"Charles in Charge" (1984) TV series 1984-1990

Director:

Bonnie Franklin

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

3 October 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

Charles, a college student, moves in with the Powell family as the housekeeper, baby-sitter, and friend to the children...

Plot Keywords:

College Student | Best Friend | Teenager | New Jersey | Dating

Awards:

2 wins & 13 nominations

Cast

Scott Baio	...	Charles (126 episodes, 1984-1990)
Willie Aames	...	Buddy Lembeck (126 episodes, 1984-1990)
Nicole Eggert	...	Jamie Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)
Josie Davis	...	Sarah Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)
Alexander Polinsky	...	Adam Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)
James T. Callahan	...	Walter Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)
Ellen Travolta	...	Lillian (70 episodes, 1987-1990)

Runtime:

30 min (126 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company:

Al Burton Productions

Trivia:

The role of Charles was written for Michael J. Fox, who declined.

Quotes:

Stan Pembroke: [to Lila... who, against his orders, went out on a date with a boy he detested] ... You're grounded for three months. No TV, no stereo, no allowance, no phone. Your life is school, homework, eating, sleeping, and chores ? *lots* of chores. And if you have any free time, I suggest you spend it dwelling on why you were grounded.
[to Jill]
Stan Pembroke: ... And *don't* bake her any cookies!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "E! True Hollywood Story: Charles in Charge (#10.7)" (2006)

One of the best sitcoms of the 80s!

This was one of my favorite shows growing up! It's still one of my favorites now! I watch it all the time on Nick at Nite. I have seen some of the episodes from the 1st. season, but I have to admit that I watched the show in syndication, so I grew up seeing the Powell family. However, the Pembrokes were great too. I'm especially thankful for the "Amityville" episode which explained why Charles was set up with a new family and kept continuity intact. Charles is cool, but Buddy is the best! Anyway, the show rules! (no matter what season)