::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: T H E S I N B A D S H O W (German: Ein Vater fuer zwei) Episodeguide Last Revision: 07 Aug 2000 Written by Stephan Lerchegger http://members.fortunecity.com/lsguides/contact.html ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ============================================================================= Copyright Notice and other Information ============================================================================= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= This Episodeguide is copyrighted by Stephan Lerchegger. It may be freely copied and distributed in electronical form for personal use only as long as it is distributed in its entirety and no changes of ANY KIND are made. Any forwarding of this guide to newsgroups, BBS, etc. or any publication (such as homepages, etc.) requires a permission. Any sale of this document is expressly forbidden. 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Format: ------- nnn [s.sn-yr] Episode Title Original / Episode Title German Directed by: Written by : Guest Cast : ................. ................. ... ... nnn Episodenumber total s Season sn Episodenumber within season yr Year of first-run ============================================================================== Season 1: Episodes 001 - 024 (24) (1993-1994) ============================================================================== Executive Producers .................. Gary Murphy (001-003) Larry Strawther (001-003) Michael Jacobs (001) Sinbad (004- ) Michael J. Weithorn (004-013, 019) Ralph Farquhar (004-013, 019) Marc Sotkin (014-018, 020- ) Supervising Producer ................. Daniel Palladino (001-010) Arnie Kagen (014- ) Tom Whedon (014- ) Producers ............................ David A. Caplan (001) Brian Lapan (001) Co-Producer .......................... Calvin Brown, jr. (004-013,019) Orlando Jones (011- ) Michael Carrington (020- ) Gary Apple (020- ) Produced by .......................... Tim Steele (001-010) Michael Petok (011- ) Associate Producer ................... Paula S. Warner (001-021) Brian Cowan (022- ) Created by ........................... Gary Murphy Larry Strawther Sinbad Developed by ......................... Michael Jacobs David A. Caplan Brian Lapan Creative Consultant .................. Gary Jacobs (001-002) Judy Askins (018- ) Executive Consultant ................. Sinbad (001-003) Judy Askins (015) Executive Story Editors .............. Michael Carrington (001-019) Gary Apple (001-019) Orlando Jones (001-010) Director of Photography .............. Mike Berlin Casting by ........................... Eileen Knight, C.S.A. Monica Swann, C.S.A. Theme by ............................. Charles L. Brown (001-003) Chuck Brown (004-010) Kurt Farquher (011- ) Music by ............................. Ray Colcord (001-003) Kurt Farquher (004- ) Opening Design by .................... WYSIWYG (001-010) Willi Harper (011- ) Stacy Peralta (022- ) Copyright ............................ Touchstone Pictures and Television Production ........................... Michael Jacobs Productions (001-003) David & Goliath Productions Gary Murphy-Larry Strawther Productions (001-003) Touchstone Television Distributed by ....................... Buena Vista International, Inc. Cast: Sinbad ..................................... David Bryan T.K. Carter ................................ Clarence Hull Erin Davis ................................. Zana Beckley Willie Norwood ............................. Little John 'L.J.' Beckley Hal Williams ............................... Rudy Bryan (011- ) 001 [1.01-93] Pilot / Ein Daddy fuer zwei David Bryan is a young struggling computer video games disigner. Once a week he also helps out and plays with the kids in the nearby orphanage. His best friends there are the siblings Zana and L.J. Now after three years Mrs. Payton, the head of the orphanage, has found a family who wants to adopt Zana - only Zana, without her brother. This is something David wants to prevent, seperating the kids, as they only have each other and nothing more. After a weekend together David's decision is certain: he wants to take the both kids. So the kids move in, his friend Clarence, who shares the apartment with him, has to move out. Directed by: David Trainer Teleplay by: Gary Murphy & Larry Strawther & Michael Jacobs & David A. Caplan & Brian Lapan Story by : Gary Murphy & Larry Strawther & Sinbad Guest Cast : Salma Hayek ..................... Gloria Contreras Wendy Raquel Robinson ........... Lela Rochon ..................... Lorrain Tousaint ................ Mrs. Payton 002 [1.02-93] The Tooth Fairy has Landed / Das Geheimnis meiner Tochter Zana loses her milk teeth and David tells her the story about the tooth fairy. L.J. isn't happy about the fact that Dave is telling her fairy tales instead of preparing her for the real life like he has done all the years. Losing the job being like a dad for his sister and getting a more or less real dad himself, who makes up certain rules and tells what to do, is a situation not easy to accept for L.J. Directed by: Jim Drake Written by : Gary Apple & Michael Carrington Guest Cast : Salma Hayek ..................... Gloria Contreras 003 [1.03-93] The Par-tay / In der Hitze des Backofens Taking care of two kids is no easy life. To get some experience Dave attends a course for domestic engineering. But there he wants to learn everything at the same time and drives the other course members crazy. Michelle, who's in charge of this course and also gives private lessons, promises to teach Dave at home. At the end of a wonderful day he believes, thanks to Clarence, Michelle has fallen for him. Directed by: Bob Berlenger Written by : Sharon D. Johnson Guest Cast : Salma Hayek ..................... Gloria Contreras Vanessa Bell Calloway ........... Michelle Michaels Terry Will ...................... Phil Coleman Angelina Estrada ................ Woman #1 Eric Fleeks ..................... Man #1 004 [1.04-93] Petty Larceny / Kleiner Diebstahl Some minor things in the house are missing and Dave takes the people to task, one by one. The first one is his dad, followed by Clarence. None of the both seems to be the culprit. Then he asks L.J. and without further ado he confesses. But when Dave's at the mall with Zana, the little girl gets caught with her pockets full of stolen, precious objects. Directed by: Rob Schiller Written by : Michael J. Weithorn & Ralph Farquhar Guest Cast : Sylver Gregory .................. Kelly Hal Williams .................... Rudy Bryan Wendy Davis ..................... Woman in Mall Don Dolan ....................... Mall Detective 005 [1.05-93] My Daughter's Keeper / Im Club der eingeschlafenen Fuesse Louise suggests that Zana should enter a club to be with girls her age and to gain some 'culture'. Though Dave opposes he has to give in. But when Dave finds out she learns there that only 'white-skinned' black are acceptable he takes action against this and in the club he tries to recall where they all come from. Directed by: Debbie Allen Written by : Michael Carrington & Gary Apple Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Hal Williams .................... Rudy Bryan Diahann Carroll ................. Mrs. Winters Robert Hooks .................... Mr. Winters Charles Broun ................... Tracy Douglas ................... Jim Fyfe ........................ William Hubbard Knight .......... Helena Reed ..................... Christel Khalil ................. 006 [1.06-93] Strictly Business / Hausarrest Dave's parents (and somehow the kids' grandparents) are coming by for a visit. On the weekend they want to take out the kids to Disneyland. In school L.J. resists doing things he ought to do, like homework. When he hasn't done another assignment Dave tells him if he doesn't do it he won't go to Disneyland. And as he really hasn't done it L.J. has to stay at home and work over the weekend - the weekend Dave has planned to go to Clarence's party. Directed by: Rob Schiller Written by : Ralph Farquhar & Michael J. Weithorn Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Rose Jackson .................... Ms. Paige Hal Williams .................... Rudy Bryan Terry J. Vaughn ................. Woman #1 Devika Parikh ................... Woman #2 Special Appearance by Main Incredient: Cuba Gooding, sr. Tony Silvester George Staley, sr. 007 [1.07-93] David's Van / Ein Kinderwagen mit 100 PS David shall sell his car to buy a new, bigger one so he has no problems with car-pools. But giving away his 'pick-up' car isn't easy. Directed by: Debbie Allen Written by : Mike Langworthy Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Earl Billings ................... Car Seller Clifton Powell .................. Eddie Michole White ................... Girl at Poker Game Ron O'Neal ...................... Superfly Yvonne Farrow ................... Girl in Dream Ricky D'Shon Collins ............ Kid #1 Scott Randle .................... Kid #2 008 [1.08-93] I Coulda' Been the Man / Im Zwiespalt der Gefuehle Dave's high school mate - and now NBA star - Nelson pays a visit. They both were successful basketball players back then and while Dave set great store by studying, Nelson forced his career. Dave, as coach of a kids' basketball team hasn't won a game for a long period but this soon changes when Nelson just only says 'Have fun!' to the kids. This and the fact that Nelson makes the big money, harasses Dave. And even more when he finds out that his dad helped him receiving the scholarship for UCLA. Directed by: Debbie Allen Written by : Calvin Brown, jr. Guest Cast : Marques Johnson ................. Nelson Robinson Shirley Hemphill ................ Mamie Hal Williams .................... Rudy Bryan Jeanine Michelle ................ Christina Harley ................ Tasha Smith ..................... Eartha Robinson ................. Scott Randle .................... Ronnie Adamah Taylor ................... Boy #2 009 [1.09-93] Shades of Acceptance / Der grosse Leichtsinn Dave meets his old love and former business partner again. She wants to win him over for a new partnership to sell games they created once. David falls again for her though his parents warn him not to do so. Directed by: Neema Barnette Written by : Daniel Palladino Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Clifton Powell .................. Eddie Natalie Venetia Belcon .......... Carrie Lipton Hal Williams .................... Rudy Bryan Mari Morrow ..................... Woman in Restaurant Patty Toy ....................... Hilary 010 [1.10-93] It's My Party, I'll Cry If I Want To / Das Dino-Fieber The 'Buddy'-fever hits the kids: Zana is filled with enthusiasm when that Dino is on TV - and Clarence, too. So Dave tries to get 'Buddy' for Zana's first birthday party, but due to the big costs he has to resign. Zana, when she finds out about the party, is sad because she thinks this is a 'goodbye' party and she has to leave again. To calm her down Dave tells her that 'Buddy' will come. So he creates 'Bobo' to entertain the kids. Directed by: Debbie Allen Written by : Calvin Brown, jr. Guest Cast : Claudette Wells ................. Deborah May ..................... Hal Williams .................... Rudy Bryan Davida Williams ................. Naya Rivera ..................... 011 [1.11-94] Breaking the Pattern / Meine erste Liebe L.J. has a new girlfriend. When Dave has to leave the house with Zana, his friends talk L.J. into inviting her. Although he knows that no one is allowed to come when nobody's at home, he calls her. But Dave and Zana return earlier as expected and Dave surprises L.J. and Donna kissing each other in L.J.'s bedroom. Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Sharon D. Johnson Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Rif Hutton ...................... Don Leland Candace Houston ................. Doris Leland Dawn-Lyen Gardner ............... Donna Jamil Smith ..................... Ernie Jimmy Lee Newman ................ Chris 012 [1.12-94] Keep the Faith / Die Sache mit Gott The football season and going to church aren't two things that really match. So watching football must be left behind when Louise wants the others attending church. Zana is somehow pleased about that but not so L.J. He simply doesn't believe in God. Directed by: Debbie Allen Written by : Gary Apple & Michael Carrington Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Ken Page ........................ Reverend Kingsley Kym Whitley ..................... Pamela Tyson .................... Michael Ralph ................... Lakesha Penn .................... Mara Brock ...................... Charmaine N. Dixon .............. 013 [1.13-94] The Dog Episode / Genie und Schnauze A dog follows Zana and L.J. home and, of course, Zana wants the dog staying. He's the only one against it but finally David agrees that the dog can stay - but only until the owner can be found. After two weeks he is found and Zana must return the dog which makes her quite sad. Seeing her being unhappy makes David, who inbetween loves the dog too, also unhappy but as it's a special dog and the owner really needs it, there's no chance. Directed by: Debbie Allen Written by : Orlando Jones & Mike Langworthy Guest Cast : Lynn Manning .................... Donald Marjean Holden .................. Gillian 014 [1.14-93] David Goes Skiing / Zwei Superasse auf der Piste Dave and Clarence go on a ski trip - without the kids who are watched by Rudy. Still arrived, the kids keep calling and annoying him. But soon David misses them and phones them all the time. Some time later he even sees the kids wherever he turns his eyes to and he prepares to leave the resort earlier as planned. Directed by: Debbie Allen Written by : Orlando Jones Guest Cast : Richard Frank ................... Clifton Powell .................. Eddie Melissa DeSousa ................. Olivia Brown .................... Rick Fitts ...................... Hal Williams .................... Rudy Bryan Amy Hunter ...................... Scott Randle .................... Ronnie 015 [1.15-94] The Mr. Science Show / Mein Vater ist der Groesste Dave meets an old college buddy who now hosts a science show for kids. As he goes on vacation for a week he needs an substitute and Dave wants to do it. Dave likes the job, the producer and the kids like him - only L.J. isn't happy. Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Marc Sotkin Guest Cast : Roxeanne Beckford ............... Jackie Blanton Lewis Dix ....................... Roland Williams Michael Ralph ................... Leon 016 [1.16-94] Black History Month / Ein Star wird geboren It's February, the Black History Month. L.J. shall write an essay about a great black person of the past. But he can't decide about which one. Zana has volunteered to play Rosa Parks in a stage play. But just before the play starts she wants to resign. Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Tom Whedon Guest Cast : Sabrina Le Beauf ................ Alisa Michael Ralph ................... Leon Armelia McQueen ................. Miss Glidden Leslie Redden ................... Pamela Terrah .......................... Linda Marcus Paulk .................... Grady Jeri Gray ....................... Old Lady Justin Cooper ................... Bus Driver 017 [1.17-94] The Telethon / Je spaeter der Abend ... Dave shall participate in a telethon and he's pleased about that, especially that he's scheduled for 9pm, the best time. But there's a slight misunderstanding and Mr. Science is just a backup if someone cancels his appearence. At home Rudy feels useless after his retirement and Dave persuades him to take on the job as assistant coach for a female basketball team. Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Gary Apple & Michael Carrington Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Pam Grier ....................... Lynn Montgomery Michael Ralph ................... Leon Alan Toy ........................ Henry Special Guest Appearences by: Debbie Allen Terry Bradshaw Ice Cube Jay Leno 018 [1.18-94] Neighborhood Watch / Zwei ausgebuffte Schlitzohren A lot of things were stolen lately, including L.J.'s bike and Rudy's car radio. Dave initiates, after a hint by L.J., a Neighborhood Crime Watch and officer Lang advises the group. Dave and especially Clarence are keen on catching criminals but when they really watch someone breaking in into a car they call the police - and run. Dave gets a job as baker assistant for L.J. so he can afford a new bike. First L.J. isn't pleased about working but later on (after he got his first wage) he's mad about working. Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Orlando Jones & Mike Langworthy Guest Cast : Michael Ralph ................... Leon Shashawee Hall .................. Off. Lang J.W. Smith ...................... Chuck 019 [1.19-94] Love Lessons / Haende weg von meiner Lehrerin When L.J. comes home again with a bad mark, this time in black history, he shall take private lessons. Of course he refuses - but only until he has seen who tutors him. It's one of his teachers, Ms. Paige, whom he has a crush on. But David and Lauren are the ones coming closer ... Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Michael Carrington & Gary Apple Guest Cast : Rose Jackson .................... Ms. Paige Byron Stewart ................... Mercury Harris Jimmy Lee Newman ................ Chris Jamil Smith ..................... Ernie Marva Hicks ..................... Rachel 020 [1.20-94] Can We Talk? / Ein Klassemaedchen At a talent show at the Jamaica's Dave and Clarence meet a pretty woman whom both are dating on the weekend. Afterwards they decide that they don't want a woman standing between them and promise not to date her again. This impresses that woman, Sandra, who wants to have them on the 'Danny Brash Show', which she produces. But there the talkmaster's harsh style heats things up again. Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Sharon D. Johnson Guest Cast : Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds ........ Jerry Alex Datcher .................... Sandra Michael Ralph ................... Leon Phil Proctor .................... Danny Brash Shari Poindexter ................ Shari Warner Jimmy Woodard ................... Man in Audience 021 [1.21-94] The Family Reunion / Eine schrecklich nette Familie The family reunion takes place at Dave's and L.J. and Zana are introduced to a lot of Dave's relatives. Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Arnie Kagen Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Lawanda Page .................... Aunt Lula Mae Edye Byrd ....................... Aunt Ruth Lou Meyers ...................... Uncle Luther Michael Ralph ................... Leon Montrose Hagins ................. Mama Saint Michole White ................... Roxanne Ernie Lee Banks ................. Uncle Rodell Ellaraino ....................... Pearl Lee Cyrus Farmer .................... Tony Senait .......................... Gina Tanya Brooks .................... Lulu 022 [1.22-94] Adoption (1) / Lasst mir meine Kinder (1) A long time has past and the talks have always been quite positive. But a new head of the department, a fussy bureaucrat, falters Dave's adoption application. The kids are quite excited when Dave announces that he wants to adopt them (by now they only lived with him) but after L.J. overhears a talk and finds out that Curtis wants to take away the kids - L.J. takes Zana and they run away ... Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Mike Longworthy Guest Cast : Kimberly Scott .................. Debra William Allen Young ............. Curtis Michael Ralph ................... Leon Ellia English ................... Receptionist Mary Valena Broussard ........... Palmer Girl 023 [1.23-94] Adoption (2) / Lasst mir meine Kinder (2) Dave is desperately searching for the kids, who inbetween have gone to a home for runaway-kids. The woman in charge there advises L.J. to call his dad as he certainly worries about their whereabout. L.J. does so and after Dave talked to him, he and Zana agreee to come back home. But there Dave learns that the kids' uncle, an Army Sergeant, wants the kids living with him and his wife - on the east coast ... Directed by: Chuck Vinson Written by : Orlando Jones Guest Cast : Nancy Wilson .................... Louise Bryan Roger E. Mosley ................. Sgt. Al Beckley Kimberly Scott .................. Debra Cornell Michael Ralph ................... Leon Bianca Taylor ................... Mrs. Beckley Susan Beaubean .................. Vanessa Anna Slotky ..................... Lee John Freeland, jr. .............. Un-Hip Man Charlotte Lopez (Miss Teen USA) . herself 024 [1.24-94] Girls unda Hoodz / Enthuellungen Dave wants to let Zana's hair done as he really can't cope with it. Roxanne has promised to do so but on Saturday morning things are pretty stressy at the hairdresser's. Annoyingly Dave waits for Zana getting ready (or getting even started). L.J. wants to learn driving but Dave (of course) instantly declines. Not so Clarence who agrees. He teaches L.J. how cool men drive. After theory, the practical driving follows. But it's only a short drive when L.J. parks the car in the house. Directed by: Howard Ritter Teleplay by: Orlando Jones & Arnie Kagen Story by : Gary Apple & Michael Carrington Guest Cast : Michael Ralph ................... Leon Micholle White .................. Roxanne Simbi Kiali ..................... Carmen Kimberly Brooks ................. Micki Patrice Chanel .................. Claudette Trina McGee-Davis ............... Faith Monique Peek .................... Bernice Jeff Lee ........................ Darnell Tanya Brooks .................... Lulu ============================================================================= Titlelisting, Airdates and Ratings ============================================================================= Station: FOX Total Season Prod# Title Airdate Rating Rank ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 001 [1.01] Pilot 16 Sep 93 002 [1.02] S-404 The Tooth Fairy has Landed 23 Sep 93 003 [1.03] S-406 The Par-tay 30 Sep 93 004 [1.04] S-407 Petty Larceny 07 Oct 93 005 [1.05] S-405 My Daughter's Keeper 14 Oct 93 006 [1.06] S-408 Strictly Business 21 Oct 93 007 [1.07] S-409 David's Van 04 Nov 93 008 [1.08] S-410 I Coulda' Been the Man 11 Nov 93 009 [1.09] S-412 Shades of Acceptance 18 Nov 93 010 [1.10] S-413 It's My Party, 16 Dec 93 I'll Cry If I Want To 011 [1.11] S-414 Breaking the Pattern 06 Jan 94 09.8 58 012 [1.12] S-415 Keep the Faith 13 Jan 94 09.2 73 013 [1.13] S-416 The Dog Episode 20 Jan 94 09.1 71 014 [1.14] S-411 David Goes Skiing 27 Jan 94 09.4 61 015 [1.15] S-418 The Mr. Science Show 03 Feb 94 08.8 74 016 [1.16] S-419 Black History Month 10 Feb 94 10.2 53 017 [1.17] S-421 The Telethon 03 Mar 94 07.9 70 018 [1.18] S-420 Neighborhood Watch 10 Mar 94 09.0 61 019 [1.19] S-417 Love Lessons 17 Mar 94 08.4 67 020 [1.20] S-423 Can We Talk? 24 Mar 94 021 [1.21] S-422 The Family Reunion 01 Apr 94 08.5 58 022 [1.22] S-424 Adoption (1) 07 Apr 94 08.6 65 023 [1.23] S-425 Adoption (2) 14 Apr 94 08.3 63 024 [1.24] S-426 Girls Unda Hoodz 21 Apr 94 08.5 59 average season Season Year Time rating Rank ----------------------------------------------------------- 1 1993-1994 Thu 08:30 9.1 77 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This Guide may be freely copied and distributed for personal use only as long as it is distributed in its entirety and no changes of ANY KIND are made. 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