GET A LIFE PROGRAM GUIDE
Dean Adams
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GET A LIFE
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PROGRAM GUIDE
by Dean Adams
{dad...@netcom.com}
[http://nyx10.cs.du.edu:8001/~dnadams]
(July, 1995)
** FIRST SEASON - 22 episodes (1990-91) **
Regular cast:
Chris Peterson ................... Chris Elliott
Larry Potter ..................... Sam Robards
Sharon Potter .................... Robin Riker
Bobby Potter ..................... Zachary Benjamin
Amy Potter ....................... Taylor Fry
Gladys Peterson .................. Elinor Donahue
Fred Peterson .................... Bob Elliott
Production staff:
Created by ....................... Chris Elliott
Adam Resnick
David Mirkin
Producer ......................... David Latt
Chris Elliott
Marjorie Gross
Adam Resnick
Co-Producer ...................... Steve Pepoon
Executive Producer ............... David Mirkin
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1. 09/23/90 "TERROR ON THE HELL LOOP 2000" (pilot)
Chris Elliott, Adam Resnick, David Mirkin / David Mirkin
Chris persuades Larry to take the day off work and go to an amusement
park to ride the all-new Hell Loop roller coaster, but they get stuck
in the loop. [Additional producer for this episode: Jason Shubb;
Music: Go-Go's/Head Over Heels; originally aired Sunday/8:30pm]
Connie Bristol .... Julie Brown
Mr. Simon ......... Graham Jarvis
Angelica .......... Lee Garlington
Ride Operator ..... Tracy Walter
Engineer .......... Michael G. Hagerty
2. 09/30/90 "THE PRETTIEST WEEK OF MY LIFE"
Adam Resnick, Chris Elliott / David Mirkin
Chris enrolls at the Handsome Boy modeling school, and becomes a male
model named Sparkles. Unfortunately his career is shattered when asked
to pose topless, but Chris goes on to fulfill his dream of appearing in
a runway show at a department store. [music: Pretty Woman]
Ted Bains ......... Brian Doyle Murray
Sapphire .......... Tuc Watkins
Photographer ...... Duke Moosekian
Stage Manager ..... Willie Leong
3. 10/07/90 "DADICUS"
Marjorie Gross / Tony Dow
In an effort to preserve his status among the paperboys, Chris persuades
Fred to compete in the annual father & son paperboy tournament. It seems
that things have changed quite a bit since their old days of sack races
and egg-carrying however. [music: Star Trek TOS fight theme]
Dr. Kramer ........ Earl Boen
Fletcher .......... James Hampton
Otto .............. David Tom
Rick .............. Clint Carmichael
Guy Henry ......... Paul Coufos
Eddie ............. Wesley Jonathan
Billy ............. Bo Sharon
4. 10/14/90 "A FAMILY AFFAIR"
Ian Gurvitz / Dwayne Hickman
Chris falls in love with Sharon's sister younger sister Charleene,
who has just broken up with her boyfriend. They have a brief but
torrid affair. [music: How Deep is Your Love]
Charleene ......... Blair Tefkin
Morgan ............ Tommy Hinkley
Ted ............... Larry Cedar
Betty ............. Deborah Benson
Usher ............. Timothy Davis-Reed
5. 10/21/90 "PILE OF DEATH"
Chris Elliott, Adam Resnick / Peter Baldwin
When his beloved childhood playground is condemned by the city,
Chris decides to raise money to save it by setting a world record
for having stuff piled on top of him. [music: That's What I Want]
Himself ........... Jack Jones
Mr. Pipp .......... Clive Revill
Dr. Kramer ........ Earl Boen
Spectator ......... Cathy Cahn
Ben Spangler ...... Hal Landon, Jr.
Billy ............. Bo Sharon
Eddie ............. Wesley Jonathan
Danny ............. Benjamin Diskin
6. 11/04/90 "PAPERBOY 2000" (90305)
Adam Markowitz, Bill Freiberger / Peter Baldwin
Chris and the other paperboys are fired and replaced by the new totally
automated Paperboy-2000. When the machine runs amok, Chris has to come
to the rescue. [Note: this episode was also known as "Chris Peterson
is a Steel Drivin' Man"; End: Chris is killed by the Paperboy 2000]
Dr. Kramer ........ Earl Boen
Mr. Martin ........ Graham Jarvis
Ben Spangler ...... Hal Landon, Jr.
Mrs. Wilson ....... Mink Stole
Mrs. Trogden ...... Marion Dugan
Eddie ............. Wesley Jonathan
Billy ............. Bo Sharon
7. 11/11/90 "DRIVERS LICENSE"
David Mirkin / David Mirkin
Chris falls in love with a new waitress, but she won't go out with him
unless he picks her up in a car. Unfortunately Chris does not have a
license. After flunking the driving test, he steals Fred's car to go
on the date and winds up in a high-speed chase with the police.
