[1.01] "Pilot" {refrigerator}
Air dates: Sep 2, 1990; Sep 6, 1990 (Thu)
Written by: Lon Diamond & Clyde Phillips
Director: Thom Eberhardt
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB
Also Starring: Mary Ellen Trainor
Sherman Howard
Milla Jovovich [Robin Fecknowitz]
Abraham Benrubi [Larry Kubiac]
Taj Johnson [Frank Lemmer]
Clyde Kusatsu as "Mr. Loopman"
Featuring: Scott Thomson Mr. Kornstein
Lisa Canning Andrea Russell
Zachary Bostrom Bobby [Kubiac, Larry's
younger brother]
Christopher Faulk Grad school genius
Evelina Fernandez Registrar
Synopsis:
When Parker kisses Mikey's heartthrob, the pals' relationship is
strained, until both are threatened by monstrous Kubiac.
[1.02] "Operation Kubiac" {attic}
Air Dates: Sep 9, 1990; Dec 30, 1990; Jun 16, 1991
Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond
Director: Andy Tennant
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, TJ, MC
Co-Starring: Patrick T. O'Brien Mr. Kubiac
Melanie MacQueen Mrs. Kubiac
Featuring: Stephen Burrell Scout #1
Jack Jozefson Scout #2
Steven Whiteford Reporter #1
Susan Angelo Reporter #2
Deborah Stern Teen Babe
Synopsis:
Highly recruited football star Kubiac counts on Parker to help him
pass the math test he needs to graduate after Lemmer points out his
lack of mathematical skill.
[1.03] "Power Play" {washing machine}
Air Dates: Sep 16, 1990; Nov 25, 1990
Written by: Alan Cross & Tom Spezialy
Director: Max Tash
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Kevin Wixted
Co-Starring: Julie Condra
Keith Williams
Vernon Weddle
Synopsis:
A new student (Kevin Wixted) launches an attack on Parker's
popularity, outmaneuvering his every move and drafting "best bud"
Jerry into his camp. Donna Sue Horton: Julie Condra.
[1.04] "Parker Lewis Must Lose" {medicine cabinet}
Air Dates: Sep 23, 1990; Nov 11, 1990
Written by: Tom Straw
Director: Randall Miller
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Kim Valentine
Featuring: Lawrence Spinak Conrad Fleck
Torri Whitehead Jamie
B.J. Barie Badge
Scott Egan Jock
Tiffanie Poston Cheerleader
Scott Jensen Man In Body Cast
Synopsis:
Parker Lewis can't lose the election for junior-class president, but
after seeing how sincere -- and pretty -- his opponent (Kim
Valentine) is, he wants to. Conrad Fleck: Lawrence Spinak.
[1.05] "Close, but No Guitar" {Parker's locker}
Air Dates: Sep 30, 1990; Dec 9, 1990; Apr 21, 1991
Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond
Director: Bryan Spicer
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC
Special Appearance by: Ziggy Marley
Special Appearance by: Kool Moe Dee
Co-Starring: Alla Korot Mary Lou
Mina Kolb Aunt Celia
Macka Foley Gym Coach
Rodney Allan Rippy Student
Robert Greenberg Teacher #1
Irina Cashen Little Girl
Synopsis:
Mikey strikes the wrong chord with Parker when he drops out and picks
up the guitar full time. Kool Moe Dee and Ziggy Marley have cameos.
Mary Lou: Alla Korot. Student: Rodney Allen Rippy.
Notes:
Prod. #161955
Walker #T22067-91-004
Final Draft: August 17, 1990; 4 revisions to 08/27/90
[1.06] "G.A.G. Dance" {television set}
Air Dates: Oct 7, 1990; Dec 23, 1990
Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond
Director: Lyndall Hobbs
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Robyn Lively
Co-Starring: Alla Korot
Penina Segall
Featuring: Lawrence Spinak Conrad Fleck
Laurie Plaxen Stacy
Caroline Gilshian Girl #1
Synopsis:
The annual "Girls Ask Guys Dance" at Santo Domingo High has Parker
all jazzed up to win the affections of the beauteous Tracy Lee
Summers (Robyn Lively).
[1.07] "Love's a Beast" {slide projector screen}
Air Dates: Oct 14, 1990; Jan 27, 1991
Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr
Director: Max Tash
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC
Guest Star: Keely Christian
Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge
Laurie Plaxen Stacy
Synopsis:
Mikey has a secret admirer nicknamed "Breathless," and Parker has the
wind knocked out of him when he realizes it's his sister Shelly.
Kristen: Keely Christian.
