"Webster" (1983) TV series 1983-1989

Writers:

Barry Gold (writer)
Kathleen McGhee-Anderson (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

16 September 1983 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

The post-retirement season is suddenly disrupted for football player George Papadapolis and his wife Katherine when Webster...

Plot Keywords:

Interracial Adoption | Orphan Boy | Dumb Waiter | Orphan | African American

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

Susan Clark	...	Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis (150 episodes, 1983-1989)
Alex Karras	...	George Papadapolis (150 episodes, 1983-1989)
Emmanuel Lewis	...	Webster Long (150 episodes, 1983-1989)
Henry Polic II	...	Jerry Silver / ... (52 episodes, 1983-1989)
Cathryn Damon	...	Cassie Parker (50 episodes, 1984-1986)
Eugene Roche	...	Bill Parker (50 episodes, 1984-1986)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company:

Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises

Trivia:

The change of the title to "Webster" caused a major rift between Alex Karras, his wife 'Susan Clark', and ABC. The shows original focus was on an ensemble cast, but quickly Emmanuel Lewis' character became the primary and sole focus.

Quotes:

[George has just signed for a special delivery from the postman]
Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis: George, did we just buy a child?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Critic: Marathon Mensch (#1.8)" (1994)

Soundtrack:

Then Came You

Good show

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. In addition, I don't 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.