The Baxters (1979–1981)

Stars:

Derin Altay, Megan Follows, Anita Gillette

Cast

Credited cast:
Derin Altay	...	Naomi Baxter (1979-1980)
Megan Follows	...	Lucy Baxter (1980-1981)
Anita Gillette	...	Nancy Baxter (1979-1980)
Larry Keith	...	Fred Baxter (1979-1980)
Sean McCann	...	Jim Baxter (1980-1981)
Marianne McIsaac	...	Allison Baxter (1980-1981)
Chris Petersen	...	Jonah Baxter (1979-1980)
Harriet Rogers	...	Lizzie
Sammy Snyders	...	Gregg Baxter (1980-1981)
Terry Tweed	...	Susan Baxter (1980-1981)
Terri Lynn Wood	...	Rachael Baxter (1979-1980)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

TAT Communications Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Sit-com meets Donahue?

This was a series that to some extent broke new ground in the sit-com arena as it split each episode into two halfs.

The first was a situation, dilemma, scenario acted out by the cast about family problems (such as the only one that I can remember "each family member wanting to have a pet but not the same kind as the others"). The second was a Q & A session with the audience and a host that talked about the previous scenario and getting feedback and opinions about how to deal with the conflict. It felt a bit like watching Donahue.

I personally watched the series because I was following Megan Follows' career up through Anne Of Green Gables and thought she did a good job. I doubt anyone will have the chance to see this series on TV anytime soon, let alone on DVD. And it might be jst as well, too.