Jane .............. Anastasia Barzee
Officer Hickox .... Don Sparks
Officer Gordon .... Michael Leopard
Billy ............. Bo Sharon
Eddie ............. Wesley Jonathan
8. 11/18/90 "THE SITTING"
Miguel Furman, Marjorie Cross, Adam Resnick / David Steinberg
Chris gets a job as a housesitter for a woman along his
paper route, but the house turns out to be haunted.
Mrs. Cowan ........ Dorothy Patterson
Stacy ............. Katherine Kamhi
Pizza Guy ......... Keith Anthony
Burglar ........... David Permenter
Demon Dog Louie ... Lulu
9. 12/02/90 "BORED STRAIGHT"
Marjorie Gross / David Mirkin
After accidentally straying into the bad side of town and
being taunted by a street gang, Chris decides tries to try
and rehabilitate the young ruffians.
Biff .............. Kirk Geiger
Snake ............. David Kriegel
Natalie ........... Melissa Baum
10. 12/16/90 "ZOO ANIMALS ON WHEELS"
Adam Resnick / Peter Baldwin
Much to Sharon's horror, Chris auditions for her local theater group
and is cast as the male-lead in their latest musical production.
[Note: the end credits feature Chris dancing to "Alley Cat"]
Hastings .......... Craig Richard Nelson
Jason ............. Martin Grey
Hyena #1 .......... David Martel Bryant
Hyena #2 .......... Lloyd Tee Williams
Seal .............. Debi Derryberry
Giraffe ........... Robert Yacko
Police Chief/Lion . Ken J. Letner
11. 01/06/91 "ROOTS"
Adam Markowitz, Bill Freiberger / Dwayne Hickman
While searching through a box in the attic, Chris finds an old receipt
and a photo of himself as a baby with an Amish couple. Chris realizes
he must have been adopted and his real name is "Emmett". He then leaves
on a quest to find his real parents. Fred and Gladys must find him.
Jedidiah .......... Steven Gilborn
Marta ............. Elsa Raven
12. 02/03/91 "THE COUNTERFEIT WATCH STORY" (90312)
Adam Resnick / David Mirkin
Chris saves up to buy a $100 Chrono-Sync 2000 underwater watch, but it
falls apart the very first time in the shower. He then becomes part of
a sting operation in an attempt to catch the crooks who are responsible.
[end: Chris gets shot in the head by a cop]
Richardson ........ Kevin Scannell
Tom ............... Richard Foronjy
Vic ............... Duke Moosekian
Salesman .......... Bradley Mott
Owens ............. Charles Walker
13. 02/10/91 "CHRIS VS. DONALD"
Adam Resnick / Dwayne Hickman
The Peterson's have their annual family reunion, but Chris dreads the
appearance of Donald, his more-successful arch rival in the family.
Cousin Donald ..... Jacke Earle Haley
Uncle Sid ......... Bill Cort
Uncle Milt ........ James Keane
Uncle Brad ........ David Wiley
Aunt Molly ........ Pat Crawford Brown
Aunt Tilly ........ Bibi Osterwald
Aunt Kathy ........ Marte Boyle Slout
14. 02/24/91 "CHRIS WINS A CELEBRITY"
Adam Resnick / Dean Parisot
Chris enters a contest and wins a dream weekend living with his
favorite TV talk show host Sandy Connors. [music: Afternoon Delight]
Sandy ............. Martin Mull
15. 03/10/91 "HOUSEBOY 2000"
Marjorie Gross / Peter Baldwin
When Chris burns down Sharon's kitchen, he agrees to act as her
servant to pay for the damage. She then proceeds to break his
will and turn Chris into her willing slave. Larry must try and
deprogram him. [music: Master and Servant]
Mr. Hampton ....... Chuck Sloan
Betty ............. Deborah Benson
Woman ............. Jill Womack
16. 03/24/91 "MARRIED"
David Mirkin / David Mirkin
Chris falls in love with his soul-mate: leggy supermodel Nicolette
Preston. They have a whirlwind romance, marriage, and divorce all
in one day. [end: Chris is killed when one of those giant
boulders falls on him]
Nicolette ......... Deborah Shelton
Patti ............. Lee Garlington
Dr. Rand .......... Julie K. Payne
Justice of the Peace .. Lewis Arquette
17. 03/31/91 "CAMPING 2000"
Steve Pepoon / Dean Parisot
It's time for Fred's regular solo camping trip, but Chris and Larry
manage to convince Fred to let them go along. Once Fred manages to
lose them in the woods, Chris and Larry eat wild berries which cause
them to believe Fred is a homicidal maniac out for blood.
