Ferris Bueller (TV series)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Ferris Bueller | |
|---|---|
 Opening title sequence for Ferris Bueller |
|
| Format | Sitcom |
| Directed by | Bill Bixby Arlene Sanford Andy Tennant James Whitmore Jr. Steve Dubin Beth Hillshafer Victor Lobl Christopher T. Welch |
| Starring | Charlie Schlatter Jennifer Aniston Ami Dolenz Brandon Douglas Richard Riehle Cristine Rose Sam Freed |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes (approx. 22 min) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | NBC |
| Original run | August 23, 1990 – August 11, 1991 |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
| TV.com summary | |
Ferris Bueller is an American sitcom based on the 1986 John Hughes' film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It debuted in August 23, 1990 on NBC and was canceled within its first season, a few months after its debut. It is known outside of its fan base as having starred a then-unknown Jennifer Aniston (who would later appear in the long-running sitcom Friends) as Jeannie Bueller, played by Jennifer Grey in the film.
Contents |
[edit] Synopsis
Though based on the movie, the series was not a continuation of the film. Unlike the film (which was set in Chicago), the series was set in Los Angeles. In the pilot episode, Ferris (Schlatter) refers to the film and expresses his displeasure of Matthew Broderick portraying him. As in the film, the series focused on Ferris Bueller and his high school experiences, including dealing with his sister Jeannie (Aniston), his friend Cameron (Douglas), and Bueller's love interest Sloan (Dolenz).
[edit] Airing and cancellation
The show was broadcast on Monday nights with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, also in its first season, as a lead in. After being canceled in December of 1990, Ferris Bueller was replaced mid-season with the more offbeat sitcom Blossom, which lasted four seasons. A leftover episode aired in August 1991.
Some credit its demise[1] to competition from a show with a similar concept that debuted on the Fox network the same month, Parker Lewis Can't Lose[2]. Parker Lewis proved to be more successful[3], lasting three seasons.
Apparently, John Hughes, who directed Ferris Bueller's Day Off, disapproved of the series[4] and tried to fight its production. But he failed and it was produced by Maysh, Ltd. Productions in association with Paramount Television.
[edit] Cast
- Charlie Schlatter as Ferris Bueller
- Richard Riehle as Principal Ed Rooney
- Jennifer Aniston as Jeannie Bueller
- Ami Dolenz as Sloan Peterson
- Brandon Douglas as Cameron Frye
- Cristine Rose as Barbara Bueller
- Sam Freed as Bill Bueller
- Judith Kahan as Grace
- Jeff Maynard as Arthur Petrelli
- Jerry Tullos as Mr. Rickets
- David Glasser as Dork
- Brandon Rane as Wimp
[edit] Episodes
| Ep # | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | August 23, 1990 |
| 2 | "Behind Every Dirtbag" | September 17, 1990 |
| 3 | "Custodian Of the People" | September 24, 1990 |
| 4 | "Without You I'm Nothing" | October 1, 1990 |
| 5 | "Between a Rock and Rooney's Place" | October 8, 1990 |
| 6 | "A Dog and His Boy" | October 15, 1990 |
| 7 | "Ferris Bueller Can't Win" | October 22, 1990 |
| 8 | "Sloan Again, Naturally" | November 5, 1990 |
| 9 | "Scenes From a Grandma" | November 12, 1990 |
| 10 | "Stand-In Deliver" | November 26, 1990 |
| 11 | "Baby You Can't Drive My Car" | December 3, 1990 |
| 12 | "Grace Under Pressure" | December 16, 1990 |
| 13 | "A Night In the Life" | August 11, 1991 |
[edit] References
- ^ Jump The Shark » Forums » Shark Discussions » TV Shows: A - Z » F » Ferris Bueller
- ^ Ferris Bueller can't win...
- ^ Apparently, Parker Lewis Can't Lose is a much better program, and I highly enjoy that show.
- ^ Apparently, John Hughes disapproved of it and tried to fight its production. But he failed and it was produced by Maysh, Ltd. Productions in association with Paramount Television.
