988)
Tracy Gamble ... (written by) (9 episodes, 1985-1987)
Richard Vaczy ... (written by) (9 episodes, 1985-1987)
Perry Grant ... (written by) (7 episodes, 1985-1987)
Perry Grant ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1985)
Ilunga Adell ... (written by) (5 episodes, 1988-1989)
Ilunga Adell ... (story editor) (3 episodes, 1988-1989)
Ilunga Adell ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1989)
J. Stanford Parker ... (teleplay by) (4 episodes, 1987-1990)
J. Stanford Parker ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
J. Stanford Parker ... (story editor) (1 episode, 1988)
Larry Spencer ... (written by) (5 episodes, 1989-1990)
Larry Spencer ... (executive story editor) (1 episode, 1988)
Larry Spencer ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1988)
John Boni ... (written by) (5 episodes, 1989-1990)
Dorian Gibbs ... (story by) (4 episodes, 1987-1990)
Marla Gibbs ... (story by) (4 episodes, 1987-1990)
Marla Gibbs ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1990)
David Garber ... (written by) (4 episodes, 1988-1990)
Bruce Kalish ... (written by) (4 episodes, 1988-1990)
Daryl G. Nickens ... (written by) (4 episodes, 1989-1990)
Mike Scott ... (written by) (4 episodes, 1989-1990)
Sara Finney-Johnson ... (written by) (3 episodes, 1985-1986)
Vida Spears ... (written by) (3 episodes, 1985-1986)
Jeff Abugov ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1988)
Jeff Abugov ... (executive story editor) (1 episode, 1988)
Alicia Marie Schudt ... (written by) (3 episodes, 1989-1990)
Cassandra Clark ... (written by) (3 episodes, 1989)
Deborah Pearl ... (written by) (3 episodes, 1989)
Bob Myer ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1985)
Bob Young ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1985)
Reynaldo Rey ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1987)
Reynaldo Rey ... (written by) (1 episode, 1987)
Dave Digregorio ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Mickey Rose ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Arnie Wess ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Daryl Busby ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1989)
Richard Albrecht ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1990)
Casey Keller ... (written by) (2 episodes, 1990)
Winston Moss ... (story by) (1 episode, 1985)
Winston Moss ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 1985)
Sylvia Alan ... (written by) (1 episode, 1986)
Robert Drysdale ... (written by) (1 episode, 1986)
Richard Gurman ... (written by) (1 episode, 1986)
C.M. Leon ... (written by) (1 episode, 1986)
Margaret Weisman ... (written by) (1 episode, 1986)
Billi Gordon ... (written by) (1 episode, 1987)
Michael Lyons ... (story by) (1 episode, 1987)
Ronald Rubin ... (written by) (1 episode, 1987)
Kimberley Wells ... (story by) (1 episode, 1987)
Ken Whittingham ... (story by) (1 episode, 1987)
Mike Marmer ... (written by) (1 episode, 1988)
Kathleen McGhee-Anderson ... (written by) (1 episode, 1988)
Deborrah M. Wilkinson ... (written by) (1 episode, 1988)
Ed Burnham ... (written by) (1 episode, 1989)
Robin Green ... (story by) (1 episode, 1989)
Austin Kalish ... (written by) (1 episode, 1989)
Irma Kalish ... (written by) (1 episode, 1989)
Elaine Newman ... (written by) (1 episode, 1989)
Mark Tuttle ... (written by) (1 episode, 1989)
Michael Poryes ... (written by) (1 episode, 1990)
Larry Strauss ... (story by) (1 episode, 1990)