Beautiful Woman ... Theresa Ring
18. 04/07/91 "THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER SHOW" {7.2/12}
Adam Resnick / David Mirkin
Chris idolizes construction workers, and his dream comes true when Fred
hires three of them to extend the kitchen. Chris will do anything to be
accepted by them, but his loyalties are tested when they try to rip-off
his father. Chris is forced to engage in a dreaded tool-belt fight.
[Note: this episode aired Sunday, at 8:30pm]
Dick .............. Ritch Brinkley
Ray ............... Mickey Jones
Don ............... Peter Spellos
Priest ............ David Doty
19. 04/21/91 "THE BIG CITY"
Marjorie Gross / Peter Baldwin
Chris decides to finally visit the big city, but upon arriving somebody
slips him a mickey and his wallet is missing. When a newspaper reporter
hears the story, her article dubs Chris "Walletboy" and he becomes the
darling of the city. Everything crumbles when it is discovered that he
actually just left the wallet at home. [end: Chris dies and
turns into a skeleton while waiting for the City to forgive him;
end credits feature Chris the skeleton being given a parade]
May Evans ......... Anastasia Barzee
Officer O'Meara ... Gerry Gibson
J.D. Windell ...... John T. Olson
Room Service Guy .. Robin Michael Cahall
Lady of the Night . D.F. Horner
Mayor ............. Art Kassul
Shell Guy ......... Eric Kohner
Fedora Guy ........ Adam Stone
20. 04/28/91 "NEPTUNE 2000"
Steve Pepoon / David Mirkin
The $19.99 submarine Chris ordered 20 years earlier finally arrives,
but he has to persuade Fred to help him build it. They then become
trapped underwater while taking the new sub for a test ride in the
shower. [end: Chris dies an old man, waiting for a refund to show up]
Young Chris ....... Brandon Crane
21. 05/12/91 "CHRIS AND LARRY SWITCH LIVES"
Edd Hall / David Mirkin
Chris activates a curse when he removes an arrowhead from an indian
burial ground. The punishment: he must live his worst nightmare and
trade lives with Larry.
Jackie ............ Beth Broderick
Bobby ............. Brady Bluhm
Amy ............... Taylor Fry
22. 05/19/91 "PSYCHIC 2000"
David Mirkin / David Mirkin
Chris chokes to death while eating his morning cereal, he then comes
back to life with the ability to see "flashbacks" from the future.
He has a vision of Sharon being murdered, but nobody believes him.
[end: Sharon strangles Chris to death]
Ted ............... Larry Cedar
Betty ............. Deborah Benson
Abe Lincoln ....... Robert V. Barron
Guy ............... Gary Bolen
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** SECOND SEASON - 13 episodes (1991-92) **
Regular cast:
Chris Peterson ................... Chris Elliott
Gus Borden ....................... Brian Doyle-Murray
Sharon Potter .................... Robin Riker
Gladys Peterson .................. Elinor Donahue
Fred Peterson .................... Bob Elliott
Production staff:
Producer ......................... David Latt
Chris Elliott
Adam Resnick
Steve Pepoon
Jace Richdale
Executive Producer ............... David Mirkin
23. 11/09/91 "CHRIS MOVES OUT" (201)
David Mirkin, Adam Resnick / David Mirkin
Much to his parents amazement (and joy), Chris finally leaves home
and rents a room with a "garage motif" from gruff ex-cop Gus Borden.
[music: Georgy Girl; the end credits feature Gus sharpening his
axe in the garage, while Chris sleeps in the background]
24. 11/16/91 "LARRY ON THE LOOSE" (202)
Bob Odenkirk / David Mirkin
Following a talk from Chris, Larry decides to leave Sharon and run
away from home. Chris and Gus search the town for him, but after
seeing Chris again Larry is gone for good. [Note: the end credits
feature Chris playing in a tennis match]
Larry ............. Sam Robards
Wino .............. Anthony Mangano
Morgue Attendant .. Larry Randolph
Businessman ....... David Mirkin *
25. 11/23/91 "MEAT LOCKER 2000" (203)
Jace Richdale / David Mirkin
When Chris chases off Sharon's new boyfriend, she must use him to take
her former beau's place at a dinner party. Chris and Sharon get trapped
in her walk-in living room meat locker, and are forced to "share warmth".
Chris tells Sharon that while he has considered her an evil, castrating,
she-creature from hell, he also always found her to be quite shapely.
[Note: the end credits feature clips of Sharon beating up Chris]
Dr. Glen Morris ... Drew Pillsbury
Janet ............. Marti Muller
Tammy ............. Louan Gideon
Bill .............. Michael Halpin
26. 11/30/91 "HEALTH INSPECTOR 2000" (204) {3.1/5}
Steve Pepoon / Dean Parisot
Chris joins the glamorous world of food inspecting but he is sickened by
what he finds, until the $5 bribes start coming in. When his conscience
catches up with him, Chris agrees to testify before a special committee.
