George (1993 TV series)

George
Created byNorma Safford Vela
StarringGeorge Foreman
Crystal Cooke
Larry Gilliard Jr.
Anne Haney
Pablo Irlando
Tony T. Johnson
Cleandre Norman
Sheryl Lee Ralph
ComposerAlan Ett
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesELP Communications
Katie Face Productions
Envy Productions
Columbia Pictures Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseNovember 5, 1993 (1993-11-05) –
January 19, 1994 (1994-01-19)

George is an American sitcom that aired from November 5, 1993, to January 19, 1994. Tony Danza was co-producer of the series.[1]

Premise

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George Foreman plays a retired boxer who runs an after-school program for troubled kids.[2]

Cast

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  • George Foreman as George Foster
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph as Maggie Foster
  • Tony T. Johnson as "Bubba" Foster
  • Lauren Robinson as "Vee" Foster
  • LáCrystal Cooke as Vanessa
  • Larry Gilliard Jr. as Lathan Basmore
  • Anne Haney as Juanita
  • Pablo Irlando as Mauricio Butler
  • Cleandré Norman as Daniel Hickok
  • Doniell Spencer as Shasta

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaNovember 5, 1993 (1993-11-05)22.2[3]
George confronts the bad attitudes of troubled kids.
2"2 Hip 2 Work"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaNovember 6, 1993 (1993-11-06)9.4[3]
To finance the TKO Club the kids start a t-shirt business, but Lathan (Lawrence Gilliard, Jr.) is pocketing a little extra for himself.
3"Requiem for a Lightweight"Asaad KeladaPhil Kellard & Tom MooreNovember 13, 1993 (1993-11-13)8.9[4]
Daniel (Cleandre Norman) intends to become a professional fighter after he wins a fight at school.
4"One Joe at a Time"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford Vela & Mark WaxmanNovember 20, 1993 (1993-11-20)7.4[5]
A disgruntled tenant demands that George close the TKO Club, claiming that the kids are hurting his business.
5"Nobody Up There Likes Me"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaDecember 22, 1993 (1993-12-22)16.1[6]
Paul Eiding guest stars
6"Society Girl"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaDecember 29, 1993 (1993-12-29)17.2[7]
Shasta (Doniell Spencer) deals with her absent father's return.
7"Homeboy's Where the Heart Is"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaJanuary 5, 1994 (1994-01-05)16.9[8]
George makes Lathan a security guard after he breaks into a house. Troy Evans and Mother Love guest star.
8"Rapmasta Shasta"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford Vela and Cathryn MichonJanuary 12, 1994 (1994-01-12)15.5[9]
Maggie (Sheryl Lee Ralph) enters Shasta into a rap contest.
9"Man of the Year"Asaad KeladaNorma Safford VelaJanuary 19, 1994 (1994-01-19)17.5[10]
George goes to a banquet to receive an award. Juanita (Anne Haney) and the kids watch horror movies. Series finale.

References

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  1. ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 454. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. ^ TV Guide. "George Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  3. ^ a b "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 10, 1993. p. 3D.
  4. ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 17, 1993). "Walters gives ABC a special boost". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  5. ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 24, 1993). "CBS sweeps back to top". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  6. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 29, 1993. p. 3D.
  7. ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 6, 1994). "'Jane's House' puts CBS in order". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  8. ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 12, 1994). "'Improvement' leads ABC charge". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  9. ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 19, 1994). "'Columbo' on the case for ABC". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  10. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. January 26, 1994. p. 3D.
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