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Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1987 · 1 season · 13 episodes · Ended · FOX

Comedy

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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

  • S01E01Jerry's Mission1987-04-2630m

    Dave 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.

  • S01E02Something Mild1987-07-2530m

    After clashing with her parents once too often Jenny decides to run away from home.

  • S01E03Skin Tight1987-08-0130m

    Barbara and Dave are shocked when they learn their mother is considering plastic surgery.

  • S01E04Max Bedroom1987-08-0830m

    Max falls in love and decides Jerry is the ideal man to advice him on mattersof the heart.

  • S01E05Altared States1987-08-1530m

    Julie, Dave's sister, seeks solace with the family after her boyfriend leaves her.

  • S01E06Shapiro's Carmen1987-08-2230m

    A doctor falls in love with Carmen, the Whiteman's maid, and it looks like they may lose her when she considers marrying him.

  • S01E07Dancing in the Dark1987-09-0530m

    Barbara 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.

  • S01E08You Ought to Be in Pictures1987-09-1230m

    Dave has turned film investor but doesn't realise the star of the film, Dirk Stoner, is somewhat over the hill.

  • S01E09A Fistful of Dollars (1)30m

    Dave learns that his business manager has been embezzling large amount of funds from his company.

  • S01E10For a Few Dollars More (2)30m

    Dave has to face up to the fact that he may be penniless.

  • S01E11Jerry Jumps Right In30m

    Jerry gets a job playing piano on a cruise ship but is soon struggling with the pressures of regular employment.

  • S01E12The Legend That Is Barbara30m

    Barbara finds herself heavily mixed up with the mafia after buying into a pizza parlor.

  • S01E13Jerry Strikes Out30m

    Jerry manages to bring Dave's entire workforce out on strike.

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