[music: "Money"; end: Chris has a hole shot through his stomach;
the end credits feature Chris singing in his front yard, with a
cat strapped to his face; episode aired Saturday, at 9:30pm]
Rob ............... Thom Sharp
Senator ........... Warren Frost
Mysterious Voice .. Nick Toth
Cook .............. Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter
Ernie ............. Charles Bazaldua
27. 12/07/91 "CHRIS GETS HIS TONSILS OUT" (205) {4.0/7}
Andrew Gordon, Eileen Conn / David Mirkin
Chris goes to the doctor after having a sore throat, and is terrified
when told he needs a tonsillectomy. With his voice gone after the
operation, Sharon torments Chris. His voice returns just in time for
Chris to drop dead as one of the .001% who die from tonsillectomies.
Dr. Garrett ....... Earl Boen
Amy Potter ........ Taylor Fry
28. 12/14/91 "PRISONER OF LOVE" (206) {3.4/6}
Charlie Kaufman / David Mirkin
When his pen-pal Irma Jane Cooley is released from jail, Chris falls
in love and convinces her to move in. Unfortunately Irma starts
rebuilding her criminal empire, and Chris becomes her hostage when
the police raid the place. [end: Chris dies after Gus accidentally
shoots him about five times; news report at says: "Today's tense
hostage situation thankfully resulted in only one death, 58-year
old moron paperboy Chris Peterson"; the end credits feature Chris
pleading out the window to the police that he is a real hostage]
Irma .............. Nora Dunn
Policeman #1 ...... Don Sparks
Policeman #2 ...... John Putch
29. 12/21/91 "CHRIS THE ESCORT" (207) {4.3/8}
Adam Resnick / John Fortenberry
Chris goes to work at an escort service and becomes the kept man of
an older woman, at least until her husband returns from the hospital.
[Note: this episode has a "Benny Hill" chase scene ending; the end
credits feature footage from a riot at a european soccer match]
Margaret Gardner .. Dena Dietrich
Henry Gardner ..... Ralph Manza
Mark .............. Paul Feig
Woman Interviewer . Twink Caplan
Nancy ............. Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst
Older Woman ....... Laurel Lockhart
30. 01/12/92 "GIRLFRIEND 2000" (208) {6.1/10}
David Mirkin / David Mirkin
After being hit by her car, Chris becomes madly obsessed with a woman
scientist named Tricia Paddington. He decides to start stalking her
until she goes out with him. Meanwhile, another woman stalks Chris.
[music: "Obsesion"; end: Chris is stabbed to death by his
stalker; the end credits feature Chris laying in the street
being run over; this episode aired Sunday, at 10:00pm]
Tricia ............ Emma Samms
Evelyn ............ Amy Yasbeck
Russell ........... Sandy Helberg
Herbert ........... Nicholas Shaffer
31. 01/19/92 "CHRIS' BRAIN" (209) {6.5/10}
Steve Pepoon / John Fortenberry
The neighborhood is overrun by toxic waste, but Chris and Gus refuse
to leave the house. After almost dying, they wake up to discover Chris
has become a genius and Gus has an aptitude for origami. Chris decides
the best use for his new abilities is to win every spelling bee.
[Note: the extended version of the title for this episode
is: "Chris' Brain Starts Working"; music: Strange Brew]
World Judge ....... Matthew Faison
Nax ............... Mitch Pileggi
Brian ............. Tim Farrell
Judge ............. Art Kassul
Ivanovich ......... George Roth
32. 02/02/92 "BAD FISH" (210) {4.5/7}
Bob Odenkirk / David Mirkin
Chris decides to throw a party, and gets a wheelbarrow of shellfish
as the main course. Nobody but Sharon shows up, and the fish turns
out to be spoiled. It causes anyone who eats it to have temporary
amnesia. Chris convinces them that they enjoy everything he does,
such as dancing to "Alley Cat" all night long.
[end: Sharon and Gus rip Chris' head off and kick it around the
yard; the end credits feature more of Gus and Sharon's kicking]
33. 02/09/92 "SPEWEY AND ME" (211) {5.0/7}
Jace Richdale / David Mirkin
SPEWEY the alien (Special Person Entering the World, Egg Yolks), crashes
into the back yard. Chris wants to protect him from the evil G-Men, but
Gus sees the being bringing big bucks, perhaps from Michael Jackson's zoo.
In the end, the alien turns out to be delicious (and self-saucing).
