Executive Producer ....................... Blake Hunter
Martin Cohan
Co-Executive Producer .................... Danny Kallis
Phil Doran
Supervising Producer ..................... Bob Rosenfarb (159- )
Clay Graham (166- )
Associate Producer ....................... Michael S. Greenspon
Producer ................................. Bob Rosenfarb ( -158)
Clay Graham ( -165)
Co-Producer .............................. Gene Braunstein (158- )
Daniel Palladino (158- )
Produced by .............................. John Maxwell Anderson
Created By ............................... Martin Cohan
Blake Hunter
In Charge of Production .................. Ed Lammi
Director of Photography .................. Mark Levin
Casting by ............................... Vicky Rosenberg &
Associates
Main Theme: Music by ..................... Larry Carlton
Robert Kraft
Lyrics by .................... Martin Cohan
Blake Hunter
Additional Music ......................... Jonathan Wolff
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Cast:
Tony Danza ............................... Tony Micelli
Judith Light ............................. Angela Bower
Alyssa Milano ............................ Samantha Micelli
Danny Pintauro ........................... Jonathan Bower
Katherine Helmond ........................ Mona Robinson
Angela has found a new friend - Christopher. Everyone raves about
him, how terrific, friendly, helpful he is. But Tony simply can't
catch a glimpse of him.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Daniel Palladino
Guest Cast : Kate Vernon .................. Kathleen Sawyer
Stan Ivar .................... Peter Gerber
Ralph P. Martin .............. Ernie
Oliver Muirhead .............. Maitre d'
Alfred Dennis ................ Attendant
Chris Paul Davis ............. Christopher
Bill Stevenson ............... Young Man
Sierra Samuel ................ Girl
Sam has taken on a job in New Mexico during the summer break. When
she tells her Dad on the phone that she wants to postpone college
and stay longer here in New Mexico, Tony immediately places himself
and the others on the next plane heading to New Mexico to talk her
out of this. But Sam already has further plans - she already thinks
about getting married.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Richard Albrecht & Casey Keller
Guest Cast : Kate Vernon .................. Kathleen Sawyer
Pat Muldon ................... Matt
Patrick Waddell .............. Guest #1
Jean Sincere ................. Mrs. Albrecht
Once again Angela has no date, hence Tony persuades Mona she should
take Angela with her. But soon the high-action life of Mona's goes
to Angela's head and she's becoming a party-person. Contrary to Mona
who now takes her job at the agency quite seriously.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Michael Swerdlick
Guest Cast : Jerry Vale ................... himself (SGS)
Mindy Seeger ................. Waitress
Daniel Moriarty .............. Suit
Dean Hill .................... Leonard Tibbs
Krista Tesreau ............... Gorgeous Girl
Geno Michellini .............. Guy #1
Collett Duvall ............... Cello Teacher
Eric Kohner .................. Fedora
Mick E. Jones ................ Sun Glassed Musician
Fred Asparagus ............... Del Moore
Mark Sivertsen ............... Damien
Michael Meyer ................ Man at Bar
Tony should take care of Billy but he can't due to a date with
Kathleen. Therefore Angela and the others take over that part.
Kathleen introduces Tony to her dad, an army soldier.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Clay Graham
Guest Cast : Kate Vernon .................. Kathleen Sawyer
Mitchell Ryan ................ Jack
Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Doug Ballard ................. Andy
Brenda Ballard ............... Nurse
Wilfred La Voie .............. Minister
Rhoda Gemignani .............. Mrs. Rossini
Sam moves from the Bower household into the college dorm. But
there, where Sam moves in, Tony is a well-known person and his
help and company is always highly appreciated.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Mike Teverbaugh & Linda Va Salle
Guest Cast : Doug Ballard ................. Andy
Andrea Elson ................. Melinda
Ria Pavia .................... Laurie
Jennifer McComb .............. Jennifer
Abigail Franken .............. Girl
Samantha Forrest ............. Janie
Jackie Forrest ............... Jeanie
Tony takes care of Billy for some days while Mrs. Napoli, who
usually takes care of him, has to stay in hospital after an accident.
