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Series · 1987 · Comedy

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

★6.0 1987 1 Season TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Episode 01

Jerry's Mission

Apr 26, 1987 · 30 min

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.

Episode 02

Something Mild

Jul 25, 1987 · 30 min

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

Episode 03

Skin Tight

Aug 1, 1987 · 30 min

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

Episode 04

Max Bedroom

Aug 8, 1987 · 30 min

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

Episode 05

Altared States

Aug 15, 1987 · 30 min

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

Episode 06

Shapiro's Carmen

Aug 22, 1987 · 30 min

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

Episode 07

Dancing in the Dark

Sep 5, 1987 · 30 min

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.

Episode 08

You Ought to Be in Pictures

Sep 12, 1987 · 30 min

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

Episode 09

A Fistful of Dollars (1)

— · 30 min

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

Episode 10

For a Few Dollars More (2)

— · 30 min

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

Episode 11

Jerry Jumps Right In

— · 30 min

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

Episode 12

The Legend That Is Barbara

— · 30 min

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

Episode 13

Jerry Strikes Out

— · 30 min

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

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.0 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

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.

Comedy

Cast

4 principal cast

Héctor Elizondo

Héctor Elizondo

Dave Whiteman

Anita Morris

Anita Morris

Barbara Whiteman

Evan Richards

Evan Richards

Max Whiteman

Tim Thomerson

Tim Thomerson

Jerry Baskin

Where to watch Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 6.0/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Down and Out in Beverly Hills have?

Down and Out in Beverly Hills has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is Down and Out in Beverly Hills still on the air?

Down and Out in Beverly Hills has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Down and Out in Beverly Hills?

Down and Out in Beverly Hills airs on FOX.

When did Down and Out in Beverly Hills first air?

Down and Out in Beverly Hills first aired on July 25, 1987.

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