Brothers (1984–1989)Joe Waters is an ex-place kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now retired, he's opened up a restaurant. Lou is his older brother, a gruff construction worker. Both Joe and Lou receive the ... See full summary » |
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Joe Waters
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Paul Regina | ... |
Cliff Waters
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Brandon Maggart | ... |
Lou Waters
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| Hallie Todd | ... |
Penny Waters
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| Philip Charles MacKenzie | ... |
Donald Maltby
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| Robin Riker | ... |
Kelly Hall
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Mary Ann Pascal | ... |
Sam Waters
(57 episodes, 1984-1989)
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Joe Waters is an ex-place kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now retired, he's opened up a restaurant. Lou is his older brother, a gruff construction worker. Both Joe and Lou receive the shock of their lives when their kid brother Cliff reveals that he's gay. Humorous situations follow as Joe and Lou alternately try to accept Cliff's homosexuality or cure him of it. Written by Afterburner <aburner@erols.com>
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homosexuality | homosexual | brother brother relationship | gay interest | gay friend |Genres:
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(Theme Song)
Music and Lyrics by Marcus Barone, Joe Diamond and Gloria Nissenson
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The series was originally offered to ABC and NBC who turned it down due to concerns about the subject of homosexuality. After they turned it down, Paul Regina moved on to star in Zorro and Son and Brandon Maggart starred in Jennifer Slept Here. Both series were canceled by the time Showtime agreed to a deal. See more »Quotes
Donald Maltby: [to Lou Waters] Archibald Leach is Cary Grant's real name, you big dumb brown thing!See more »
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"Brothers"(Theme Song)
Music and Lyrics by Marcus Barone, Joe Diamond and Gloria Nissenson
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This Showtime TV Series was one of the most Brilliant and Sensitive TV Sit-Coms ever written. The rapport between the flamy Donald, and the homophobic Lou was hysterical. It's a shame the episodes are not more completely documented here on IMDb. The acting by Star Robert Walden as Joe Waters may have been his best, tho he is obviously better known for his more serious role as Joe Rossi in the Lou Grant series. Philip Charles MacKenzie as Donald Maulpey may be playing this flaming gay role as Stereotypical, but is always the character with the most brilliant answers to life's common problems. Hallie Todd, as Joe's daughter Penny, was not in every episode, but unforgettable when she was. It is a true measure of comic genius, when the writers and actors who can make you laugh hysterically episode after episode, can also make you cry. I miss this series and wish I had Every Season on DVD or VHS or Reel to Reel. It is more than entertainment, it is great education in human relations and gay issues.