Daddy Dearest (American TV series)
| Daddy Dearest | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Billy Van Zandt Jane Milmore Richard Dmitri Richard Lewis |
| Starring | Don Rickles Richard Lewis Renée Taylor Barney Martin |
| Composer | Ed Alton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 (1 unaired) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Billy Van Zandt Jane Milmore Howard Klein |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Van Zandt/Milmore Productions 3 Arts Entertainment HBO Independent Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Fox |
| Release | September 5 – December 5, 1993 |
Daddy Dearest is an American television sitcom that aired on Fox, on Sunday nights at 9:30 p.m. from September 5 to November 7, 1993,[1] with one additional episode on December 5th.[2]
Synopsis
The series revolved around Dr. Steven Mitchell, a psychologist who lived in Manhattan with his young son and, despite his constant insults and put downs, his father Al (Don Rickles), an obnoxious used car salesman who was recently separated from his wife Helen (Renée Taylor).
Cast
- Richard Lewis as Dr. Steven Mitchell
- Don Rickles as Al Mitchell
- Renée Taylor as Helen Mitchell
- Sydney Walsh as Christine Winters
- Alice Carter as Lisa
- Carey Eidel as Larry Mitchell
- Jeffrey Bomberger as Danny Mitchell
- Jonathan Gibby as Danny Mitchell (pilot)
- Barney Martin as Pete Peter
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Linda Day | Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore | September 5, 1993 |
| 2 | "Raging Bully" | Howard Storm | Mike Barker & Matthew Weitzman | September 12, 1993 |
| 3 | "Private Lives" | David Steinberg | Richard Vaczy & Tracy Gamble | September 19, 1993 |
| 4 | "Al vs. DMV" | Howard Storm | Bob Underwood | September 26, 1993 |
| 5 | "You Bet Your Life" | Howard Storm | Howard Bendetson & Terrie Collins | October 3, 1993 |
| 6 | "Mother Love" | Howard Storm | Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore | October 10, 1993 |
| 7 | "Mount St. Helen's" | David Steinberg | Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore | October 17, 1993 |
| 8 | "The Tortoise and the Scare" | Linda Day | S : Brent Forrester S/T : Mike Barker & Matthew Weitzman | October 24, 1993 |
| 9 | "American We" | Howard Storm | Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore | November 7, 1993 |
| 10 | "Thanks, But No Thanks" | John Bowab | Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins | December 5, 1993 |
| 11 | "Offensive Care" | N/A | N/A | Unaired |
References
- ↑ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). "Daddy Dearest (Situation Comedy)". The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9 ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. p. 313. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Sunday Prime Time". Toledo Blade (Ohio). December 5, 1993. p. TVW5 (TV Week). Retrieved April 10, 2026.
External links
Categories:
- 1993 American television series debuts
- 1993 English-language television series debuts
- 1993 American television series endings
- 1993 English-language television series endings
- 1990s American multi-camera sitcoms
- Fox Broadcasting Company sitcoms
- Jewish American television series
- English-language American television shows
- Television shows set in New York City
- Television series by HBO Independent Productions
- Television series by 3 Arts Entertainment
- American comedy television series stubs