Maniac Mansion (1990–1993)

Creators:

Paul Flaherty, John Hemphill, Eugene Levy, Michael Short

Stars:

Joe Flaherty, Deborah Theaker, Kathleen Robertson

2 wins & 14 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Joe Flaherty	...	Dr. Fred Edison (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
Deborah Theaker	...	Casey Edison (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
Kathleen Robertson	...	Tina Edison (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
Avi Phillips	...	Ike Edison (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
George Buza	...	Turner Edison (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
Mary Charlotte Wilcox	...	Idella Muckle Orca (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
John Hemphill	...	Harry the Fly (65 episodes, 1990-1993)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

based on video game | canadian humor | sitcom

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 September 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Une maison de fous

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atlantis Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (66 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

It was later revealed in the show about the connection to the popular video game. The events of the show take place about twenty years after the time frame of the video game. Fred Edison is the son of the character Weird Ed. It is believed he was named Fred after the character of Dr. Fred. Like his grandfather, Fred Edison is also a doctor, although it is unsure what his doctorate is in. It is believed by now the characters in the game are presumably deceased and have willed the mansion and its scientific equipment to Fred Edison

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Connections

Spun-off from SCTV Channel (1983)

User Reviews

Hilarious.

Simply put, a cult series that was never given a chance. Loosely picking up where the wildly popular cult games "Maniac Mansion" and "Day of the Tentacle" left off, the series takes place about 20 years after the events of those games. We find Fred Edison II inheriting a house from his father, Ed (the character in the games). Unfortunately for Fred, a piece of Meteor with a mind of its own is living in the basement, which accidentally mutates his brother into a fly and his toddler into a giant. From there the series follows the family's attempts at re-entering normal society, and the trials of real life that come with it. Overall the show good, but not living up to the legacy left behind by the video games was its ultimate downfall.