Synopsis
Down and Out in Beverly Hills is a 30 minute TV series based on the 1986 movie of the same name. It aired from July 25, 1987 to September 12, 1987 on on the fledging Fox network. It has the distinction of being the first ever show to be cancelled by Fox; only 13 episodes were produced. The cast included Hector Elizondo as Dave Whiteman, Anita Morris as Barbara Whiteman, Eileen Seeley as Jenny Whiteman, April Ortiz as Carmen the Maid, and Tim Thomerson as Jerry Baskin. Evan Richards was the only cast member of the film to reprise his role for TV.
Episodes
Season 11E1Jerry's MissionDave has cause for concern after learning that one of his friends owns a property which sees him acting as a 'slum landlord' to his put upon tenants.30m2E2Something MildAfter clashing with her parents once too often Jenny decides to run away from home.30m3E3Skin TightBarbara and Dave are shocked when they learn their mother is considering plastic surgery.30m4E4Max BedroomMax falls in love and decides Jerry is the ideal man to advice him on mattersof the heart.30m5E5Altared StatesJulie, Dave's sister, seeks solace with the family after her boyfriend leaves her.30m6E6Shapiro's CarmenA doctor falls in love with Carmen, the Whiteman's maid, and it looks like they may lose her when she considers marrying him.30m7E7Dancing in the DarkBarbara feels something is missing from her life after meeting with one of her old friends who has made a big success of her life - after listening to the wise words of Jerry.30m8E8You Ought to Be in PicturesDave has turned film investor but doesn't realise the star of the film, Dirk Stoner, is somewhat over the hill.30m9E9A Fistful of Dollars (1)Dave learns that his business manager has been embezzling large amount of funds from his company.30m10E10For a Few Dollars More (2)Dave has to face up to the fact that he may be penniless.30m11E11Jerry Jumps Right InJerry gets a job playing piano on a cruise ship but is soon struggling with the pressures of regular employment.30m12E12The Legend That Is BarbaraBarbara finds herself heavily mixed up with the mafia after buying into a pizza parlor.30m13E13Jerry Strikes OutJerry manages to bring Dave's entire workforce out on strike.30m
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