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Joe Waters is an ex-place kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now retired, he's opened up a restaurant... more
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1 win & 9 nominations more
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Cast

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Robert Walden ... Joe Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Paul Regina ... Cliff Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Brandon Maggart ... Lou Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Hallie Todd ... Penny Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)

Philip Charles MacKenzie ... Donald Maltby / ... (115 episodes, 1984-1989)

Robin Riker ... Kelly Hall (80 episodes, 1984-1987)
Mary Ann Pascal ... Sam Waters / ... (58 episodes, 1984-1989)
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22 min (115 episodes)
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Donald Maltby: You big wet spot! more
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11 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
A great first step, 19 October 1999
Author: Matthew Ignoffo (mermatt@webtv.net) from Eatontown, NJ, USA

Showtime took a great first step with this series based on the coming out of a gay character. He has two brothers (hence the title) and they live in Philadelphia (city of brotherly love).

Long before ELLEN and WILL AND GRACE, this series tackled the thorny issues of a gay character struggling with himself and society. The situations are played for comedy, but there are serious issues of prejudice, self-acceptance, and AIDS, among others, interwoven into the plots.

The two sides of the gay spectrum are represented by the straight-acting character who comes out at his own wedding (a la IN & OUT) in the first episode, and the flamboyant queen who also has a more serious side as he offers advice and help to the young man who is coming out. It is an enjoyable and ground-breaking series.

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