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Production Credits
Executive Producer ................. Steve Marshall
Dan Guntzelman
Mike Sullivan
Producer .......................... Henry Johnson
David Kendall
Tim O'Donnell (078- )
Associate Producer ................. Joey Scott
Created By ......................... Neal Marlens
Director of Photography ............ George Spiro Dibie
Production Supervisor .............. Marc Solakian
Music by ........................... Steve Dorff
'As Long As We Got Each Other':
Sung by ........................ B.J. Thomas
Dusty Springfield
Lyrics by ...................... John Bettis
Casting ............................ Dianne Young
Videotaped at ...................... The Burbank Studios
Copyright........................... 1988/89 Warner Bros. Inc.
Cast:
Alan Thicke ........................ Dr. Jason Seaver
Joanna Kerns ....................... Maggie Seaver
Kirk Cameron ....................... Mike Seaver
Tracey Gold ........................ Carol Seaver
Jeremy Miller ...................... Ben Seaver
Kristen & Kelsey Dohring ........... Chrissy Seaver
071 [4.01-88] Fool for Love / Eine Art Rendezvous
Vito throws a Halloween-party, with pairs allowed only. So Ben's in
need of a partner. He asks out Jenny - a good friend with whom he and
the boys often hang around - and she accepts, although for her, as well
as Ben, it's not meant to be a 'date'. Maggie's mood swings try Jason
and also put him in embarrassing situations.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Kate Boutilier
Guest Cast : Jamie Abbot .................. Stinky
Candace Cameron .............. Jenny
Kenny Morrison ............... Vito
??? .......................... Mrs. Baducci
??? .......................... Sonja Olsen
??? .......................... 'Mr. T'
??? .......................... 'Mrs. T'
??? .......................... Man at Course
??? .......................... Woman at Course #1
??? .......................... Woman at Course #2
??? .......................... Marlene
??? .......................... 'Devil'
072 [4.02-88] Birth of a Seaver / Nachwuchs
Exactly on Ben's birthday Maggie goes into labor. The continuing talk
about the baby, being neglected right on (what should be) his day and,
when the baby is here, he won't be the youngest family member any more,
really bothers Ben. In the hospital he soon seperates from the others
and meets a patient, a former barkeeper, with whom he talks. Maggie
gives birth to a girl who they name Chrissy, after Ben's friend.
[Note: Other name suggestions for the baby: Irma (Jason), Sophie
(Maggie) and Appolonia (of course by a puckish Mike)]
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : David Kendall
Guest Cast : Dick O'Neill ................. Chris
Kathleen Freeman ............. Marge
Karen Hensel ................. Dr. Goodner
Robbie Howard ................ Orderly
073 [4.03-88] Family Ties (1) / Der verlorene Sohn (1)
A ski trip to Lake Placid instead of attending courses (which have
been postponed anyway) results in a fight between Mike and his parents.
When Jason uses the 'our house - our rules' speech, Mike knows what
he has to do to keep (or get) his freedom: He moves out ... and into
his car. Both, Mike and Jason, try their (unsuccessful) schemes and,
finally, they even manage to reach an agreement.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Tim O'Donnell
Guest Cast : ??? .......................... Pizza Man
074 [4.04-88] Family Ties (2) / Der verlorene Sohn (2)
Mike moves into the room over the garage and pays a rent - this should
assure the freedom he needs. But Jason's expected results aren't even
remotely realistic and so Mike and his dad clash again. And this time
it's up to Maggie to settle this dispute once for all.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Tom Walla
Guest Cast : Andrew Koenig ................ Boner
K.C. Martel .................. Eddie
075 [4.05-88] Guess Who's Coming to Dinner / Rat mal, wer zum Essen kommt
Jason awaits the return of his mom Irma, who spend the last couple of
week on a cruise. Jason wanted her to go on this cruise to overcome the
death of her husband - Jason's dad - who died a year ago. And it indeed
has worked - she returns with Wally, her new boyfriend and soon-to-be
husband! This is something Jason, who was really close to his dad,
first must learn to deal with ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Becky Ayers & Joanna Kerns
Guest Cast : Jane Powell .................. Irma
Robert Rockwell .............. Wally
??? .......................... Tawny
076 [4.06-88] Homecoming Queen / Die Ballkoenigin
Carol, among four other beauties, is chosen for homecoming court. But
this, however, is a real shock for Carol as she sees herself neither
worthy to take part in this happening nor that, in her opinion, one
person can be a genius as well as a beauty. It takes some effort by
the others to give her the self-esteem necessary not to resign.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Kate Boutilier
Guest Cast : Sam Anderson ................. Mr. DeWitt
Lisa Capps ................... Debbie
Rachel Jacobs ................ Shelley
??? .......................... Jennifer
??? .......................... Heather
??? .......................... Joya
??? .......................... Susan
??? .......................... Garrett
077 [4.07-88] Nude Photos / Ein Akt der Schoenheit
Mike has won a prize for a photo he has taken for the photographer's
course. But he doesn't like to talk about it, it's embarassing for
him. Visiting the exhibition, his parents now why ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : David Kendall
Guest Cast : Andrew Koenig ................ Boner
??? .......................... Maureen
??? .......................... C.J.