Spewy ............. Arturo Gil
Voice of Spewey ... Frank Welker
Amy ............... Taylor Fry
Brooks ............ Dave Florek
Mason ............. Michael Frances Clarke
Pebo Griffin ...... Rick Fitts
34. 03/01/92 "1977 2000" (212) {5.8/9}
Charlie Kaufman / David Mirkin
Chris makes a time travel drink to go back in time, in an attempt to
prevent Gus from being thrown off the police force for taking a leak
on his captain. Unfortunately the alternatives turn out to be worse.
[end: Chris explodes after drinking the wrong potion; the end
credits feature a shot of the burning remains of Chris' body]
Kevin ............. Ron K. James
Young Chris ....... Bo Sharon
Captain Block ..... Art Kassul
35. 03/08/92 "CLIP SHOW" (213) {6.2/10}
David Mirkin / David Mirkin
Chris takes his first plane ride, but he falls out of the airliner when
he thinks "EXIT" is a door to the rest room. Chris then precedes to
recall situations (episodes) from his past in flashbacks. "The End?"
Clips from the following episodes are used: 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14,
19, 18, 20, 33. Next is a montage sequence of Chris getting injured.
[end: Chris is blown up after landing on a bed of plastic explosives]
Stewardess ........ Theresa Ring
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APPENDIX I - TITLE LISTING (broadcast order)
First Season:
1. 09/23/90 TERROR ON THE HELL LOOP 2000
2. 09/30/90 THE PRETTIEST WEEK OF MY LIFE
3. 10/07/90 DADICUS
4. 10/14/90 A FAMILY AFFAIR
5. 10/21/90 PILE OF DEATH
6. 11/04/90 PAPERBOY 2000
7. 11/11/90 DRIVERS LICENSE
8. 11/18/90 THE SITTING
9. 12/02/90 BORED STRAIGHT
10. 12/16/90 ZOO ANIMALS ON WHEELS
11. 01/06/91 ROOTS
12. 02/03/91 THE COUNTERFEIT WATCH STORY
13. 02/10/91 CHRIS VS. DONALD
14. 02/24/91 CHRIS WINS A CELEBRITY
15. 03/10/91 HOUSEBOY 2000
16. 03/24/91 MARRIED
17. 03/31/91 CAMPING 2000
18. 04/07/91 THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER SHOW
19. 04/21/91 THE BIG CITY
20. 04/28/91 NEPTUNE 2000
21. 05/12/91 CHRIS AND LARRY SWITCH LIVES
22. 05/19/91 PSYCHIC 2000
Second Season:
23. 11/09/91 CHRIS MOVES OUT
24. 11/16/91 LARRY ON THE LOOSE
25. 11/23/91 MEAT LOCKER 2000
26. 11/30/91 HEALTH INSPECTOR 2000
27. 12/07/91 CHRIS GETS HIS TONSILS OUT
28. 12/14/91 PRISONER OF LOVE
29. 12/21/91 CHRIS THE ESCORT
30. 01/12/92 GIRLFRIEND 2000
31. 01/19/92 CHRIS' BRAIN
32. 02/02/92 BAD FISH
33. 02/09/92 SPEWEY AND ME
34. 03/01/92 1977 2000
35. 03/08/92 CLIP SHOW
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APPENDIX II - TITLE LISTING (alphabetical order)
34. 03/01/92 1977 2000
32. 02/02/92 BAD FISH
19. 04/21/91 THE BIG CITY
9. 12/02/90 BORED STRAIGHT
17. 03/31/91 CAMPING 2000
21. 05/12/91 CHRIS AND LARRY SWITCH LIVES
27. 12/07/91 CHRIS GETS HIS TONSILS OUT
23. 11/09/91 CHRIS MOVES OUT
29. 12/21/91 CHRIS THE ESCORT
13. 02/10/91 CHRIS VS. DONALD
14. 02/24/91 CHRIS WINS A CELEBRITY
31. 01/19/92 CHRIS' BRAIN
35. 03/08/92 CLIP SHOW
18. 04/07/91 THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER SHOW
12. 02/03/91 THE COUNTERFEIT WATCH STORY
3. 10/07/90 DADICUS
7. 11/11/90 DRIVERS LICENSE
4. 10/14/90 A FAMILY AFFAIR
30. 01/12/92 GIRLFRIEND 2000
26. 11/30/91 HEALTH INSPECTOR 2000
15. 03/10/91 HOUSEBOY 2000
24. 11/16/91 LARRY ON THE LOOSE
16. 03/24/91 MARRIED
25. 11/23/91 MEAT LOCKER 2000
20. 04/28/91 NEPTUNE 2000
6. 11/04/90 PAPERBOY 2000
2. 09/30/90 THE PRETTIEST WEEK OF MY LIFE
5. 10/21/90 PILE OF DEATH
28. 12/14/91 PRISONER OF LOVE
22. 05/19/91 PSYCHIC 2000
11. 01/06/91 ROOTS
8. 11/18/90 THE SITTING
33. 02/09/92 SPEWEY AND ME
1. 09/23/90 TERROR ON THE HELL LOOP 2000
10. 12/16/90 ZOO ANIMALS ON WHEELS
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APPENDIX III - CAST LISTING
Anderson-Gunter, Jeffrey Cook 26.
