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"Brothers" (1984): Season 2: Episode 24 -- Picking up some extra paychecks at Foot Locker between gigs.

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | unknown full episode list
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
Joe Waters is an ex-place kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now retired, he's opened up a restaurant... more
Awards:
1 win & 9 nominations more
User Comments:
Possibly the first TV series to acknowledge gays. more (14 total)

Cast

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Robert Walden ... Joe Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Paul Regina ... Cliff Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Brandon Maggart ... Lou Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Hallie Todd ... Penny Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)

Philip Charles MacKenzie ... Donald Maltby / ... (115 episodes, 1984-1989)

Robin Riker ... Kelly Hall (80 episodes, 1984-1987)
Mary Ann Pascal ... Sam Waters / ... (58 episodes, 1984-1989)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
22 min (115 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Donald Maltby: You big wet spot! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Robin Williams/James Taylor (#13.9)" (1988) more
Soundtrack:
Brothers more

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Possibly the first TV series to acknowledge gays., 19 July 2005

BROTHERS was first presented in the United States by Showtime, Inc. on a premium channel. I have not known of the series being re-run by any other channel, though there is no surprise there! As I recall, it told of a family of brothers, one of whom has "come out." Of course, it treated the situation in a broad comedic manner. I remember the comedy was sometimes forced and sophomoric, but it was a daring breakthrough for its' day, and as such, deserves another look! SHOWTIME....where are you when we need you? You have presented what is possibly the most blatantly gay drama ever, and yet you have forgotten your own pioneering effort. Look in your vaults, and dust the tapes off.

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