Series Cast complete, awaiting verification  

Helen Martin ...  Pearl Shay 116 episodes, 1985-1990
Marla Gibbs ...  Mary Jenkins 115 episodes, 1985-1990
Hal Williams ...  Lester Jenkins 115 episodes, 1985-1990
Alaina Reed-Hall ...  Rose Lee Holloway 115 episodes, 1985-1990
Regina King ...  Brenda Jenkins 114 episodes, 1985-1990
Curtis Baldwin ...  Calvin Dobbs 106 episodes, 1985-1990
Jackée Harry ...  Sandra Clark / ... 99 episodes, 1985-1989
Barry Sobel ...  Dylan McMillan 29 episodes, 1989-1990
Toukie Smith Toukie Smith ...  Eva Rawley 24 episodes, 1989-1990
Paul Winfield ...  Julian C. Barlow / ... 24 episodes, 1988-1990
Stoney Jackson Stoney Jackson ...  Travis Filmore 23 episodes, 1989-1990
Kia Goodwin ...  Tiffany Holloway 21 episodes, 1985-1988
Reynaldo Rey ...  Mailman / ... 18 episodes, 1986-1990
Countess Vaughn ...  Alexandria DeWitt 17 episodes, 1988-1989
Kevin Peter Hall ...  Warren Merriwether / ... 7 episodes, 1989-1990
Eve Smith Eve Smith ...  Cora 6 episodes, 1985-1988
Lynn Hamilton ...  Emma Johnson 5 episodes, 1986-1989
Frieda Rentie Frieda Rentie ...  Woman #2 / ... 4 episodes, 1987-1989
Whitman Mayo ...  Henry Hurley 4 episodes, 1986-1990
Alex Ruiz Alex Ruiz ...  Manny Gonzales 4 episodes, 1987-1988
Ron Richardson Ron Richardson ...  Rev. Davis 3 episodes, 1985-1988
Fitz Houston ...  Friend / ... 3 episodes, 1985-1988
Wally Taylor Wally Taylor ...  Building Inspector / ... 3 episodes, 1985-1987
Beah Richards ...  Carolyn Hurley 3 episodes, 1986-1990
Robbie Byrd Robbie Byrd ...  Woman #1 / ... 3 episodes, 1987-1989
Lionel Mark Smith Lionel Mark Smith ...  Reverend 3 episodes, 1988-1990
George Kirby ...  Milton Jenkins 3 episodes, 1987-1990
Nick LaTour ...  Guard / ... 3 episodes, 1987-1990
Frank Jenkins Frank Jenkins ...  Man #1 / ... 3 episodes, 1985-1987
Hank Rolike ...  Doc / ... 3 episodes, 1987-1989
Julius Carry ...  Dale Evans / ... 3 episodes, 1986-1989
Michael Warren ...  Mitchell Evans 2 episodes, 1987
Ron Glass ...  Robert Stone 2 episodes, 1987
Alfonso Arau ...  Alfonso Gonzales 2 episodes, 1988
Michael Dorn ...  Dr. Walker / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1989
Hector Elias ...  Angel / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Flip Wilson ...  Ed Fulton / ... 2 episodes, 1988-1989
Rosie Lee Hooks Rosie Lee Hooks ...  Harriet / ... 2 episodes, 1985-1987
Yvonne Wilder ...  Anna Gonzales 2 episodes, 1988
James Lashly ...  Chris / ... 2 episodes, 1985-1987
Willie H. Reaves Willie H. Reaves ...  Bill / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1988
Della Reese ...  Grace / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1990
Arthur Burghardt ...  Krieger / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1989
Shelly Garrett Shelly Garrett ...  Jordan Gilbert / ... 2 episodes, 1988
Harry Waters Jr. ...  Perrier / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1989
Jim Doughan Jim Doughan ...  Larry / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1989
Don Nash Jr. Don Nash Jr. ...  Jimmy / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1987
Lee Weaver ...  Frank 2 episodes, 1986-1987
Vincent Lucchesi Vincent Lucchesi ...  Harry / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1987
Justin Lord ...  Janet (Richard) Potter / ... 2 episodes, 1988
Luther Vandross ...  Luther Vandross 2 episodes, 1990
Luise Heath ...  Eugenia Richards / ... 2 episodes, 1985-1990
Julian Christopher ...  Oscar St. Claire / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1989
John Wesley ...  Barney Wilson / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1988
Rick Hurst ...  Bronco Bob 2 episodes, 1989
Carmen Filpi ...  The Old Geezer 2 episodes, 1989
David Downing ...  Father Gabbay / ... 2 episodes, 1989
Cynthia L. James Cynthia L. James ...  Diamond Lil 2 episodes, 1990
David McKnight ...  Farmer Larry / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1989
Billy Dee Williams ...  Billy Dee Williams 2 episodes, 1986-1989
Jace Kent Jace Kent ...  Roy 2 episodes, 1989
Earl Boen ...  Conrad 2 episodes, 1990
Jimmy Woodard Jimmy Woodard ...  Robert Barnes / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1988
Dorothy Parke Dorothy Parke ...  Cactus Katie 2 episodes, 1989
Thomas Nelson Webb Thomas Nelson Webb ...  Security Guard 2 episodes, 1990
Greg Bell Greg Bell ...  The Bicycle 2 episodes, 1990
Dennis Fimple ...  Slim 2 episodes, 1989
Farrell Mayer Farrell Mayer ...  Croupier 2 episodes, 1990
Charlie Dell ...  Vern 2 episodes, 1989
Cal Gibson ...  Hoodlum #1 / ... 1 episode, 1987-1989
Debra Stricklin Debra Stricklin ...  Stephanie Potter 1 episode, 1989
B'nard Lewis ...  Zoltan 1 episode, 1989
