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Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)Carl Kanisky is chief of police in Glenlawn, California. After the death of his wife, Margaret, he asks her friend, Nell Harper, to come in to keep house and take care of his children, ... See full summary » |
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Nellie Ruth 'Nell' Harper
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| Lara Jill Miller | ... |
Samantha 'Sam' Kanisky
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| Lauri Hendler | ... |
Julie Kanisky
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Kari Michaelsen | ... |
Katie Kanisky
(96 episodes, 1981-1986)
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Dolph Sweet | ... |
Chief Carl Kanisky
(83 episodes, 1981-1985)
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| John Hoyt | ... |
Grandpa Stanley Kanisky
(78 episodes, 1982-1987)
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| Joseph Lawrence | ... |
Joey Donovan
(77 episodes, 1983-1987)
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| Telma Hopkins | ... |
Addy Wilson
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Howard Morton | ... |
Officer Ralph Simpson
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Carl Kanisky is chief of police in Glenlawn, California. After the death of his wife, Margaret, he asks her friend, Nell Harper, to come in to keep house and take care of his children, Katie, Julie, and Samantha, in short, be like a mother to them. Later, Carl's father, Stanley, moves in. Around the same time, Nell takes in young Joey Donovan as her foster son. Written by Anonymous
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
29 October 1981 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Allo Nelly Bobo See more »Filming Locations:
Metromedia Square - 5746 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
Production Co:
Alan Landsburg Productions, Mort Lachman & Associates, Reeves Entertainment Group See more »
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| (137 episodes)Sound Mix:
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1.33 : 1
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Chief: I'm not stuffing.
Nell: Right. He's eating for two in case he gets pregnant.
Chief: See what happens? You take away their trough and they get vicious?
Nell: It's no problem. I'm eating clean, lean, and healthy. After all, you are what you eat. Another helping of jackass, Chief?
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Tracey Gold was originally tapped to play Samantha, but at the last moment was replaced by Lara Jill Miller. See more »Goofs
The front door of the set has a brass mail slot, but exterior shots are of a door with no slot. See more »Quotes
Katie: Dad, it's hard for Nell to stick to her diet when you're stuffing your face like that.Chief: I'm not stuffing.
Nell: Right. He's eating for two in case he gets pregnant.
Chief: See what happens? You take away their trough and they get vicious?
Nell: It's no problem. I'm eating clean, lean, and healthy. After all, you are what you eat. Another helping of jackass, Chief?
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I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. Although I don't remember much about it, I must say that it was a pretty good show. Also, I don't think I've seen every episode. However, if you ask me, it was still a good show. I vaguely remember the theme song. Everyone was ideally cast, the costume design was great. The performances were top-grade, too. I just hope some network brings this series back one day so that I'll be able to see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, when and if this show is ever brought back on the air, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good. Enough said.