Anthony, Keith Pizza Guy 8.
Arquette, Lewis Justice of the Peace 16.
Barron, Robert V. Abe Lincoln 22.
Barzee, Anastasia Jane 7.
May Evans 19.
Baum, Melissa Natalie 9.
Bazaldua, Charles Ernie 26.
Benjamin, Zachary Bobby Potter (season 1)
Benson, Deborah Betty 4, 15, 22
Bluhm, Brady Bobby 21.
Boen, Earl Dr. Kramer 3, 5, 6
Dr. Garrett 27.
Bolen, Gary Guy 22.
Brinkley, Ritch Dick 18.
Broderick, Beth Jackie 21.
Brown, Julie Connie Bristol 1.
Bryant, David Martel Hyena #1 10.
Cahn, Cathy Spectator 5.
Caplan, Twink Woman Interviewer 29.
Carmichel, Clint Rick 3.
Cedar, Larry Ted 4, 22
Clarke, Michael Frances Mason 33.
Cort, Bill Uncle Sid 13.
Coufos, Paul Guy Henry 3.
Crane, Brandon Young Chris 20.
Crawford Brown, Pat Aunt Molly 13.
Davis-Reed, Timothy Usher 4.
Derryberry, Debi Seal 10.
Dietrich, Dena Margaret Gardner 29.
Diskin, Benjamin Danny 5.
Donahue, Elinor Gladys Peterson *
Doty, David Priest 18.
Doyle-Murray, Brian Ted Bains 2.
Gus Borden 23-35
Dugan, Marion Mrs. Trogden 6.
Dunn, Nora Irma 28.
Earle Haley, Jacke Cousin Donald 13.
Elliott, Bob Fred Peterson *
Elliott, Chris Chris Peterson *
Faison, Matthew World Judge 31.
Farrell, Tim Brian 31.
Feig, Paul Mark 29.
Fitts, Rick Pebo Griffin 33.
Florek, Dave Brooks 33.
Foronjy, Richard Tom 12.
Frost, Warren Senator 26.
Fry, Taylor Amy Potter (season 1)
Amy 21, 27, 33
Garlington, Lee Angelica 1.
Patti 16.
Geiger, Kirk Biff 9.
Gibson, Gerry Officer O'Meara 19.
Gideon, Louan Tammy 25.
Gil, Arturo Spewy 33.
Gilborn, Steven Jedidiah 11.
Grey, Martin Jason 10.
Hagerty, Michael G. Engineer 1.
Halpin, Michael Bill 25.
Hampton, James Fletcher 3.
Helberg, Sandy Russell 30.
Hinkley, Tommy Morgan 4.
Horner, D.F. Lady of the Night 19.
James, Ron K. Kevin 34.
Jarvis, Graham Mr. Simon 1.
Mr. Martin 6.
Jonathan, Wesley Eddie 3, 5-7
Jones, Jack Himself 5.
Jones, Mickey Ray 18.
Kamhi, Katherine Stacy 8.
Kassul, Art Mayor 19.
Judge 31.
Captain Block 34.
Keane, James Uncle Milt 13.
Kohner, Eric Shell Guy 19.
Kriegel, David Snake 9.
Landon, Hal Ben Spangler 5-6
Leong, Willie Stage Manager 2.
Leopard, Michael Officer Gordon 7.
Lockhart, Laurel Older Woman 29.
Lulu Demon Dog Louie 8.
Mangano, Anthony Wino 24.
Manza, Ralph Henry Gardner 29.
Michael Cahall, Robin Room Service Guy 19.
*Mirkin, David Businessman 24.
Moosekian, Duke Photographer 2.
Vic 12.
Mott, Bradley Salesman 12.
Mull, Martin Sandy 14.
Muller, Marti Janet 25.
Olson, John T. J.D. Windell 19.
Osterwald, Bibi Aunt Tilly 13.
Parkhurst, Heather Elizabeth Nancy 29.
Patterson, Dorothy Mrs. Cowan 8.
Payne, Julie K. Dr. Rand 16.
Permenter, David Burglar 8.
Pileggi, Mitch Nax 31.
Pillsbury, Drew Dr. Glen Morris 25.
Putch, John Policeman #2 28.
Randolph, Larry Morgue Attendant 24.
Raven, Elsa Marta 11.