Dan Blom ...  Sven Elfstromsen 1 episode, 1989
Margaret Smith ...  Margaret Kemp 1 episode, 1989
John Karlen ...  Nathan Pollack 1 episode, 1989
Steve Brady Steve Brady ...  Anesthesiologist 1 episode, 1986
Sena Ayn Black Sena Ayn Black ...  Woman #1 1 episode, 1986
James Karen ...  Lawyer 1 episode, 1985
Harrison Page ...  Lewis Hurley 1 episode, 1985
Roger Owens Roger Owens ...  Peanut Vendor 1 episode, 1985
Teddy Wilson ...  Cousin Ray 1 episode, 1986
Robert Hooks ...  Congressman Rivers 1 episode, 1986
Raymond St. Jacques ...  Mr. Hatcher 1 episode, 1986
Willard E. Pugh ...  Jim Rogers 1 episode, 1986
Rick Fitts ...  Roy Dobbs 1 episode, 1986
Kevin Guillaume Kevin Guillaume ...  Orderly #2 1 episode, 1986
Michael K. Woods Michael K. Woods ...  Al 1 episode, 1986
Paul Reubens ...  Pee-wee Herman 1 episode, 1987
Garrett Morris ...  Bob Winslow 1 episode, 1987
Roscoe Lee Browne ...  Albert Henry 1 episode, 1987
Brian Stokes Mitchell ...  Ed 1 episode, 1987
John Houseman ...  John Houseman 1 episode, 1987
Red Buttons ...  Toots 1 episode, 1987
Roy Brocksmith ...  Customer #1 1 episode, 1987
Basil Hoffman ...  J. Boswell Premington 1 episode, 1987
Henry G. Sanders ...  Kenneth F. Higby 1 episode, 1987
Richard Venture ...  Drew Mortimer 1 episode, 1987
Sam Scarber ...  Justin 1 episode, 1987
Charles Lampkin ...  Felix 1 episode, 1987
Larron Tate ...  JoJo 1 episode, 1987
Pierrino Mascarino ...  Rudolph Zambini 1 episode, 1987
Samm-Art Williams Samm-Art Williams ...  Jim Manning 1 episode, 1987
Obaka Adedunyo Obaka Adedunyo ...  Man #1 1 episode, 1987
Kim Fields ...  Donna Dalton 1 episode, 1988
Gary Grubbs ...  Chester Jenkins 1 episode, 1988
Denise Nicholas ...  Jeannie Smith 1 episode, 1988
Ted Lange ...  Lou Wilson 1 episode, 1988
Sherman Hemsley ...  Thurmond Fox 1 episode, 1988
Franklin Cover ...  Albert Blotchbinder 1 episode, 1988
Art Evans ...  Eddie Williams 1 episode, 1988
Claude Brooks ...  Durrell Miller 1 episode, 1988
Thom Sharp ...  Herbert Hutchings 1 episode, 1988
Franc Luz ...  Roger 1 episode, 1989
Jay Gerber Jay Gerber ...  Mike 1 episode, 1989
Joe Clark Joe Clark ...  Joe L. Clark 1 episode, 1989
Stephanie Covington Stephanie Covington ...  Young Pearl 1 episode, 1989
Ken Foree ...  Marvin Grant 1 episode, 1985
Lyle Talbot ...  Harold 1 episode, 1985
Alice Nunn ...  Woman 1 episode, 1985
Dana Scott Galloway Dana Scott Galloway ...  Agent 1 episode, 1985
Benard Ihgner Benard Ihgner ...  Benard Ihgner 1 episode, 1985
Phill Lewis ...  Ken 1 episode, 1986
John Finnegan ...  Senator James 1 episode, 1986
Darrow Igus Darrow Igus ...  Bernard Vincoz 1 episode, 1986
Bever-Leigh Banfield Bever-Leigh Banfield ...  Cathy Rogers 1 episode, 1986
Jan Munroe ...  Man 1 episode, 1986
Wesley Thompson ...  Raymond Lindley 1 episode, 1986
Terry Kiser ...  Tony 1 episode, 1987
Vanessa Bell Calloway ...  Sherry 1 episode, 1987
Jo Marie Payton ...  Mrs. Herman 1 episode, 1987
Bruce A. Young ...  Mop 1 episode, 1987
Paul Eiding ...  Inspector 1 episode, 1987
Ted Ross ...  Judge Eckworth 1 episode, 1987
Bill Henderson ...  Sgt. Stokes 1 episode, 1987
Geno Silva ...  Det. Molina 1 episode, 1987
Janet Carroll ...  Emily Mortimer 1 episode, 1987
Ji-Tu Cumbuka ...  Second Poker Player 1 episode, 1987
Anne Betancourt ...  Miss Cunningham 1 episode, 1987
David Byrd ...  Supervisor 1 episode, 1987
David Raynr ...  Ron Davis 1 episode, 1987
Bill Saito Bill Saito ...  Kim 1 episode, 1987
David Wakefield David Wakefield ...  Eddie Culver 1 episode, 1987
Marvin Wright-Bey Marvin Wright-Bey ...  Bartender 1 episode, 1987
Sloan Fischer Sloan Fischer ...  Customer #2 1 episode, 1987
Hector Maisonette Hector Maisonette ...  Mickey Wilson 1 episode, 1987
Reginald VelJohnson ...  Santa #1 1 episode, 1988
Richard Lawson ...  Raymond Blake 1 episode, 1988
Bernard White ...  Carlos 1 episode, 1988
William Allen Young ...  Tony Langford 1 episode, 1988
Ray Combs ...  Ray Combs 1 episode, 1988
Michael D. Roberts ...  Lee Wilton 1 episode, 1988
Lou Beatty Jr. ...  Scooter Phelps 1 episode, 1988
Brandis Kemp ...  Amy Jo Jenkins 1 episode, 1988
Florence Griffith Joyner ...  Florence Griffith Joyner 1 episode, 1988
Steve Levitt Steve Levitt ...  Glenn Gibson 1 episode, 1988
Marvelous Marvin Hagler ...  Marvelous Marvin Hagler 1 episode, 1988
Fred D. Scott Fred D. Scott ...  Russell Hopkins 1 episode, 1988
Kelsey Grammer ...  Mr. Anderson 1 episode, 1989
CCH Pounder ...  Lucinda Merkle 1 episode, 1989
Paul Williams ...  Stan 1 episode, 1989
Nell Carter ...  Beverly Morris 1 episode, 1989
T.K. Carter ...  Gary Hunt 1 episode, 1989
James A. Watson Jr. ...  Officer Simms 1 episode, 1989