But her injuries are more serious than expected and it seems that
she can't take care of Billy any longer. She asks Tony if he couldn't
care for him from now on.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Bob Rosenfarb
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Vera Lockwood ................ Mrs. Napoli
Doug Ballard ................. Andy
Ralph P. Martin .............. Ernie
Denise Gentile ............... Heather
Carlease Burke ............... Nurse #2
Jean Adams ................... Nun
Rhoda Gemignani .............. Mrs. Rossini
The time has come for Billy to start kindergarten. But there he
beats up all kids. Tony and Angela are given the advice to take up
a parental consultation.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Gene Braunstein
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Doug Ballard ................. Andy
Jane Leeves .................. Ms. Adams
Ray Reinhardt ................ Herb
DeVera Marcus ................ Willa
Josh Byrne ................... Joey
Dave Florek .................. Chris
Mary Pat Gleason ............. Diane
Robert Glotworthy ............ Greg
Janice Kent .................. Laurie
Because Sam has not the peace necessary to learn, she wants to
move into an apartment. She moves in with Beth who's living together
with her fiancee and is urgently searching for another lodger. After
a big argument with Ben, Beth dumps Ben and moves out. But Sam living
together alone with a man isn't a pleasant thought, neither for Tony
nor for her friend Matt.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : David Lesser
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Matthew Perry ................ Benjamin
Mary Tanner .................. Beth
Pat Muldoon .................. Matt
Tony's childhood dream comes true: he's becoming a fireman. Tony
is on the ball, with eagerness and seriousness. This overdoing
however doesn't sit well with the others and Tony gets fired.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Neil Lebowitz
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Bryan Clark .................. Chief Baxter
Harris Leskewy ............... Sid
Barry Kivel .................. Jake
Kyle Heffner ................. Arthur
Michael Goldfinger ........... Clarence
Josh Byrne ................... Joey
Ross Malinger ................ Rory
Craig Stepp .................. Fireman Johnson
Dale Harimoto ................ Laurie Lee
Billye Ree Wallace ........... Woman
The 'Starlight Ballroom' gets closed after 65 years. Tony and Angela
attend (with different partners) the final party. Also there are Nick
and Jenny who met there during World War II. They both tell their story.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Clay Graham
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Gretchen Wyler ............... Jenny
Michael Cutt ................. Tom
Brenda Varda ................. Lizzy
Ralph P. Martin .............. Ernie
Cherie Franklin .............. WAC
Jerry Orbach ................. Nick
One month after uncle Aldo's death his last will is executed. Tony
with all the others goes to Sicily to be present at the reading.
He inherits all of his uncle's properties, the vineyard. But Aldo
was a harsh and unfair man, who was hated by all people and now
Tony finds himself in his position.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Daniel Palladino
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Louis Guss ................... Dominic
Antonie Rey .................. Aunt Rosa
John Lamotta ................. Lido
Joe Lala ..................... Lawyer
Anthony Ponzini .............. Dante
Ivan Kane .................... Delivery Person
Al Sapienza .................. Tomato Man
Valerie Fedi ................. Lucia
Benito Prezia ................ Vineyard Worker
Harriet Medin ................ Older Woman
Someone from the social security office comes by to take a look at
Billy. But Billy isn't at home like he should be. Hence Tony and
Angela tell all the things happened that day to show the man how
lucky Billy is, so Tony will be allowed to take care of the boy
in the future.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Barry Vigon & Deborah Leschin
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Ed Winter .................... Charlie
Ken Lerner ................... Leonard Marshall
Ellen Crawford ............... Prof. Wallace
Cliff Emmich ................. Jack Dodds
Ria Giuliani ................. Abbie
David Michael Mullins ........ Ben
Tahj D. Mowry ................ Greg
At the college the job of a sports reporter is vacant. Tony as well
as Sam apply for this job. Tony wants to renounce in favor of Sam
but Sam urges him to give his best.
Tag: More of Tony's dancing
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Linda Va Salle & Mike Teverbaugh
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Scott Bryce .................. Steve Barton
Ted Davis .................... Rashid
Rob Grader ................... Student #1
Pat Buttram .................. Chappy
To impress his flame Patricia, Jonathan 'borrows' Tony's Jeep.
Unfortunately he lands up in a bush. After a policeman has handed
over a report to Tony and he now searches for the person to blame,
everyone covers Jonathan.
Tag: Angela's moving the fridge to the front door
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Deborah Leschin & Barry Vigon
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Heather McComb ............... Patricia
Justin Lord .................. Officer Norton
When Sam is once again at home and has a slight temperature, she
should stay there overnight. But when all take care of her
excellently, she stays some days longer and enjoys her life.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Carol Starr Schneider
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Shana Lane-Block ............. Bonnie
Paul Walker .................. Michael
Shonda Whipple ............... Gina
Mary Velena Broussard ........ J.J.
For Tony the time has come to learn for the exams but there's no
replacement for him in sight. Therefore Angela takes over his job
and for two weeks she heads the household.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Richard Albrecht & Casey Keller
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Franklin Cover ............... Mr. Kimball
Eve Brent .................... Ms. Clover
Chris Paul Davis ............. Kyle
Ross Malinger ................ Wild Kid #1
Jesse Stock .................. Wild Kid #2
Tony wants Billy to decide on a sport so he isn't at home all day.