[1.08] "Saving Grace" {microwave}
Air Dates: Oct 21, 1990
Written by: Russell Marcus
Director: Bryan Spicer
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Guest Stars: Ron Canada Man #1
Wesley Mann Man #2
Gerrit Graham Dr. Pankow
Featuring: Monty Bane Cook
Robert Greenberg Loopman
Phyllis Flax Librarian
Tiffanie Poston Cheerleader
Synopsis:
Parker has to choose between the lesser of two evils when Musso is
ousted and her replacement (Gerrit Graham) turns out to be at least
twice as bad. Man No. 1: Ron Canada. Man No. 2: Wesley Mann.
Cheerleader: Tiffanie Poston.
[1.09] "Musso & Frank" {portrait photographer's camera}
Air Dates: Oct 28, 1990; Jan 6, 1991
Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond
Director: Max Tash
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC
Special Appearance by: David Faustino
Guest Star: Andrea Elson
Guest Stars: Paige French Audrey
Larry Spinak Conrad Fleck
B. J. Barie Badge/Hard Guy
Synopsis:
In exchange for Lemmer's tutoring of Jerry, Parker is resigned to
helping Lemmer find a date so he won't have to go out with Musso's
niece. David Faustino ("Married ... With Children") has a cameo.
Denise: Andrea Elson. Audrey: Paige French.
[1.10] "Deja Dudes" {front door peephole}
Air Dates: Nov 4, 1990; Jan 20, 1991; Jun 2, 1991
Written by: Tom Straw
Director: Bryan Spicer
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC
Guest Star: David Morin
Gary Grossman
Guest Starring: R. A. Mihailoff Bronc Adelson
Michele Buffone Tina
J. Frank Stewart George
Joel Swetow Rod
Synopsis:
Parker gains new respect for his old man when, at his dad's 20th
reunion, he discovers his father (Timothy Stack) once slimed
student-at-the-time Musso. Vic: David Morin. Gary: Gary Grossman.
Bronk Adelson: R. A. Milailoff. Tina: Michele Buffone.
Notes:
Prod. #161960
Walker #T22067-91-009
Rev. Final Draft: September 21, 1990; 2 revisions to 09/25/90 PM
[1.11] "Radio Free Flamingo" {car trunk}
Air Dates: Nov 15, 1990; Mar 17, 1991
Written by: David Caplan & Brian Lapan
Director: Jeff Melman
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Julie Condra
Featuring: Robert Greenberg Mr. Loopman
Synopsis:
The buds power up a long-hidden pirate radio station, which isn't
music to Musso's ears, and has Parker receiving static from a
neglected Donna Sue (Julie Condra). Mr. Loopman: Robert Greenberg.
[1.12] "Science Fair" {coat closet}
Air Dates: Nov 18, 1990; Mar 3, 1991
Written by: John Debellis
Director: Max Tash
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Guest Star: Gerrit Graham
Luke Edwards
Featuring: Jack Tice Judge
Kevin Krakower Sam
Synopsis:
The science fair is an experiment in terror for Jerry whose buds have
to invent a way to bolster his confidence for the district contest.
Young Jerry: Luke Edwards. Dr. Pankow: Gerrit Graham. Judge: Jack
Tice.
[1.13] "Teacher, Teacher" {yearbook photo camera}
Air Dates: Dec 2, 1990; Mar 31, 1991
Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond
Director: Bryan Spicer
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Penny Johnson
Co-Starring: Jamie Cardriche Luke MacDonald
John Horn Mr. Krantz
Featuring: Delana Michaels Mother #1
Parker Whitman Father #1
Lyndsey Fields Mother #2
Lee Anthony Father #2
Synopsis:
After Parker breaks the golden rule one too many times, his favorite
teacher (Penny Johnson) quits, and he's going to need more than an
apple to win her back.
[1.14] "Rent-A-Kube" {soft drink vending machine}
Air Dates: Dec 16, 1990; Apr 14, 1991; Oct 12, 1991 (Sat 9:30 PM)
Written by: Tom Straw
Director: Andy Tennant
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, MC
Special Appearance by: Ozzy Osbourne
Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge
Gary McGurk Officer Donovan
Featuring: Dani Lee Gina Lang
Paul Wiley Reverend Rafferty
Kymberleigh St. Peter Pretty Girl
Rodney Allan Rippy Rodney
Robert Cavanaugh Tim
Synopsis:
Parker hires Kubiac to help curb shoplifting at his parents' video
store, but "Robo-Kube" scares away the customers. Off. Donovan:
Gary McGurk. Badge: B. J. Barie.