Peter Parros Peter Parros ...  Pizza Man 1 episode, 1989
Bobby Hosea ...  Greg 1 episode, 1989
Tico Wells Tico Wells ...  Mike 1 episode, 1989
Richard Harder Richard Harder ...  Manager 1 episode, 1989
Peter Kwong ...  Kim 1 episode, 1985
Connie Sawyer ...  Louise 1 episode, 1985
Marty Schiff ...  Worker 1 episode, 1985
Sena Aly Black Sena Aly Black ...  Woman 1 episode, 1985
Dennis Haysbert ...  Sgt. Hall 1 episode, 1986
Stephen Tobolowsky ...  Professor 1 episode, 1986
LaWanda Page ...  Ethel 1 episode, 1986
Jayne Kennedy ...  Betty Mumphry 1 episode, 1986
Gretchen German ...  Diane Evans 1 episode, 1986
Joseph R. Sicari Joseph R. Sicari ...  Charles 1 episode, 1986
Vanessa Paul ...  Nurse #2 1 episode, 1986
Eugene Jackson Eugene Jackson ...  Saxophone Player 1 episode, 1986
Jack Lightsy Jack Lightsy ...  Fred 1 episode, 1986
Mark Patrick Mark Patrick ...  Photographer #1 1 episode, 1986
Dick Anthony Williams ...  Det. Fredickson 1 episode, 1987
Lillian Lehman ...  Lorraine Powell 1 episode, 1987
Louise Troy ...  Cindy 1 episode, 1987
Rif Hutton ...  Man #1 1 episode, 1987
Al Fann ...  Judge Hollingworth 1 episode, 1987
Peggy Blow ...  Melinda 1 episode, 1987
Veronica Redd ...  Ann Davis 1 episode, 1987
Louie Bonanno ...  Bellhop 1 episode, 1987
Michael Lopez Michael Lopez ...  Jerry 1 episode, 1987
Mershell Cole Mershell Cole ...  Helen 1 episode, 1987
Cynthia Howard Cynthia Howard ...  Debbie 1 episode, 1987
Kurt Fuller ...  Bosworth Duncan 1 episode, 1988
James Avery ...  Jo Jo 1 episode, 1988
Roxie Roker ...  Dr. Thelma Butler 1 episode, 1988
Richard Fancy ...  Mr. Hauser 1 episode, 1988
Terry Carter ...  Fred Dalton 1 episode, 1988
Cliff Emmich ...  Santa #2 1 episode, 1988
Lincoln Kilpatrick ...  Ted DeWitt 1 episode, 1988
Willie Amakye Willie Amakye ...  Willie Amakye 1 episode, 1988
Timmie Rogers Timmie Rogers ...  Spencer Anderson 1 episode, 1988
Larry B. Scott ...  Mugabi / ... 1 episode, 1989
Cleavon Little ...  Abner Neff 1 episode, 1989
Felton Perry ...  Armand Bouvier 1 episode, 1989
Carol Mansell ...  Harriet 1 episode, 1989
Mel Stewart ...  Franklin McGee 1 episode, 1989
Chuck Woolery ...  Chuck Woolery 1 episode, 1989
Morris Day ...  Prince Lionel 1 episode, 1989
Ned Wertimer ...  George McAllister 1 episode, 1989
Vickilyn Reynolds ...  Ranger Granger 1 episode, 1989
Conroy Gedeon ...  Curt J. Banks 1 episode, 1989
Ray Oliver Ray Oliver ...  Workman 1 episode, 1989
Run-D.M.C. ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1989
Fran Drescher ...  Ms. Baker 1 episode, 1985
Leslie Nielsen ...  Mr. Gamble 1 episode, 1985
Walter Olkewicz ...  Eddie 1 episode, 1985
Don Sparks ...  Arthur 1 episode, 1985
Dave Shelley ...  Man #1 1 episode, 1985
Rita Wilson ...  Dr. Peterson 1 episode, 1986
Pat Sajak ...  Pat Sajak 1 episode, 1986
Beau Billingslea ...  Man #1 1 episode, 1986
Bert Rosario ...  Carlos 1 episode, 1986
Barbara Ann Grimes Barbara Ann Grimes ...  Maggie 1 episode, 1986
David Muir David Muir ...  Presenter 1 episode, 1986
Leo D. Frank III Leo D. Frank III ...  Dog Trainer 1 episode, 1986
Steven Williams ...  Billy Bob 1 episode, 1987
David Leisure ...  Perry 1 episode, 1987
David Moses David Moses ...  Moderator 1 episode, 1987
Mark Voland Mark Voland ...  Bailiff 1 episode, 1987
Dorothy Meyer Dorothy Meyer ...  Ruby Jenkins 1 episode, 1987
Howard Mungo Howard Mungo ...  Man #2 1 episode, 1987
Tim Hutchinson Tim Hutchinson ...  First Poker Player 1 episode, 1987
George C. Simms George C. Simms ...  Jerome Bailey 1 episode, 1987
Gordon Pinkney Gordon Pinkney ...  Greeter 1 episode, 1987
Finis Henderson III Finis Henderson III ...  Ricky 1 episode, 1987
Kirby Tepper Kirby Tepper ...  Marvin 1 episode, 1987
Garwood Perkins Garwood Perkins ...  Rev. Williams 1 episode, 1987
Joan Reid Joan Reid ...  Weird Woman 1 episode, 1987
Alex Uribe Alex Uribe ...  Boy #2 1 episode, 1987
Gerald Wiggins ...  Henry 1 episode, 1987
Joe Seneca ...  Wailing Eddie Tompkins 1 episode, 1988
Thalmus Rasulala ...  Ben Chadway 1 episode, 1988
Greg Kean ...  Officer Perry 1 episode, 1988
Rodney Kageyama ...  Mr. Takamura 1 episode, 1988
Sheila Frazier ...  Ida Dalton 1 episode, 1988
René Le Vant René Le Vant ...  Benjamin Potter 1 episode, 1988
Debra Varnado Debra Varnado ...  Alison 1 episode, 1988
John Walton Smith Jr. John Walton Smith Jr. ...  Coach Smith 1 episode, 1988
Rob Schneider ...  Jeremy 1 episode, 1989
Charlotte Rae ...  Millie McMillan 1 episode, 1989
Todd Susman ...  Lt. Carl Pennington 1 episode, 1989
Ronnie Schell ...  Arnie Holiday 1 episode, 1989
Paddi Edwards ...  Mrs. Newhall 1 episode, 1989
Bobby Brown ...  Bobby Brown 1 episode, 1989