Revill, Clive Mr. Pipp 5.
Richard Nelson, Craig Hastings 10.
Riker, Robin Sharon Potter *
Ring, Theresa Beautiful Woman 17.
Stewardess 35.
Robards, Sam Larry Potter (season 1)
Larry 24.
Roth, George Ivanovich 31.
Samms, Emma Tricia 30.
Scannell, Kevin Richardson 12.
Shaffer, Nicholas Herbert 30.
Sharon, Bo Billy 3, 5-7
Young Chris 34.
Sharp, Thom Rob 26.
Shelton, Deborah Nicolette 16.
Sloan, Chuck Mr. Hampton 15.
Slout, Marte Boyle Aunt Kathy 13.
Sparks, Don Officer Hickox 7.
Policeman #1 28.
Spellos, Peter Don 18.
Stole, Mink Mrs. Wilson 6.
Stone, Adam Fedora Guy 19.
Tefkin, Blair Charleene 4.
Tom, David Otto 3.
Toth, Nick Mysterious Voice 26.
Walker, Charles Owens 12.
Walter, Tracy Ride Operator 1.
Watkins, Tuc Sapphire 2.
Welker, Frank Voice of Spewey 33.
Wiley, David Uncle Brad 13.
Williams, Lloyd Tee Hyena #2 10.
Womack, Jill Woman 15.
Yacko, Robert Giraffe 10.
Yasbeck, Amy Evelyn 30.
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APPENDIX IV - WRITING CREDITS
Eileen Conn 27*
Chris Elliott 1*, 2*, 5*
Bill Freiberger 6*, 11
Miguel Furman 8*
Andrew Gordon 27*
Marjorie Gross 3, 8*, 9, 15, 19
Ian Gurvitz 4.
Edd Hall 21.
Charlie Kaufman 28, 34
Adam Markowitz 6*, 11*
David Mirkin 1*, 7, 16, 22, 23*, 30, 35
Bob Odenkirk 24, 32
Steve Pepoon 17, 20, 26, 31
Adam Resnick 1*, 2*, 5*, 8*, 10, 12,
13, 14, 18, 23*, 29
Jace Richdale 25, 33
[ * = shared writing credit ]
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APPENDIX V - DIRECTING CREDITS
David Mirkin 1-2, 7, 9, 12, 16, 18,
20-25, 27-28, 30, 32-35
Peter Baldwin 5-6, 10, 15, 19
Tony Dow 3.
John Fortenberry 29, 31
Dwayne Hickman 4, 11, 13
Dean Parisot 14, 17, 26
David Steinberg 8.
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APPENDIX VI - ZOO ANIMALS ON WHEELS
Here is a complete transcript for the stage act in episode #10:
[announcer]
Since the beginning of time, zoo animals have sat patiently
in their cages while we humans stared, pointed, and threw
candy at them.
But oh what a magical day it would be if these confined
beasts could leap from their cages, free to sing,
free to frolic, free to... ROLLER SKATE!
[giraffe]
I'm a giraffe. I'm a giraffe. I'm a giraffe.
I have a long neck. I have a long neck.
'Cause i'm a giraffe. I'm a giraffe.
[seal]
I'm cranky old seal and I live upon the ice,
but if you throw me a fish i'll act very nice.
[wildebeest]
I'm the lonely wildebeest...
Proud yet frail from my nose to my tail.
But here's the good news,
i've got wheels - on my shoes,
and with some music to guide me... I know I can dance.
Everybody... Come on!
<cast enters>
And that's the opening print.
<NEW SCENE>
[wildebeest]
Don't be sad, wise old gelicol hippo.
I know you're dying of thirst and this village has no water.
But hey, I know the one thing that will make you happy.
What's the one thing all zoo animals love when they're sad?
[everyone]
A LIGHT SHOW!!
[wildebeest]
That's right.
A light show with disco music.
Everyone dance!
<NEW SCENE>
[wildebeest]
Living in a zoo can be very sad...
People stare at you and make you mad.
Oh how I wonder what they would do,
if animals stared at them like they were in a zoo...
[chorus]
How would you like it, when we stare at you?
It doesn't it feel good, now isn't that true.
How would you like it, when we stare at you?
It doesn't it feel good, now isn't that true.
<NEW SCENE>
[wildebeest]
Out of my way you meddling guardsman,
for I have a date with her royal highness Lady Stripes.
[hyenas]
You? A poor homely wildebeest have a date with Lady Stripes?
That is so funny a thought, I think we shall laugh now!
<they laugh>
[lady stripes]
Silence!
Silence you wretched hyenas!
[wildebeest]
Oh, my. Suddenly we're very quiet, aren't we?
[lady stripes]
From this day forward, no one shall mock the <fat> kindly wildebeest.
