"Webster" (1983) TV series 1983-1989

User Rating:

5.2/10   

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:

Adoption | Sitcom | Dumb Waiter | African American | Character Name In Title

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 Simpsons: Lisa's First Word (#4.10)" (1992)

Soundtrack:

Then Came You

Great family entertainment!!!

This was, in my opinion, one of the best sitcoms of the 1980s. It was funny, yet serious at the same time. It showed how families come in all shapes, sizes, and in this case, colors. I still enjoy watching these reruns whenever I can.