Patricia Ayame Thomson ...  Jasmine 1 episode, 1989
Bill Overton Bill Overton ...  Doug Tyler 1 episode, 1989
Lynnie Godfrey ...  Cynthia Hunt 1 episode, 1989
Gwendolyn Shepherd Gwendolyn Shepherd ...  Nurse Grubb 1 episode, 1989
Torri Whitehead Torri Whitehead ...  Lisa 1 episode, 1989
Ken Taylor Ken Taylor ...  Monte Wilcox 1 episode, 1989
Ginelle Bohanon Ginelle Bohanon ...  Ardita Best 1 episode, 1989
Richard Moll ...  Burnie 1 episode, 1990
Kenneth Mars ...  Joe Bouvier 1 episode, 1990
Gary Coleman ...  Otis P. Bigg 1 episode, 1990
Phyllis Diller ...  Louanne Costello 1 episode, 1990
Rosalind Cash ...  Audrey Barlow 1 episode, 1990
Arnetia Walker ...  Christy 1 episode, 1990
Mike Nussbaum ...  Bartley Heywood 1 episode, 1990
JoJo D'Amore JoJo D'Amore ...  Man #2 1 episode, 1985
The Visionaires From the Heavenly Vision Baptist Church The Visionaires From the Heavenly Vision Baptist Church ...  Choir 1 episode, 1985
De'voreaux White ...  Harvey 1 episode, 1986
Vanna White ...  Vanna White 1 episode, 1986
Lou Albano ...  Gus 1 episode, 1986
Michael Sheehan ...  Photographer 1 episode, 1986
Rod Gist Rod Gist ...  Caterer 1 episode, 1986
Jack Clark Jack Clark ...  Jack Clark - Announcer 1 episode, 1986
Kendall McCarthy Kendall McCarthy ...  Man #2 1 episode, 1986
Joey Isaac Joey Isaac ...  Little Girl 1 episode, 1986
Michael Frank Michael Frank ...  Orderly #1 1 episode, 1986
Clarence Gilyard Jr. ...  Harold Bailey 1 episode, 1987
Nipsey Russell ...  Uncle Edmund 1 episode, 1987
Ty Granderson Jones ...  Man #3 1 episode, 1987
Rima Lyn ...  Teenage Girl 1 episode, 1987
Bobby McGee ...  Wilbur 1 episode, 1987
Mary Wilson ...  Mary Wilson 1 episode, 1987
Rodney Saulsberry ...  Renaldo 1 episode, 1987
Vaughn Tyree Jelks Vaughn Tyree Jelks ...  David 1 episode, 1987
Sonya Winton Sonya Winton ...  Carla Brown 1 episode, 1987
Amanda Sherman Amanda Sherman ...  Girl #1 1 episode, 1987
Brian George ...  Jonathan Forsythe 1 episode, 1988
Ron Canada ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1988
John Fujioka ...  Chef 1 episode, 1988
Toy Newkirk Toy Newkirk ...  Girl #1 1 episode, 1988
Danny Breen ...  Producer 1 episode, 1988
Santos Morales Santos Morales ...  Victor 1 episode, 1988
Robina Ritchie ...  Bonnie Belle Jenkins 1 episode, 1988
Alice Arthur Alice Arthur ...  Claudia 1 episode, 1988
Cuba Gooding Jr. ...  Skater 1 episode, 1989
Donald Gibb ...  Skullcrusher 1 episode, 1989
Teri Weigel ...  Gorgeous Girl 1 episode, 1989
Tom Wright ...  Dr. Holt 1 episode, 1989
Nicholas Pryor ...  Zach Bennett 1 episode, 1989
Rochelle Ashana ...  Kim 1 episode, 1989
Diana Bellamy ...  Courtney Cabot-Blair 1 episode, 1989
Lisa Pera Lisa Pera ...  Greta 1 episode, 1989
Michael Colyar ...  Rudolph 1 episode, 1989
Reid Shelton ...  Dylan McMillan Sr. 1 episode, 1989
Yunoka Doyle Yunoka Doyle ...  Jennifer 1 episode, 1989
Dwayne Kennedy ...  Ralph Weaver 1 episode, 1989
Jeff Maynard Jeff Maynard ...  Tony DeCarlo 1 episode, 1989
Lisa Marie Russell Lisa Marie Russell ...  Karen 1 episode, 1989
Kevin Hunter ...  Soldier #1 1 episode, 1989
Drake Johnson Drake Johnson ...  Austin 1 episode, 1989
Paul Bryant Paul Bryant ...  Tenant #2 1 episode, 1989
Iman ...  Eartha Kitten 1 episode, 1990
Richard Sanders ...  Dean Thurston 1 episode, 1990
Patrick Cronin ...  Robert Howard 1 episode, 1990
Ted Hayes ...  Ted 1 episode, 1990
Reni Santoni ...  Louie Esobar 1 episode, 1985
Nathaniel Taylor ...  Man #3 1 episode, 1985
Virginia Capers ...  Aunt Gwendolyn 1 episode, 1986
The Temptations ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1986
David Chung ...  Clerk 1 episode, 1986
Sheekeena Smith Sheekeena Smith ...  Christine Rogers 1 episode, 1986
Rick Ducommun ...  Leonard 1 episode, 1987
Cylk Cozart Cylk Cozart ...  Bailiff 1 episode, 1987
Stack Pierce ...  Jessie Ames 1 episode, 1987
Joi Carr Joi Carr ...  Girl #2 1 episode, 1987
Kevin Sifuentes ...  Busboy 1 episode, 1987
Lyvingston Holmes Lyvingston Holmes ...  Woman #1 1 episode, 1987
Phil Morris ...  Darren Montagne 1 episode, 1988
Tasha Scott ...  Girl #1 1 episode, 1988
Nikki Swasey Seaton ...  Girl #2 1 episode, 1988
Dave Morick Dave Morick ...  Plumber 1 episode, 1988
Hugh Maguire ...  Guard #1 1 episode, 1988
Marla Frees Marla Frees ...  Interviewer 1 episode, 1988
Irving Burton Irving Burton ...  Announcer 1 episode, 1988
Johnny Brown ...  Cab Driver / ... 1 episode, 1989
Jaclyn Bernstein ...  Emily 1 episode, 1989
Anthony Mangano ...  Repo Man 1 episode, 1989
Shirley Prestia ...  Peggy Ann Garrison 1 episode, 1989
Thomas Hobson ...  Jimmy 1 episode, 1989
Susie Garrett ...  Woman 1 episode, 1989
Dan Tullis Jr. Dan Tullis Jr. ...  Meat Hook 1 episode, 1989
