"Spencer" (1984) TV series 1984-1985

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Directors:

Lila Garrett
John Tracy

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

1 December 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Cast

Chad Lowe	...	Spencer Winger (7 episodes, 1984-1985)
Mimi Kennedy	...	Doris Winger (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Ronny Cox	...	George Winger (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Amy Locane	...	Andrea Winger (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Richard Sanders	...	Benjamin Beanley (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Beverly Archer	...	Miss Spier (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Grant Heslov	...	Wayne (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Dean Cameron	...	Herbie Bailey (5 episodes, 1984-1985)
Basil Hoffman		(2 episodes, 1984)

Also Known As:

"Under One Roof" (USA) (second season title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Trivia:

Fred Willard was originally cast as George Winger. During rehearsals, Willard realized that the producers had mistaken him for Frank Bonner and that he was cast accidentally. Willard was fired after the original pilot.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in South Beach Academy (1996)

Uproarious Comedy Series

I remember just enough of this show to know it was a finely done piece of work. Chad Lowe played the central character, a much beset upon student who couldn't catch a break from anyone - teachers, parents, principal, other students - yet always came out on top using his wit and guile to do so. Of course, in so doing many funny moments - sometimes some very touching ones as well - were to be had. The characters played well off of one another and the writing was excellent as well.I too, like the previous reviewer, was very much saddened to see this series which had so much going for it and so much potential not get renewed.