[1.15] "Heather the Class" {Pictionary pad}
Air Dates: Jan 13, 1991; May 26, 1991
Written by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross
Director: Max Tash
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Michele Abrams Jamie
Co-Starring: Tiffany Brissette Annie Ricker
Malaika Merlene
Featuring: Macka Foley Gym Coach
Randy Murzynski Sports Reporter
Synopsis:
Shelly joins the snobby Vogues, whose style is to humiliate, so they
fashion a trap for Parker by setting up Jerry. Jamie: Michele
Abrams. Annie Ricker: Tiffany Brissette.
[1.16] "Jerry: Portrait of a Video Junkie" {photo booth}
Air Dates: Feb 3, 1991; Jul 14, 1991
Written by: Lon Diamond & Clyde Phillips
Director: Bryan Spicer
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Special Guest Star: Barbara Billingsley
Special Appearance by: Jerry Mathers
Guest Starring: Bruce Jarchow Group Leader
Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge
Jeffrey Arbaugh Todd
Co-Starring: Aron Eisenberg Steven
Donna Eskra Darla
Ken Exner Alan
Synopsis:
Parker tries to cure Jerry of his video-game addiction, while Musso
wishes she could zap her visiting mother (Barbara Billingsley of
"Leave It to Beaver"). Jerry Mathers (the Beaver) has a cameo.
Badge: B.J. Barie. Steven: Aron Eisenberg. Alan: Ken Exner.
Darla: Donna Eskra. Todd: Jeffrey Arbaugh.
[1.17] "Splendor in the Class" {aquarium}
Air Dates: Feb 10, 1991; Jun 23, 1991
Teleplay by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross
Story by: Michael Swerdlick
[Written by: Michael Swerdlick <-- in the script]
Director: Lawrence Jay Lipton
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, ABl, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: April Lerman
Featuring: Robert Greenberg Mr. Loopman
Synopsis:
Parker's new girlfriend (April Lerman) wants him all to herself,
leaving Mikey and Jerry a bud short.
Notes:
Prod. #161968
Walker #T22067-91-017
Final Draft: November 28, 1990; 1 revision to 12/03/90
[1.18] "The Human Grace" {garbage can}
Air Dates: Feb 17, 1991; Jun 9, 1991
Written by: Tom Straw
Director: Max Tash
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TSt, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Gerrit Graham
Co-Starring: Takayo Fischer Chairwoman
Charles Wahleheim Randy
Special Appearance by: "Weird Al" Yankovic
Synopsis:
Parker plays Cupid for Musso and archenemy Dr. Pankow (Gerrit
Graham), but he realizes his aim is off when he overhears Pankow
plotting against her.
Notes:
Prod. #161967
Walker #T22067-91-016
Final Draft: November 20, 1990; 2 revisions to 11/27/90
[1.19] "Citizen Kube" {arcade game}
Air Dates: Feb 24, 1991; Jun 30, 1991
Teleplay by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross
Story by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond
Director: Max Tash
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Special Guest Star: Taime Downe Young Bum/Rock Star
Guest Starring: Wesley Mann Man #1
Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge
Larry Spinak Conrad Fleck
William Lester Collins Yuppie Guy
And Featuring: Jeanne Wolf as herself
Randy Murzynski Sports Reporter
Synopsis:
After running out of money -- and food -- Kubiac is saved when he
wins millions, but sunk when his friends feast on his generosity.
Jeanne Wolf appears as herself. Rock Star: Taime Downe.
Notes:
The show-within-the-show on which Larry was profiled was named
"Portraits of the Big and Wealthy."
Prod. #161971
Walker #T22067-91-021
Rev. Second Draft: December 19, 1990; 1 revision to 01/08/91
[1.20] "Randall without a Cause" {clapper in the hangout}
Air Dates: Mar 10, 1991; Jul 7, 1991
Written by: Lon Diamond & Clyde Phillips
Director: Max Tash
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Charles Rocket
Guest Starring: Brad Tatum Sammy
Co-Starring: Dennis C. Stewart Mean Guy
Ron Dortch Officer #1
Synopsis:
Mikey figures he was born to be wild when he joins a biker gang, but
he finds it's not such an easy ride after he's arrested.
Sgt. Jake Melman: Charles Rocket.
[1.21] "Jerry's First Date" {photocopier glass}
Air Dates: Mar 24, 1991; Jul 21, 1991 (7 PM)
Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr
Director: Bryan Spicer
Guest Starring: A. J. Langer Melissa
Jan Rabson Future Jerry
Co-Starring: Joshua Lucas Evan
Bob Tzudiker Doctor
Noni White Questioner
Synopsis:
The buds agree to be Jerry's professors of love when his first date
takes him to a college campus with the academically advanced girl of
his dreams (A. J. Langer).