John Pittman ...  James 1 episode, 1989
Richard McGregor Richard McGregor ...  Bert 1 episode, 1989
Paul C. Scott Paul C. Scott ...  Boy Scout 1 episode, 1989
Eugene Williams Eugene Williams ...  Chip 1 episode, 1989
Charmaine Charles Charmaine Charles ...  Nancy Grant 1 episode, 1989
Bill Handy Bill Handy ...  Locksmith 1 episode, 1989
Gene Barry-Hill Gene Barry-Hill ...  Bailiff 1 episode, 1989
Jeff Robinson Jeff Robinson ...  Senor Ho Ho 1 episode, 1989
Lorraine Toussaint ...  Monica Paxton 1 episode, 1990
Tony Steedman ...  Mr. Morris 1 episode, 1990
Kevin Page ...  Reporter 1 episode, 1990
Elias Zarou ...  Nicholas Triandos 1 episode, 1986
John Hawker John Hawker ...  Uncle Al 1 episode, 1986
Melvin Howard Taylor Melvin Howard Taylor ...  Paramedic #1 1 episode, 1986
Richard Paul ...  Mr. Davis 1 episode, 1987
Al White ...  Joe 1 episode, 1987
Jeris Poindexter ...  Hombre 1 episode, 1987
Loyda Ramos ...  Woman #2 1 episode, 1987
Kathi Gibbs Kathi Gibbs ...  Marcie 1 episode, 1987
Bert Parks ...  Bert Parks 1 episode, 1988
Reina King ...  Girl #2 1 episode, 1988
Gene Wood Gene Wood ...  Gene Wood 1 episode, 1988
Amil Gibbs Amil Gibbs ...  Boy #1 1 episode, 1988
Wendy Edmead Wendy Edmead ...  Muffin Tee Matthews 1 episode, 1988
Andrew May Andrew May ...  Photographer 1 episode, 1988
Yoshio Be Yoshio Be ...  Tourist #2 1 episode, 1988
Angela Bassett ...  Amy Burnett 1 episode, 1989
Franklyn Ajaye ...  Painter 1 episode, 1989
Johnny Gilbert ...  Announcer 1 episode, 1989
William Phipps ...  Leo 1 episode, 1989
Kristen Lowman Kristen Lowman ...  Secretary 1 episode, 1989
Torrey Ann Cook Torrey Ann Cook ...  Tina 1 episode, 1989
Kenneth Dixon ...  Man 1 episode, 1989
Brian Wesley Thomas Brian Wesley Thomas ...  Mike 1 episode, 1989
Alicia Grebner Alicia Grebner ...  Rita 1 episode, 1989
Lela Rochon ...  Leslie 1 episode, 1990
Joan Rivers ...  Joan Rivers 1 episode, 1990
Steve Susskind ...  Jack 1 episode, 1990
Holly Sidell Holly Sidell ...  Vicki 1 episode, 1990
William Hubbard Knight William Hubbard Knight ...  Dean Chandler 1 episode, 1990
Mel Carter Mel Carter ...  Fred 1 episode, 1986
Roy Fegan ...  Cop 1 episode, 1987
Doreen Remo Doreen Remo ...  Receptionist 1 episode, 1987
Wendee Winters Wendee Winters ...  Reporter 1 episode, 1987
Chuck McCann ...  Contestant Hopeful 1 episode, 1988
William Kerwin William Kerwin ...  Jack 1 episode, 1988
Glen Chin ...  Sumo Wrestler 1 episode, 1988
Frantz Turner ...  Principal Cromwell 1 episode, 1989
Willie C. Carpenter ...  Derek 1 episode, 1989
Dominic Oliver ...  Vinnie 1 episode, 1989
Shashawnee Hall ...  Mr. Smith 1 episode, 1990
Maud Winchester Maud Winchester ...  Diane 1 episode, 1990
John Dewey Carter John Dewey Carter ...  Phil Dawson 1 episode, 1990
Noelle Nichols Noelle Nichols ...  Assistant 1 episode, 1990
Al Troup Al Troup ...  Al 1 episode, 1990
Simeon Holloway ...  Minister 1 episode, 1986
John Witherspoon ...  Man #2 1 episode, 1987
Nora Boland Nora Boland ...  Grandmother 1 episode, 1987
Robert Kino Robert Kino ...  Tourist #1 1 episode, 1988
Dave Florek Dave Florek ...  Farmer Ed 1 episode, 1989
Haskell V. Anderson III ...  Harold 1 episode, 1989
Jack DeLeon ...  William Shakespeare 1 episode, 1990
Royce Wallace Royce Wallace ...  Ruby Hayes 1 episode, 1990
Amentha Dymally Amentha Dymally ...  Shopkeeper 1 episode, 1990
Lenny Imamura Lenny Imamura ...  Tour Guide 1 episode, 1988
Stephen B. Davis Stephen B. Davis ...  Mr. Trevor 1 episode, 1989
Patricia Gaul ...  Nurse Bottoms 1 episode, 1990
Gwen Van Dam ...  Mrs. Pembrook 1 episode, 1990
David Cunningham David Cunningham ...  Man 1 episode, 1990
Larry Keene Larry Keene ...  The Minister 1 episode, 1990
Ahsia Taylor Ahsia Taylor ...  Janie 1 episode, 1989
James Reynolds ...  Mr. Cromwell 1 episode, 1990
Elizabeth C. Flournoy Elizabeth C. Flournoy ...  Homeless Woman 1 episode, 1990
Robert David Armstrong Robert David Armstrong ...  Roulette Croupier 1 episode, 1990
James Campbell James Campbell ...  Homeless Man 1 episode, 1990
Sandy Fear Sandy Fear ...  The Dealer 1 episode, 1990
Paul LeClair ...  Associate / ... (uncredited) 2 episodes, 1985-1989
Herbert Benkman Herbert Benkman ...  Man (uncredited) 1 episode, 1985
Nia Long ...  Girl (uncredited) 1 episode, 1986
Ron Trice Ron Trice ...  Hoodlum #2 (uncredited) 1 episode, 1987
Leopoldo Mandeville Leopoldo Mandeville ...  Harold (uncredited) 1 episode, 1987
Eva Mar Pamintuan Eva Mar Pamintuan ...  Burger Barge Employee (uncredited) 1 episode, 1987
Bob Harks ...  Audience Member (uncredited) 1 episode, 1988
Tom Lancaster ...  Thirsty Casino Patron (uncredited) 1 episode, 1990

