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'''''Parenthood''''' is a short-lived television show based on the [[1989 in film|1989]] [[Ron Howard]] directed [[Parenthood|film of the same name]]. The film was adapted into a television show in [[1990 in television|1990]] for [[NBC]]. The series delivered seriocomic vignettes on rearing children, revolving around four generations of middle-class California (the movie however, took place in [[St. Louis, Missouri]]) family, the Buckmans. It should also be noted that the Huffners in the film were for whatever the reasons, renamed the Merricks on the TV series.
'''''Parenthood''''' is a short-lived television show based on the [[1989 in film|1989]] [[Ron Howard]] directed [[Parenthood|film of the same name]]. The film was adapted into a television show in [[1990 in television|1990]] for [[NBC]]. The series delivered seriocomic vignettes on rearing children, revolving around four generations of middle-class California (the movie however, took place in [[St. Louis, Missouri]]) family, the Buckmans. It should also be noted that the Huffners in the film were for whatever the reasons, renamed the Merricks on the TV series.


Although the television version of ''Parenthood'' was a critical flop<ref>[http://www.jumptheshark.com/topic/Parenthood/Parenthood-General-Comments/1519 Jump The Shark » Forums » Shark Discussions » TV Shows: A - Z » P » Parenthood]</ref> and was quickly cancelled, it is notable for featuring an unusual number of people who at the time were unheard of but later became famous. One of the writers on the show was [[Joss Whedon]]. The cast featured child actors [[Leonardo DiCaprio]], [[David Arquette]], and [[Thora Birch]] (billed simply as "Thora" here).
Although the television version of ''Parenthood'' was quickly cancelled, it is notable for featuring an unusual number of people who at the time were unheard of but later became famous. One of the writers on the show was [[Joss Whedon]]. The cast featured child actors [[Leonardo DiCaprio]], [[David Arquette]], and [[Thora Birch]] (billed simply as "Thora" here). The pilot was considered by [[USA Today]] and [[New York Post]] as the best movies-to-tv spinoff since ''M*A*S*H''. <ref> Bianculli, David. "One Big Happy Family," ''New York Post'', August 20, 1990. </ref> <ref>Collins, Monica. ""Parenthood," Fun for Kids of All Ages," ''USA Today'', August 20, 1990.</ref>


The show was featured on the now-defunct cable network [[Trio (TV network)|Trio]] in [[2005 in television|2005]] as part of their "Brilliant But Cancelled" series of shows that were cancelled before their time.
The show was featured on the now-defunct cable network [[Trio (TV network)|Trio]] in [[2005 in television|2005]] as part of their "Brilliant But Cancelled" series of shows that were cancelled before their time.

Revision as of 22:24, 8 May 2009

Parenthood
GenreComedy
Drama
Written byJoss Whedon
Directed byAlan Myerson
Betty Thomas
Allan Arkush
Matia Karrell
Opening theme"I Love to See You Smile"
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producersRon Howard
David Tyron King
ProducerSascha Schneider
EditorsJoanne D'Antonio
Briana London
Running time30 minutes (including commercials)
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseAugust 20, 1990 –
August 11, 1991

Parenthood is a short-lived television show based on the 1989 Ron Howard directed film of the same name. The film was adapted into a television show in 1990 for NBC. The series delivered seriocomic vignettes on rearing children, revolving around four generations of middle-class California (the movie however, took place in St. Louis, Missouri) family, the Buckmans. It should also be noted that the Huffners in the film were for whatever the reasons, renamed the Merricks on the TV series.

Although the television version of Parenthood was quickly cancelled, it is notable for featuring an unusual number of people who at the time were unheard of but later became famous. One of the writers on the show was Joss Whedon. The cast featured child actors Leonardo DiCaprio, David Arquette, and Thora Birch (billed simply as "Thora" here). The pilot was considered by USA Today and New York Post as the best movies-to-tv spinoff since M*A*S*H. [1] [2]

The show was featured on the now-defunct cable network Trio in 2005 as part of their "Brilliant But Cancelled" series of shows that were cancelled before their time.

Cast

Max Elliott Slade, who portrayed Kevin Buckman on the TV series also portrayed a younger version of Steve Martin's character in the film.

List of episodes

  1. Pilot
  2. My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW
  3. The Plague
  4. I Never Invested for My Father
  5. Love Stinks
  6. Cards & Cars
  7. Hollow Halloween
  8. Small Surprises
  9. Take My Parents, Please
  10. Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball
  11. Gil vs. the Deck
  12. Fun for Kids

New series

In April 2009 filming began on a new television adaptation of the movie.[3] Craig T. Nelson and Bonnie Bedelia play the parental roles, they are joined by Peter Krause, Maura Tierney, Erika Christensen, Dax Shepard and Monica Potter.[4]

References

  1. ^ Bianculli, David. "One Big Happy Family," New York Post, August 20, 1990.
  2. ^ Collins, Monica. ""Parenthood," Fun for Kids of All Ages," USA Today, August 20, 1990.
  3. ^ "NBC Order Pilot Of Parenthood @ Unreality Primetime". Primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk. 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  4. ^ "Monica Potter Joins NBC's Parenthood". Movieweb.com. 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
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