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{{Short description|1979 American children's television series}} |
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'''''Friends''''' is a short-lived kids-oriented drama that aired in the spring of 1979. The series, which was produced by [[Aaron Spelling]] and aired on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], starred [[Charlie Aiken]], [[Jill Whelan]], and [[Jarrod Johnson]] as three Southern Californian 11-year-olds. [[Karen Morrow]] also appeared. Only five one-hour episodes were produced before the series was cancelled. Of all three, Jill Whelan went on to more success, for soon after, she joined the cast of [{The Love Boat]] playing Vicki Stubing, the daughter of the ship's captain (played by Gavin McLeod). |
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| writer = [[AJ Carothers]]<br>Liz Coe<br>Michael Russnow<br>[[April Smith (writer)|April Smith]] |
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| director = Roger Duchowny<br>[[Glenn Jordan]]<br>[[Arnold Laven]]<br>[[James Sheldon]]<br>[[George Tyne]] |
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| starring = Charlie Aiken<br>Jarrod Johnson<br>[[Janet MacLachlan]]<br>[[Karen Morrow]]<br>[[Roger Robinson (actor)|Roger Robinson]]<br>[[Andy Romano]]<br>[[Jill Whelan]] |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| executive_producer = [[Aaron Spelling]]<br>[[Douglas S. Cramer]] |
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| producer = Cindy Dunne<br>Bo Kaprall<br>Bob Sand<br>[[Glenn Jordan]]<br>Cindy Levin |
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| runtime = 60 minutes |
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| num_episodes = 5 |
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| list_episodes = #Episodes |
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| company = [[Spelling Television|Aaron Spelling Productions]] |
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| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |
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| first_aired = {{Start date|1979|3|25}} |
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| last_aired = {{end date|1979|4|22}} |
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'''''Friends''''' is an American children-oriented [[comedy-drama|comedy-drama series]] that aired on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] from March 25 to April 22, 1979. The series, which was produced by [[Aaron Spelling]], starred Charlie Aiken, [[Jill Whelan]], [[Janet MacLachlan]], Jarrod Johnson, [[Karen Morrow]] and [[Roger Robinson (actor)|Roger Robinson]]. |
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Five one-hour episodes were produced before the series was cancelled. |
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==Overview== |
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A comedy-drama series as seen through the eyes of three 11-year-old children from different backgrounds with episodes focusing upon the trials and tribulations of adolescence, and involved subjects such as dating, family, school, growing pains and friendship. |
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==Cast== |
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*Charlie Aiken as Pete Richards |
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*Jarrod Johnson as Randy Summerfield |
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*[[Janet MacLachlan]] as Jane Summerfield |
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*[[Karen Morrow]] as Pamela Richards |
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*[[Roger Robinson (actor)|Roger Robinson]] as Warren Summerfield |
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*[[Andy Romano]] as Frank Richards |
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*[[Jill Whelan]] as Nancy Wilks |
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==Episodes== |
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{{Episode list |
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| EpisodeNumber = 1 |
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| Title = Going Out |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1979|3|25}} |
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{{Episode list |
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| EpisodeNumber = 2 |
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| Title = Pilot |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1979|4|1}} |
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{{Episode list |
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| EpisodeNumber = 3 |
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| Title = Grandfather Arrives |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1979|4|8}} |
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{{Episode list |
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| EpisodeNumber = 4 |
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| Title = Pressure |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1979|4|15}} |
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{{Episode list |
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| EpisodeNumber = 5 |
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| Title = A Case of Bad Timing |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1979|4|22}} |
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==References== |
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*Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle. ''The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows |
*Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle. ''[[The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present]]''. Eight Edition. New York: Ballantine, 2003. |
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==External links== |
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*{{IMDb title|0078615|Friends}} |
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{{Aaron Spelling}} |
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Latest revision as of 17:16, 11 December 2024
| Friends | |
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| Written by | AJ Carothers Liz Coe Michael Russnow April Smith |
| Directed by | Roger Duchowny Glenn Jordan Arnold Laven James Sheldon George Tyne |
| Starring | Charlie Aiken Jarrod Johnson Janet MacLachlan Karen Morrow Roger Robinson Andy Romano Jill Whelan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Aaron Spelling Douglas S. Cramer |
| Producers | Cindy Dunne Bo Kaprall Bob Sand Glenn Jordan Cindy Levin |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Aaron Spelling Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | March 25 – April 22, 1979 |
Friends is an American children-oriented comedy-drama series that aired on ABC from March 25 to April 22, 1979. The series, which was produced by Aaron Spelling, starred Charlie Aiken, Jill Whelan, Janet MacLachlan, Jarrod Johnson, Karen Morrow and Roger Robinson.
Five one-hour episodes were produced before the series was cancelled.
Overview
[edit]A comedy-drama series as seen through the eyes of three 11-year-old children from different backgrounds with episodes focusing upon the trials and tribulations of adolescence, and involved subjects such as dating, family, school, growing pains and friendship.
Cast
[edit]- Charlie Aiken as Pete Richards
- Jarrod Johnson as Randy Summerfield
- Janet MacLachlan as Jane Summerfield
- Karen Morrow as Pamela Richards
- Roger Robinson as Warren Summerfield
- Andy Romano as Frank Richards
- Jill Whelan as Nancy Wilks
Episodes
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (August 2018) |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Going Out" | March 25, 1979 |
| 2 | "Pilot" | April 1, 1979 |
| 3 | "Grandfather Arrives" | April 8, 1979 |
| 4 | "Pressure" | April 15, 1979 |
| 5 | "A Case of Bad Timing" | April 22, 1979 |
References
[edit]- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Eight Edition. New York: Ballantine, 2003.
External links
[edit]
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- 1970s American comedy-drama television series
- 1970s American children's comedy television series
- 1979 American television series debuts
- 1979 American television series endings
- Television series about children
- Television series about families
- Television series by Spelling Television
- Television series by CBS Studios
- American Broadcasting Company comedy-dramas
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