Series Produced by 

Roxie Wenk Evans ... producer / co-producer (110 episodes, 1985-1990)
Bill Boulware ... supervising producer / co-executive producer / producer (91 episodes, 1985-1989)
Ron Bloomberg ... executive producer / supervising producer / producer (61 episodes, 1986-1989)
Dick Bensfield ... executive producer (48 episodes, 1985-1988)
Al Gordon ... producer / co-producer (48 episodes, 1988-1990)
John Boni ... co-executive producer / supervising producer (40 episodes, 1988-1990)
Irma Kalish ... executive producer (39 episodes, 1988-1990)
Jack Elinson ... executive producer (38 episodes, 1985-1988)
Larry Spencer ... producer / co-producer (35 episodes, 1989-1990)
Perry Grant ... executive producer (21 episodes, 1985-1986)
George Burditt ... executive producer (20 episodes, 1987-1988)
Bob Myer ... producer (11 episodes, 1985-1986)
Bob Young ... producer (11 episodes, 1985-1986)
Diana Kwong ... associate producer (8 episodes, 1989-1990)
Ronald Rubin ... producer (6 episodes, 1987)
Richard Gurman ... producer (3 episodes, 1985)
John Maxwell Anderson ... producer (1 episode, 1985)
Roy Campanella II ... producer (1 episode, 1985)
Marla Gibbs ... producer (1 episode, 1985)
Catherine Valenzuela ... associate producer (1 episode, 1987)
Michael G. Moye ... executive producer (1 episode, 1989)
Norman Lear ... executive producer (uncredited) (116 episodes, 1985-1990)

Series Music by 

Alan Ett ... (7 episodes, 1989-1990)
Don Great ... (7 episodes, 1989-1990)
Jonathan Wolff ... (1 episode, 1989)

Series Cinematography by 

Donald A. Morgan ... (47 episodes, 1988-1990)
Alan Keath Walker ... (1 episode, 1985)
Vincent Steib ... (1 episode, 1988)

Series Editing by 

Leland Gray ... (27 episodes, 1988-1990)
Larry Harris ... (25 episodes, 1985-1987)
Richard S. Kaufman ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)

Series Casting By 

Marc Hirschfeld ... (115 episodes, 1985-1990)
Meg Liberman ... (49 episodes, 1987-1990)
Eileen Mack Knight ... (1 episode, 1989)

Series Production Design by 

Don Roberts ... (116 episodes, 1985-1990)

Series Art Direction by 

Larry Wiemer ... (114 episodes, 1985-1990)
Bob Breen ... (1 episode, 1985)

Series Set Decoration by 

Larry Wiemer ... (1 episode, 1985)

Series Costume Design by 

Adella Farmar ... (115 episodes, 1985-1990)

Series Makeup Department 

Rene Williams ... makeup artist (114 episodes, 1985-1990)
Kenneth Walker ... hair stylist (48 episodes, 1987-1990)
David Abbott ... makeup artist (44 episodes, 1987-1989)
Lamar White ... hair stylist (14 episodes, 1985-1987)
Karen Edwards ... hair stylist (5 episodes, 1985-1986)
Ray Hall ... hairdresser (1 episode, 1985)
Wynona Price ... makeup artist (1 episode, 1985)
JoAnn Stafford-Chaney ... hairdresser (1 episode, 1985)
Tish Grayson ... makeup artist (1 episode, 1987)
Danny Irby ... hair stylist (1 episode, 1990)

Series Production Management 

Fran McConnell ... production supervisor (75 episodes, 1986-1990)
Ken Stump ... in charge of production (68 episodes, 1985-1988)
Ed Lammi ... in charge of production (48 episodes, 1988-1990)
Mary Ellen Jones ... unit manager (26 episodes, 1985-1987)
Glenn Padnick ... production supervisor (22 episodes, 1985-1986)
Jim Gaston ... unit manager (5 episodes, 1985-1986)
Jeffrey Jamison ... unit manager (2 episodes, 1986-1987)
Jeff Galloway ... unit manager (2 episodes, 1987-1988)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Mikki Capparelli ... associate director (31 episodes, 1986-1990)
Arlando Smith ... associate director (12 episodes, 1985-1987)
Jim Tanker ... associate director (4 episodes, 1985-1986)
Marian Deaton ... associate director (1 episode, 1985)
C.J. Rapp Pittman ... associate director (1 episode, 1988)
Niles Goodsite ... associate director (1 episode, 1990)

Series Art Department 

Salvatore Capra ... property master (29 episodes, 1987-1990)
Tim Dilley ... property master (15 episodes, 1985-1987)
Gary Ramirez ... property master (1 episode, 1985)
Artie Contreras ... scenic artist (uncredited) (68 episodes, 1986-1989)