(chris: I don't remember the word fat being in the script)
[lady stripes]
Be gone servants!
For you have just insulted my future prince.
[wildebeest]
Oh, your highness!
I am at a loss for words.
I guess the only thing left for us to do is kiss each other.
(sharon: oh, god!)
<music>
<they kiss>
(chris: I bet the old man never gave you one like that, huh?)
[wildebeest]
And now,
we shall rule the animal kingdom together as man and wife.
And here is our first proclamation...
<trumpets>
No more zoo, no more cages.
Only roller skates, disco music, and an occasional light show.
So zoo animals rejoice, for we are all free!
<theme music>
<cast enters>
[chorus]
We're zoo animals on wheels,
that's what we are.
We're zoo animals on wheels,
we're proud we've come so far.
We're finally free to sing and skate,
upon the street and on the lake.
We're zoo animals on wheels...
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APPENDIX VII - NOTES
Get A Life creators Chris Elliott and Adam Resnick were both former
writers for Late Night With David Letterman, before leaving to
start the new series. David Mirkin formerly wrote and produced
for Newhart. Steve Pepoon was on the ALF writing staff.
The show is set in the town of Greenville.
Gus Borden's house is at 1804 York Lane.
Larry and Sharon live at 1343 Meadowbrook Lane.
Bob Elliott (best known from "Bob and Ray") is Chris' real father.
GAL broadcast history:
Sunday 8:30pm 09/90 to 08/91
Saturday 9:30pm 11/91 to 12/91
Sunday 10:00pm 12/91 to 04/92
Chris' favorite song is "Alley Cat".
He dances to it in the following episodes:
Zoo Animals on Wheels (10)
Chris the Escort (29)
Bad Fish (32)
Running gag on the show: Chris Peterson gets killed.
He dies at the end of about 11 episodes:
Killed by Paperboy 2000 (6)
Crushed by giant boulder (16)
Turns into skeleton (19)
Dies as an old man (20)
Strangled by Sharon (22)
Dies from tonsillitis (27)
Shot multiple times (28)
Stabbed to death (30)
Head ripped off by Sharon and Gus (32)
Chris explodes (34)
Chris is blown up (35)
Notes on time travel, from "1977 2000".
The five known ways to travel back in time:
1. Running like a girl at the speed of light.
2. Nifty time machine, but a family of raccoons is living inside.
3. Use friend Steve's DeLorean, but the left blinker is out.
4. Time tunnel, don't have the bugs out yet (and they are *big* bugs!).
5. Time travel drink!
How to make Time Juice:
1. A few watches
2. A little sundial
3. Thyme
4. Cover of Time magazine
5. A couple of stones from Stone Henge
6. and a precious lock of Michael J. Fox's hair!
Chris Elliott -- Movie Star!
Here is a list of his many movie credits:
Manhunter (1986), FBI lab technician.
The Abyss (1989), "Bendix".
New York Stories (1989), robber.
Groundhog Day (1993), "Larry" the cameraman.
CB4 (1993), "A. White".
and, of course the great:
CABIN BOY (1994), "Nathanial Mayweather"
Chris Elliott did two half-hour cable specials for Cinemax.
Both of them are *very* funny, and are available on video.
Action Family (1986)
F.D.R. A One Man Show (1987)
ACTION FAMILY theme song:
When dad is at home, and we are together,
there's always a lot of love to spare.
But when he's at work, we hit stormy weather,
and danger and death are in the air.
Now mom does her best, and we can do better,
but kids will be kids - that's what we say.
'Cause when things get rough, love isn't the answer,
if crime is a cancer, lets blow it away!
Yes, call the Action... FAMILY!
You know what to do in a tight spot,
Action... FAMILY!
You laugh in the face of destruction.
Action Fam-i-ly!
Just before Get A Life, Chris was a co-star on the short-lived
NBC series "Nick & Hilary's" (1989). Chris' character was named
"Spin", a strange (but very hip) maitre'd. There were only three
episodes of this series aired.
After Get A Life, Robin Riker went on to star in another series
on Fox: "Shaky Ground" with Matt frewer, but unfortunately it
was canceled after only one season. Next she co-starred with
Ed Asner in the CBS comedy "Thunder Alley", about a woman and
her two children moving in with her father.
Brian Doyle-Murray also went on star in another Fox series,
"Bakersfield P.D.". After that he was part of the cast for
the short-lived CBS comedy "The George Wendt Show".
Fan letters for Chris Elliott can be sent to
the following address:
Chris Elliott
Elliottland Productions
10622 Kinnard Ave - A
Los Angeles, CA 90024-5963
GET A LIFE Internet resources:
Usenet newsgroup: alt.fan.chris-elliott
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b. original air date e. ratings share
c. production code
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