"Webster" (1983) TV series 1983-1989

Writers:

Barry Gold (writer)
Kathleen McGhee-Anderson (writer)
(more)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

16 September 1983 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

The post-retirement season is suddenly disrupted for football player George Papadapolis and his wife Katherine when Webster...

Plot Keywords:

Interracial Adoption | Orphan Boy | Dumb Waiter | Orphan | African American

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

Susan Clark	...	Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis (150 episodes, 1983-1989)
Alex Karras	...	George Papadapolis (150 episodes, 1983-1989)
Emmanuel Lewis	...	Webster Long (150 episodes, 1983-1989)
Henry Polic II	...	Jerry Silver / ... (52 episodes, 1983-1989)
Cathryn Damon	...	Cassie Parker (50 episodes, 1984-1986)
Eugene Roche	...	Bill Parker (50 episodes, 1984-1986)

Series Directed by
Lee Bernhardi		(65 episodes, 1986-1989)
Joel Zwick		(63 episodes, 1983-1986)
Art Dielhenn		(6 episodes, 1986-1987)
Shelley Jensen		(3 episodes, 1985-1986)

Series Writing credits
Madeline Sunshine		(12 episodes, 1983-1986)
Steven Sunshine		(12 episodes, 1983-1986)
Bruce Ferber		(6 episodes, 1984-1985)
David Lerner		(6 episodes, 1984-1985)
April Kelly		(6 episodes, 1985-1986)
Daryl G. Nickens		(5 episodes, 1984-1986)
Judy Pioli		(4 episodes, 1984-1986)
Mark Masuoka		(4 episodes, 1984-1985)
Dave Hackel		(4 episodes, 1985-1986)
Ann Gibbs		(3 episodes, 1985-1986)
Joel Kimmel		(3 episodes, 1985-1986)
Ken Kuta		(3 episodes, 1985-1986)
Mike Scott		(3 episodes, 1985-1986)
Michael Preminger		(2 episodes, 1983)
Stu Silver		(2 episodes, 1983)
Russ Woody		(2 episodes, 1983)
Lee H. Grant		(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
Gene Braunstein		(2 episodes, 1985-1986)
Bob Perlow		(2 episodes, 1985-1986)
William P. D'Angelo		(2 episodes, 1985)
Bruce Johnson		(2 episodes, 1985)
Barry Gold		(unknown episodes)
Kathleen McGhee-Anderson		(unknown episodes)
Bailey Williams		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Clare Witt	....	associate producer (1 episode, 1986)
Bruce Johnson	....	producer (unknown episodes, 1983-1988)
Bob Brunner	....	executive producer (unknown episodes, 1986-1989)
Fred Rubin	....	producer / supervising producer (unknown episodes, 1986-1988)
William P. D'Angelo	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Arnold Kane	....	co-producer (unknown episodes)
Judy Pioli	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Madeline Sunshine	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Steven Sunshine	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Set Decoration by
Chuck Rutherford		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Jacqueline Saint Anne		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Layne Sheppard Salter	....	unit manager (1 episode, 1983)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Chris Klausen	....	second assistant director (73 episodes, 1986-1989)

Series Sound Department
Ross Deane	....	sound maintenance engineer (unknown episodes)
Fred Tator	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Ritch Kenney	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1985)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Robert Fuca	....	costume supervisor (unknown episodes)
Marion Kirk	....	costume supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Steve Nelson	....	composer: theme "Then Came You" (unknown episodes)
Madeline Sunshine	....	composer: theme "Then Came You" (unknown episodes)

Series Transportation Department
Alan Kaminsky	....	transportation captain (21 episodes, 1983-1984)

Series Other crew
Robert Banas	....	choreographer (1 episode, 1983)
Barry Gold	....	story editor (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises
• Georgian Bay Productions
• Paramount Television

Distributors

• American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1983-1987) (USA) (TV) (original airing)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company:

Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises

Trivia:

Original title was "Another Ballgame" and then "Then Came You" before it was called "Webster".

Quotes:

[George has just signed for a special delivery from the postman]
Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis: George, did we just buy a child?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991) (V)

Soundtrack:

Then Came You

Good show

I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. Although I don't remember much about it, I must say that it was a pretty good show. Also, I don't think I've seen every episode. However, if you ask me, it was still a good show. In addition, I don't remember the theme song. Everyone was ideally cast, the costume design was great. The performances were top-grade, too. I just hope some network brings this series back one day so that I'll be able to see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, when and if this show is ever brought back on the air, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.