Series Sound Department 

Robert Houston ... audio (86 episodes, 1985-1989)
Catherine Flynn ... sound editor (68 episodes, 1986-1989)
John Bickelhaupt ... re-recording / re-recording mixer (9 episodes, 1988-1990)
Marti D. Humphrey ... re-recording / re-recording mixer (9 episodes, 1988-1990)
Kerry Boggio ... audio (7 episodes, 1989-1990)
Tamara Johnson ... re-recording / re-recording mixer (4 episodes, 1986-1987)
Craig Porter ... re-recording / re-recording mixer (3 episodes, 1986-1987)
Jerry Barber ... audio (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Dana Mark McClure ... audio (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Myles Weiner ... audio (1 episode, 1985)
Larry Sullivan ... re-recording mixer (1 episode, 1988)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Walter Glover ... lighting director (65 episodes, 1985-1988)
Tom Faigh ... camera operator (50 episodes, 1988-1989)
David A. Canning ... truck eic (22 episodes, 1985-1986)
Wayne Getchell ... camera operator (6 episodes, 1987)
Mark Buxbaum ... lighting director (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Mark Lacamera ... camera operator (2 episodes, 1990)
Jillayne Pautsch ... camera operator (2 episodes, 1990)
Dennis Turner ... camera operator (2 episodes, 1990)
Tom Conkright ... camera operator (1 episode, 1990)
Victor Gonzalez ... camera operator (1 episode, 1990)

Series Casting Department 

Rick Jacobs ... executive in charge of casting (48 episodes, 1988-1990)
Stephen Kolzak ... executive in charge of casting (46 episodes, 1985-1988)
Cheryl Miller ... casting assistant (1 episode, 1989)

Series Music Department 

Ray Colcord ... composer: theme music / composer: theme (116 episodes, 1985-1990)
Don Great ... music supervisor (2 episodes, 1986-1988)
Stephen Mitchell ... composer: additional music (1 episode, 1988)

Series Script and Continuity Department 

David Garber ... executive script consultant (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Bruce Kalish ... executive script consultant (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Susan Harris ... script supervisor (1 episode, 1985)

Series Additional Crew 

Roy Campanella II ... creative consultant (114 episodes, 1985-1990)
Ed Cervantes ... production consultant (114 episodes, 1985-1990)
Marla Gibbs ... creative consultant (114 episodes, 1985-1990)
Fred Johnson ... program consultant / executive story editor / story editor (52 episodes, 1985-1990)
Ken Whittingham ... stage manager (29 episodes, 1987-1990)
Diana Jimenez Pulver ... production associate (28 episodes, 1987-1990)
Niles Goodsite ... stage manager (27 episodes, 1987-1990)
Deborah Curtan ... production consultant (27 episodes, 1988-1990)
Peter Filsinger ... technical director (27 episodes, 1988-1990)
Bobby Crawford ... program consultant / story editor (26 episodes, 1985-1987)
Ilunga Adell ... executive story editor / story editor (26 episodes, 1987-1990)
Al Gordon ... program consultant / creative consultant (24 episodes, 1986-1988)
Daryl G. Nickens ... executive story editor (24 episodes, 1989-1990)
Mike Scott ... executive story editor (24 episodes, 1989-1990)
Diana Kwong ... production coordinator (23 episodes, 1988-1990)
Catherine Kelly ... production coordinator (21 episodes, 1985-1986)
Tracy Gamble ... story editor / program consultant / executive story editor (20 episodes, 1985-1987)
Richard Vaczy ... story editor / program consultant / executive story editor (20 episodes, 1985-1987)
Erma Elzy ... production associate (19 episodes, 1985-1987)
Fran McConnell ... production consultant (18 episodes, 1985-1986)
Clint Miller ... stage manager (16 episodes, 1985-1986)
Cassandra Clark ... executive story consultant (13 episodes, 1989)
Deborah Pearl ... executive story consultant (13 episodes, 1989)
Len Uslaner ... technical director (11 episodes, 1985-1987)
Mikki Capparelli ... stage manager (10 episodes, 1985-1987)
J. Stanford Parker ... story editor / program consultant (8 episodes, 1986-1990)
Sara Finney-Johnson ... program consultant (7 episodes, 1985-1986)
Vida Spears ... program consultant (7 episodes, 1985-1986)
Christine Houston ... program consultant (6 episodes, 1985-1987)
Maynard C. Virgil I ... stage manager (6 episodes, 1986-1987)
Richard Albrecht ... executive story editor / executive story consultant (5 episodes, 1989-1990)
Casey Keller ... executive story editor / executive story consultant (5 episodes, 1989-1990)
Alicia Marie Schudt ... story editor (5 episodes, 1989-1990)
Catherine Valenzuela ... production coordinator (3 episodes, 1986-1987)
Peter Gallay ... executive story editor / story editor (3 episodes, 1987-1988)
Jeff Abugov ... executive story editor (3 episodes, 1988-1989)
Gena Murph ... production coordinator (3 episodes, 1989-1990)
Reynaldo Rey ... program consultant (2 episodes, 1986-1987)
Kevin Charles Sullivan ... stage manager (2 episodes, 1986-1987)
Ernie Buttelman ... technical director (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Robin Green ... production consultant (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Tony Neely ... production services coordinator (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Larry Spencer ... executive story editor (2 episodes, 1988)
Chris Klausen ... stage manager (2 episodes, 1990)
Michael Greenspon ... production coordinator (1 episode, 1985)
Elvin Ivory ... stage manager (1 episode, 1985)
Chuck Reilly ... technical director (1 episode, 1985)
Andrew Susskind ... production consultant (1 episode, 1985)
Janet Greenberg ... production coordinator (1 episode, 1987)
Horace Scott ... technical manager (1 episode, 1987)
Karen McDonald ... choreographer (1 episode, 1988)
Sal Baldomar ... stage manager (1 episode, 1990)
Christina Gunderson ... production associate (1 episode, 1990)
R. Ruddell Weatherwax ... dog trainer (uncredited) (1 episode, 1989)

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