Grand (1990– )

Tom and Carol Anne Smithson move to the tiny town of Grand, Pennsylvania, where Tom has gotten a job at the Weldon Piano Works. Tom is soon fired, however, after his "innovative idea for ... See full summary »

Creator:

Michael Leeson

Stars:

Pamela Reed, Bonnie Hunt, John Neville

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Pamela Reed	...	Janice Pasetti (26 episodes, 1990)
Bonnie Hunt	...	Carol Anne Smithson (26 episodes, 1990)
John Neville	...	Desmond (26 episodes, 1990)
Joel Murray	...	Norris Weldon (26 episodes, 1990)
Sara Rue	...	Edda Pasetti (26 episodes, 1990)
John Randolph	...	Harris Weldon (26 episodes, 1990)
Mark Moses	...	Richard Peyton (20 episodes, 1990)
Jackey Vinson	...	Dylan (19 episodes, 1990)
Michael McKean	...	Tom Smithson (13 episodes, 1990)
Andrew Lauer	...	Off. Wayne Kasmurski (13 episodes, 1990)

Storyline

Tom and Carol Anne Smithson move to the tiny town of Grand, Pennsylvania, where Tom has gotten a job at the Weldon Piano Works. Tom is soon fired, however, after his "innovative idea for the future of the company" (making golf clubs at the piano factory) is panned by Mr. Weldon. Mr. Weldon takes a liking to Carol Anne, however, and hires her. Over the course of the series, Carol Anne meets and befriends the working class Janice Pasetti. The goings on of the small town are covered in humorous and often touching detail.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1990 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carsey-Werner Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

NBC was unsure whether to renew the series for a second season. By the time the network decided to renew it, Michael McKean, Andrew Lauer and several members of the production staff had already committed to other projects.

User Reviews

I loved this show!

I didn't have a TV at the time, (Grad Student) but would offer to baby sit for my sister the nights it was on.Put the kids away, pop some corn and enjoy! I would love to see it on DVD. It's a shame you can't just call somewhere and request these great old shows. So many were great, but canceled too soon. Designing Women comes to mind as one of the few I'm aware of that came back due to public outcry. I especially loved the opening credits and the wonderful theme song. I've always wondered- Who wrote that song? It was terrific. It was right up there with Soap and Taxi for me. Bonnie Hunt sticks out in my mind, a great actress but never got the kind of roles she deserved. Totally wasted in "Cheaper by the Dozen". Same thing with Pamela Reed.