??? .......................... Teacher
??? .......................... Girl #1
078 [4.08-88] Ben's First Kiss / Bens erster Kuss
To be able to go out with a girl he likes, Ben tells her he's throwing
a party. But unfortunately Vito and Stinky hear this and tell everybody
about the party. So Ben asks Mike and Carol for help. Together they
set up the party and get the parents, with a free dinner, out of the
house. But the parents return too early ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Tim O'Donnell
Guest Cast : Jamie Abbot .................. Stinky
Kenny Morrison ............... Vito
Jenny Lewis .................. Judy
William Bogert ............... Mr. Merkin
??? .......................... Teacher
??? .......................... Student
079 [4.09-89] The Nanny / Das Kindermaedchen
Maggie starts working again, and the other family members now also
should take care of Chrissy. But soon they realize they can't handle
it. So Maggie and Jason agree to engage a nanny, with Jason in charge.
Jason soon finds someone: the attractive, 19-years-old Julie Costello.
The kids and Jason are extremely satisfied with her, but not so Maggie
who demands Jason should fire her. But he insists she shall stay ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Kevin Abbott
Guest Cast : Julie McCullough.............. Julie Costello
Ken Tigar .................... Sid Sidlevich
Pamela Brull ................. Thelma
??? .......................... Ralph
080 [4.10-89] Mandingo / Mike und Julie
Maggie has planned a weekend trip to Martha's Vineyard. Also along
comes Julie to take care of the baby. As they anyway need two cars
Mike and Julie, with Chrissy, start earlier. But the others get lost
on their way and miss the last ferryboat. So Mike and Julie are
together alone for the night.
Directed by : John Tracy
Telplay by : David Kendall & Tim O'Donell
Story by : Dan Guntzelman & Mike Sullivan
Guest Cast : Julie McCullough ............. Julie Costello
Bill Erwin ................... Chester/Lester
Charlie ...................... Tawny
081 [4.11-89] In Carol We Trust / So zaertlich war die Nacht
In the evening Carol is in the library doing some research when she
meets Sandy. With him she spends the evening together and returns home
very late at night. As she doesn't know how to tell her parents she
turns to Mike for an excuse. His - though puckishly meant - excuse
works. On the following day she calls Sandy and invites him for the
evening when her parents are out. But Maggie and Jason return earlier
as expected ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Tom Walla
Guest Cast : Matthew Perry ................ Sandy
082 [4.12-89] Mom of the Year / Mutter des Jahres
On a day - crazy from start to end - Maggie has to work late into the
night and so can't make it for the ceremony where she should receive
the 'Working Mother of the Year' award.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Becky Ayers
Guest Cast : Mary Alice Farrell ........... Woman at Banquet
Jane Kean .................... Kathleen
John Dantona ................. Ron
Julie Cobb ................... Mrs. Dufelder
??? .......................... Girl Student #1
??? .......................... Boy Student #1
083 [4.13-89] Semper Fidelis /Mach's gut, Boner !
After receiving horrible grades (while Mike closely made the race)
Boner's decision is certain: He wants to join the Marines. For Mike
this are shocking news - which finally end in a fight with Boner -
but Boner's parents are quite proud of their son. And Boner is now
the second person, after Jason, who talks about planning the future -
which gives Mike mind-food ...
[Note: last episode with Boner]
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : David Kendall
Guest Cast : Andrew Koenig ................ Boner
Julie McCullough ............. Julie Costello
Richard Marion ............... Mr. Stabone
Ruth Silveira ................ Mrs. Stabone
084 [4.14-89] Feet of Clay / Stars sind keine Helden
Jonathan Keith, rock-star and idol of Ben, is in town and gives a
concert in New York. When it's sold-out, Maggie steps in and organizes
some tickets and Ben can even attend the soundcheck earlier on. There
he also meets the cool guy Jonathan face-to-face. But he also has to
learn a tough lesson ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Todd Thicke
Guest Cast : Brad Pitt .................... Jonathan Keith
??? .......................... Guard #1
??? .......................... Guard #2
??? .......................... Ally
??? .......................... Boum-Boum
??? .......................... Man #1
085 [4.15-89] Anniversary from Hell / Ein Abend in der Hoelle
For Jason and Maggie's upcoming 20th anniversary Maggie's parents
come by to organize, with the help of the kids, a surprise party.
