Scorch (TV series)

Scorch
GenreSitcom
Created byAllan Katz
Developed byZane Buzby
Bob Calderon
Edgar Scherick
Written byAllan Katz
Daniel Margosis
Joe Toplyn
Directed byRichard Correll
Zane Buzby
John Sgueglia
StarringJonathan Walker
Rhea Silver-Smith
Lauren Katz
Rose Marie
John O'Hurley
Brenda Strong
Todd Susman
Voices ofRonn Lucas
ComposerRay Colcord
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (3 unaired)
Production
Executive producerDavid Tyron King
ProducerWenda Fong
CinematographyWalter Glover
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesAllan Katz Productions
Saban/Scherick Productions
Honeyland Productions
Lorimar Television
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseFebruary 28 (1992-02-28) –
March 13, 1992 (1992-03-13)

Scorch is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS in 1992, and was canceled after three episodes were broadcast.

The title character, a miniature dragon, is a puppet that was used by ventriloquist Ronn Lucas before the series came to be; although Lucas never actually appeared in the series, he did supply Scorch's voice.

Cast

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Premise

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Scorch, a small 1,300-year-old dragon, awakens from a 100-year sleep in 1992. While flying around, he's struck by lightning and he crash-lands in front of the apartment of Brian Stevens (Jonathan Walker) and his daughter Jessica (Rhea Silver-Smith). The next day, as a result of awkward circumstances, Brian lands a job as a TV weatherman at New Haven, Connecticut television station WWEN-TV by pretending that he's a ventriloquist and Scorch is his puppet; no one except Brian and Jessica knows that Scorch is a real dragon.

Episodes

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Six episodes were made, but only three were aired.

Title Directed by: Written by: Original air date
1"Pilot"Zane BuzbyAllan KatzFebruary 28, 1992 (1992-02-28)
After crashing in front of Brian's apartment, Scorch soon endears himself to Brian's 8-year-old daughter, but not to Brian. However, he persuades Brian to take him along to a job interview, concealed in a bag. Scorch pops out of the bag during the interview, and Brian must think quickly...
2"Dragon Flu"Zane BuzbyAllan KatzMarch 6, 1992 (1992-03-06)
Scorch is suffering from dragon flu; the symptoms include amnesia, unconsciousness, coughing, swearing, and barking. Unfortunately, Brian and Scorch have to present a "Man of the Year" award to the station's boss.
3"You Gaslight Up My Life"John SguegliaBill RichmondMarch 13, 1992 (1992-03-13)
Scorch becomes effusive and annoys everyone after a photo of him appears on the cover of the new TV magazine.
4"First Time"Zane BuzbyLee AronsohnN/A
Scorch tries to help Brian find a girlfriend, but Scorch's obtrusive ways prove to be embarrassing.
5"Scorch Likes It Hot"Howard StormJoe ToplynN/A
Dr. Joyce Brothers gives suggestions to the head of the station, such as replacing Brian's "puppet" with a female one.
6"Money, Money, Money"Jim DrakeAllan KatzN/A
Scorch discovers the Home Shopping Channel, and maxes out Brian's credit card. Scorch then tries to make some of Brian's money back by inviting everyone from the station to a poker game.
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