Billy decides in favor of swimming. This is something Tony is not
happy about: he is afraid of water and can't swim.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Gene Braunstein
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Jeri Lynn Ryan ............... Pam
Zachary La Voy ............... Boy #1
David Morin .................. Father #1
Frank Kopyc .................. Father #2
Andrew van Wey ............... Boy #2
Christy Barrett .............. Woman at Pool
Angela's tax counselor gets arrested and his actions are inspected.
Of course Angela's finances are checked as well. In the course of
this it turns out that Tony and Angela are married, because once
in a hotel they have registered as Mr. and Mrs. Micelli and this
is a valid evidence for a marriage.
[Note: The events leading up to this 'crucial' situation are seen
in ep.109]
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Michele J. Wolff
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Dakin Matthews ............... Judge
Lee Garlington ............... Ms. Foster
John Mansfield ............... Mr. Peterson
Dick Christie ................ Ben
Charles Champion ............. Agent Parker
Thomas Robson ................ Agent O'Malley
Kenneth Zane ................. Groom
Sondra Baker ................. Bride
When Tony has to leave his class, Mona takes his place as teacher.
But she changes the subject to 'sex education' and later on, Tony is
called to the principal.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Linda Va Salle & Mike Teverbaugh
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Franklin Cover ............... Mr. Campell
Clive Rosengren .............. Plumber
Andrea Walters ............... Mrs. Barker
Jessie Jones ................. Mrs. Gallagher
Cory Danziger ................ Todd
Silvio Luciano ............... Mickey
Yunoka Doyle ................. Linda
Cynthia Marie King ........... Carrie
Lewis Dauber ................. Rev. Markham
Hal Rayle .................... Narrator
Billy has his birthday. The Harpers want to throw the birthday party
for their kid the same day Angela and Tony has chosen for Billy's. As
a result an (expensive) fight arises, who has the better party with
the most guest.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Phil Doran & Bob Rosenfarb & Gene Braunstein
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Sam McMurray ................. Mark Harper
Leah Ayres ................... Pam Harper
Ryan Stiles .................. Bobo the Clown
Jim Doughan .................. The Amazing Dave
Josh Byrne ................... Joey
Ross Malinger ................ Travis
Shannon Farrara .............. Audrey
Nathan Lorch ................. Adam
Dan Clark .................... Nitro
Lori Fetrick ................. Ice
Mona has caught herself another man. But Cliff also falls for
Mrs. Rossini who lives at Angela's for some days. Cliff can't
decide on one of the both, so a fight for Cliff arises between
the two women.
[Note: Teaser starting with this episode]
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Dawn Aldredge & Mona Marshall
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Charles R. Frank ............. Clifford
Rhoda Gemignani .............. Mrs. Rossini
The time has come for Tony to return a favor to Gus, a feared man
in Brooklyn's underworld, who once saved him from the police. Tony
should teach manners to Gus' daughter.
[Note: Matt Danza is Tony's brother]
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Danny Kallis & Clay Graham & Daniel Palladino
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Raymond Serra ................ Gus Stone
Shareen Mitchell ............. Claudia
Tom Troupe ................... Father Marconi
Matt Danza ................... Marty
Mik Scriba ................... Chauffeur
Michael Andrew Kelly ......... Carl
Adam Wylie ................... Child
Sam promotes a concert at the college. But she can't find a band as
the evening's highlight. Tony informs her that he has the connections
to provide a star. But the friend he relied on is just a braggart
who's working as errand-boy in a studio.
Tag: More of Tony & The Dreamtones
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Linda Va Salle & Mike Teverbaugh & Michele J. Wolff
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
William Gallo ................ Al
Chris Barnes ................. Steve Mueller
Lamont Johnson ............... M.C. Too Big
Charmaine Charles ............ Screaming Girl
"The Mighty Echoes":
John Hostetter ............... Satch
Jonathan Rubin ............... Benny
Charles G. Davis ............. Jimbo
Harvey Shield ................ D.J.
Tony is asked by some senior citizens from the neighborhood to
appear in front of the US-Senate to state their request concerning
the cut in the old age pension scheme.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Daniel Palladino
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Pat Buttram .................. Chappy
John Cothran jr. ............. Conductor
Ken Smolka ................... Sen. Stewart
Mimi Cozzens ................. Sen. Mars
Dona Hardy ................... Lena
Ralph Manza .................. Francis
Conclusion. Although his speech was, due to his overfatigue, a big
farce, Sen. Webber wants to win Tony over for him. The assistant
to the Senator, Christine, should take care of Tony.
Directed by: Tony Singletary
Written by : Gene Braunstein
Guest Cast : Jonathan Halyalkar ........... Billy
Kim Johnston Ulrich .......... Christine
Pat Buttram .................. Chappy
Pat Sturges .................. Liz
Kimberly Chase ............... White House Tour Guide
Hope Garber .................. Woman #1
Gerry Lock ................... Woman #2