Baby Boom (1988–1989)

Yet another movie-turned-TV series that flopped was this comedy based on the 1987 Diane Keaton film of the same name. J.C. was the picture of Yuppiedom, a stylish, single, Harvard-educated ... See full summary »

Stars:

Kate Jackson, Daniel Bardol, Joy Behar

2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Kate Jackson	...	J.C. Wiatt (13 episodes, 1988-1989)
Daniel Bardol	...	Ken Arrenberg (13 episodes, 1988-1989)
Joy Behar	...	Helga Von Haupt (13 episodes, 1988-1989)
Susie Essman	...	Charlotte Elkman (13 episodes, 1988-1989)
Kristina Kennedy	...	Elizabeth (13 episodes, 1988-1989)
Michelle Kennedy	...	Elizabeth (13 episodes, 1988-1989)
Robyn Peterson	...	Arlene Mandell (13 episodes, 1988-1989)
Sam Wanamaker	...	Fritz Curtis (13 episodes, 1988-1989)

Storyline

Yet another movie-turned-TV series that flopped was this comedy based on the 1987 Diane Keaton film of the same name. J.C. was the picture of Yuppiedom, a stylish, single, Harvard-educated lawyer aggressively pushing her way up the executive ladder at a large corporation. Dates called her "The Tiger Lady". Then on her doorstep appeared baby Elizabeth, left to her by a recently deceased English relative. J.C.'s high-powered career was thrown into turmoil. She tried hard to juggle the demands of instant motherhood and career, but never could seem to decide which life she wanted. Seemingly oblivious to her plight were Mr.Curtis, her demanding boss; secretary Charlotte; fellow lawyer Arlene; and officious young assistant Ken, who was constantly angling for her job. Helga was the fearsome nanny who took care of Elizabeth while J.C. played office politics.

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Plot Keywords:

baby | sitcom | based on film

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 September 1988 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

MGM/UA Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Baby Boom (1987)

User Reviews

The Baby Boom of Television

Maybe it was the writers' strike in 1988 that helped bring in the television recession of bad comedies and dramas, despite being based on the film of the same name and the same adorable identical twins playing Baby Elizabeth. The show could have worked if the network allowed it too. Kate Jackson replaced Diane Keaton as J.C. Wiatt and Jackson is a worthy television replacement for such a role. But the story was changed when they moved J.C. back to New York City with Baby Elizabeth. I liked it better in Vermont and thought that the move could be disastrous. The show became another series in itself with the same child but different mother. Regardless, I think they could bring this series out on DVD with the movie.