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"Charles in Charge" (1984) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1984-1990

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"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 22 -- Jill's father arrives from Alaska only to be greeted by mass confusion.
"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 21 -- Charles invites Jill's old high-school friend for dinner.
"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 20 -- Lila wants to date a boy her parents dislike.
"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 19 -- Charles' Florida vacation is anything but relaxing.
"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 18 -- Buddy and Charles train potential household helpers.

Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   516 votes
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Director:
Bonnie Franklin
Writers:
Martie Cook (writer)
Richard Marcus (writer)
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 full episode list
Release Date:
3 October 1984 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Family more
Plot:
Charles, a college student, moves in with the Powell family as the housekeeper, baby-sitter, and friend to the children... more
Awards:
2 wins & 13 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
'Charles In Charge' star sells possessions
 (From digitalspy. 30 March 2009, 11:44 AM, PDT)

Former Kid Star Willie Aames' Personal Economic Crisis
 (From E! Online. 27 March 2009, 7:00 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Excellent Show more

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 6 of 43)

Josie Davis ... Sarah Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)

Scott Baio ... Charles (89 episodes, 1984-1990)
Willie Aames ... Buddy Lembeck (89 episodes, 1984-1990)

Nicole Eggert ... Jamie Powell (67 episodes, 1987-1990)
James T. Callahan ... Walter Powell (67 episodes, 1987-1990)

Alexander Polinsky ... Adam Powell (67 episodes, 1987-1990)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
30 min (126 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The role of Charles was written for Michael J. Fox, who declined. more
Quotes:
Douglas Pembroke: ...All right,
[shouts]
Douglas Pembroke: who stole my Incredible Hulk underoos?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Steve Carell/Kanye West (#31.1)" (2005) more

FAQ

Did Charles' dad ever appear on the show?
Were Charles and Buddy childhood friends?
Was Charles just a continuation of the 'Chachi' character on "Happy Day"?
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6 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
Excellent Show, 12 June 2005
Author: baywatchbabe_retrochicka from Canada

I would have to disagree with anybody that says Charles in Charge is a stupid show.It is excellent.It has romance,its funny,and it (in my opinion)is one of Scott Baio's best shows.It was better then most 80's shows out there.It started the career of the shows different actors.Nichole Eggert went on to film Baywatch,and went on to be a beautiful actress.Josie went on to become a very pretty woman.Willie Ames went on to become Bibleman,and the show's first season star,Micheal Pearlmen became a writer.Just because the show didn't have "class" doesn't mean it wasn't funny.I will agree,however,that some of the story lines were a bit stupid at times,but still,this is the 80's we're talking bout here.GIVE THE SHOW A CHANCE!

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