[1.22] "Against the Norm" {drive-up window at Sparky's}
Air Dates: Apr 7, 1991; Oct 20, 1991
Written by: Tom Straw
Director: Bryan Spicer
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Gerrit Graham
Co-Starring: B. J. Barie Badge
Featuring: Kymberleigh St. Peter Waitress
Synopsis:
When the dastardly Dr. Pankow (Gerrit Graham) returns with another
evil scheme to oust Musso, can Parker rescue the unfair maiden?
Badge: B. J. Barie. Kubiac: Abraham Benrubi.
Notes:
Prod. #161973
Walker #T22067-91-022
Final Draft: February 13, 1991; 4 revisions to 02/25/91
[1.23] "King Kube" {baby pictures}
Air Dates: Apr 28, 1991; Jul 28, 1991
Written by: Tom Spezialy & Alan Cross
Director: Bryan Spicer
Special Appearance by: Donny Osmond
Guest Starring: Yohanna Yonas Eileen Larson
Joy Crell Amber
Leanna Crell Kandy
Monica Crell Barbie
Synopsis:
Jerry, flying solo, gets Kubiac elected King of the Prom as a joke,
but this year's theme will be fear unless the buds find a way to
break it to him gently. Donny Osmond has a cameo.
[1.24] "Teens from a Mall" {vocational counselor interviews}
Air Dates: May 5, 1991
Written by: Clyde Phillips & Lon Diamond
Director: Andy Tennant
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ, MC
Guest Starring: Josie Bissett Sarah
Don Lake Ira Lefko
Bruce Jarchow Dr. Carroll
Wesley Mann Credit Man
Co-Starring: Cynthia Mann Grodnik Griddle Girl
Larry Spinak Conrad Fleck
Featuring: Rusty Schwimmer Lady
Simon Hart Dave (Store Manager)
Venus Thomas Clerk
Synopsis:
It's a mall world: Parker, searching for the girl of his dreams, is
accused of shoplifting; Jerry shops for a job; shopaholic Musso
fights excessive spending. Sarah: Josie Bissett. Lefko: Don Lake.
Notes:
Prod. #161974
Walker #T22067-91-023
Final Draft: February 20, 1991; 3 revisions to 03/01/91
[1.25] "My Fair Shelly" {front door of date's home}
Air Dates: May 12, 1991; Jul 21, 1991 (7:30 PM)
Written by: Peter Ocko & Adam Barr
Director: Andy Tennant
Starring: CN, WJ, TSl, MB, ABe, TSt, TJ
Starring MC as Ms. Musso
Guest Star: Jonathan Ward Brad Donovan
Guest Starring: Brooke Theiss Melinda Harris
Featuring: Malaika Caroline
Sharon Case Joanne
Todd Shawn Dude
Synopsis:
Shelly (Maia Brewton) blackmails Parker into finding her a date for a
major party, and the guy his makeover attracts is no minor leaguer.
Brad: Jonathan Ward. Melinda: Brooke E. Theiss. Caroline: Malaika.
Notes:
_TV Guide_ says "attempts attracts" where I have "attracts". An
alternative reconstruction might be "attempts to attract", but I
don't think it works as well.
[1.26] "Parker Lewis Can't Win" {Valley Medical Tower elevator}
Air Dates: May 19, 1991; Aug 4, 1991
Director: Bryan Spicer
Starring: CN, WJ, TS, MB, ABe, TJ
Starring MC as Ms. Musso
Guest Star: Ray Walston Augie
Guest Starring: Kim Valentine Becky Grant
Larry Spinak Conrad Fleck
Featuring: Robert Cavanaugh Silhouette #1
Richard Feldman Silhouette #2
Special Appearance by: Jim Lange Host
Synopsis:
On the last day of school, the last thing Parker wants to do is have
a really bad day, but for the first time, Parker Lewis can't seem to
win. Augie: Ray Walston. Becky: Kim Valentine.
Notes:
A number of production VIF's appear in cameos at the end of the show.
As the camera pulls back, we see Lon Diamond and Tom Straw do a
'cool-handshake' (they're both sitting in chairs with names on them.)
Bryan Spicer appears (in the shirt with 'Director' on the back) but
we only see him from behind. Clyde Phillips appears right at the
end with a clapboard and says "End marker" just before the final
mosaic out.
y94parla@isy.liu.se
If this doesn't work, just use your regular mail program.
Back to Parkerland...