While Kate and Ed are out with the parents, Mike, Carol and Ben
arrange everything for their return. And when they return Maggie
and Jason are totally stunned. But it doesn't take long until the
guests starts to bicker and the party gets out of control.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Tim O'Donnell
Guest Cast : Gordon Jump .................. Ed Malone
Betty McGuire................. Kate Malone
Jane Powell .................. Irma
Robert Rockwell .............. Wally
Julie McCullough ............. Julie Costello
Jodi Peterson ................ Laura
Matthew Perry ................ Sandy
??? .......................... Larry
??? .......................... Caterer
??? .......................... Pater
??? .......................... Female Guest #1
086 [4.16-89] Fortunate Son / Nachtschicht
Mike, tired of his old job takes on a new (with Ben's help) at the
supermarket. As starter, he gets the graveyard shift. Maggie opposes
and wants Mike to ask the manager for some other shift - and the
manager schedules him for day shift right away. Mike, confused, wants
to know why he is favored - the manager's answer: because he's white ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Tim O'Donnell
Guest Cast : Dick Van Patten .............. Nick Simpson
??? .......................... Radsch (sp?)
??? .......................... Jerry
??? .......................... Male Customer #1
??? .......................... Male Customer #2
??? .......................... Female Customer #1
087 [4.17-89] Double Standard / Jason, der Sexist
Violating the Seaver-Rules, Ben and Carol must stand a 'trial'.
Although both did quite the same offense (sneaking out of the house
and going on a date), Jason punishes them dissimilarly with Carol
getting grounded for a month and Ben getting nearly nothing. Carol's
'appeal' - with the argument her dad is a sexist - goes through and
now Carol and Ben are again on trial with Maggie as the judge - this
time Ben gets the severer punishment while Carol goes unpunished ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Todd Thicke
Guest Cast : Julie McCullough ............. Julie Costello
088 [4.18-89] The Recruiter / Guten Tag, wer sind Sie ?
Jason and Maggie want to see Carol attending their alma mater, Boston
College. As Carol doesn't want to go to Boston but also doesn't dare
to tell her parents she tries to flunk the interview. To succeed with
this plan Mike hires someone from the street to play her dad during the
interview with the BC representative.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : Tim O'Donnell
Guest Cast : Carmen Filpi ................. Fred
Rod McCary ................... Bill Jefferson
Marilyn Pitzer ............... Wilma
089 [4.19-89] Show Ninety -- Who Knew? / Experten unter sich
Although he worked hard Mike got only a C- on his latest psychology
test. He asks his dad for help. Mike has another chance to improve
the grade with the correction of the test. He prepares the paper,
but Jason is not really satisfied with the answers and, unseen by
Mike, changes the answers to what he thinks is right ... and Mike
gets a D! Now Jason even pays a visit to Mike's professor ...
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : KEvin Abbott
Guest Cast : Julie McCullough ............. Julie
??? .......................... Dr. Rosenfeld
??? .......................... Janitor
090 [4.20-89] Second Chance / Noch eine Chance
Carol and Sandy are again out an evening. After a wonderful time
together Sandy asks 'his girlfriend' out for dinner the following
night. But on the next day Sandy doesn't call. Much later, a call
comes in but it's Doug, Sandy's friend, telling Carol that Sandy
had a drinking-and-driving accident last night and is, seriously
wounded, in the hospital.
Directed by : John Tracy
Telplay by : David Kendall
Story by : Steve Marshall & Dan Guntzelman
Guest Cast : Matthew Perry ................ Sandy
David Coburn ................. Doug
Marianne Muellerleile ........ Nurse Bauer
091 [4.21-89] The Loooove Boat (1) / Das Alptraumschiff (1)
Wally and Irma want to get married on the same ship they had met for
the first time and invite all to a cruise; Julie also comes along.
Jason's antipathy for Wally soon starts to spoil the cruise when he
wants his mom to put on a marriage contract and then even jeopardizes
the upcoming wedding. Twenty female Swedish (and blonde!) athletes
are the reason for Ben being in heaven and Mike landing in hell, after
he has forgotten a date with Julie and she finds him amongst the girls.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : David Kendall
Guest Cast : Jane Powell .................. Irma
Robert Rockwell .............. Wally
Julie McCullough ............. Julie Costello
Beth Austin .................. Doreen
Robert Lenz .................. Elvis Impersonator
??? .......................... Male Passenger #1
??? .......................... Female Passenger #1
092 [4.22-89] The Loooove Boat (2) / Das Alptraumschiff (2)
Mike, frustrated about the break-up talks with his dad, who eventually
realizes what he has done wrong and how he could save the wedding: he
apologizes to his mom and gives her his blessing. Mike and Julie also
find together again and Mike doesn't only tell his family about his
relationship with Julie but also proposes to her.
Directed by : John Tracy
Written by : David Kendall
Guest Cast : Jane Powell .................. Irma
Robert Rockwell .............. Wally
Julie McCullough ............. Julie Costello
Beth Austin .................. Doreen
Robert Lenz .................. Elvis Impersonator
Ben Frank .................... Captain
??? .......................... Male Passenger
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