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Perfect Strangers (1986–1993) 7.0
A high strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him. Creator:Dale McRaven |
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Balki Bartokomous
(150 episodes, 1986-1993)
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Larry Appleton
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Melanie Wilson | ... |
Jennifer
(102 episodes, 1986-1993)
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Rebeca Arthur | ... |
Mary Anne
(93 episodes, 1986-1993)
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Balki Bartokomous, a sheepherder from the small Mediterranean Greek-like island of Mypos, travels to the United States in search of his relatives. He finds his cousin, Larry Appleton - who has recently 'escaped' from his large-sized family and is reveling in the unaccustomed luxury of having his own room to himself. They end up sharing accommodation in Larry's apartment - even though the two cousins could not be more dissimilar. For, while Larry is panicky, hyperventilative, business-like and mercenary - Balki is placid, unharried, sunny-natured and idealistic. Written by David McAnally <D.McAnally@uq.net.au>
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innocence | cousin cousin relationship | roommate | get rich quick scheme | idealism |Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 March 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Balki e Larry - Due perfetti americani See more »Filming Locations:
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Written by Jesse Frederick and Bennett Salvay
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We've loved this show for almost 20 years now! It's good, clean fun that the whole family can enjoy. The first-year episodes were really funny; all the typical "immigrant-new-to-America" situations like: Balki getting a driver's license, Balki wanting to meet girls, Balki opening a checking account. Just watching Balki discover potato chips was a treat.
Later, some priceless episodes were: when Larry and Balki meet Jennifer and Mariann in the health club, the camping trip, the ski trip, learning karate, the guys 're-doing' the girls' upstairs bathroom plumbing, etc... I started watching when I was newly married and then, as I had kids, I really appreciated the wholesomeness of the show. The comedy was very physical (sort of ala "I Love Lucy"), yet there were no profanities or sexual references that are so prevalent in today's prime time lineup.
I SO wish these were out on DVD!