Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990–1993)

For a cool high school kid and his friends, thwarting authority figures and other enemies is not a problem.

Creators:

Lon Diamond, Clyde Phillips

Stars:

Corin Nemec, Billy Jayne, Troy W. Slaten

8 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Corin Nemec	...	Parker Lloyd Lewis (73 episodes, 1990-1993)
Billy Jayne	...	Mikey Randall (73 episodes, 1990-1993)
Troy W. Slaten	...	Jerry Steiner (73 episodes, 1990-1993)
Melanie Chartoff	...	Principal Grace Musso (71 episodes, 1990-1993)
Maia Brewton	...	Shelly Lewis (67 episodes, 1990-1993)
Abraham Benrubi	...	Larry Kubiac (63 episodes, 1990-1993)
Taj Johnson	...	Frank Lemmer (45 episodes, 1990-1992)
Timothy Stack	...	Mr. Martin Lewis (32 episodes, 1990-1993)

Storyline

Trendy high school student Parker Lewis (a character similar to Ferris Bueller), for whom, as suggested by his motto, "Not a problem," nothing is impossible. Like his best buds Mikey Randall and Jerry Steiner, and his girlfriend Annie Sloane, his prime concern is achieving and maintaining coolness during the turbulent years of puberty. However, their efforts keep being thwarted by Parker's little sister, Shelly, and principal Grace Musso. Apart from various aspects of teenage life, embedded in a wealth of cartoon-like special effects and camera trickery, an episode regularly contains more or less subtle references to movies, politics, and celebrities.

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Plot Keywords:

high school | principal | bully | sycophant | male friendship | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 September 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Parker Lewis

Filming Locations:

Alexander Hamilton High School - 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Palms District, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Television, Clyde Phillips Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (73 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

When the students showed up with signs at a rally to greet a visiting alumnus, one sign read, "Thank you for not watching Hull Hugh." Hull High was NBC's high school show, on opposite this show.

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Quotes

Parker Lewis: Madonna? Face of a collie! But she's got...
Audience: CONFIDENCE!

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Crazy Credits

During the credits, we hear Jerry Steiner say while he's still trapped in a locker, "Mr. Lewis? Mr. Randall? Mr. Phillips? Hello?"

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Connections

Referenced in Family Guy: Family Goy (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Stand"
by R.E.M.

User Reviews

The vanguard

I love it. I do. This, IMHO, is what a teenage/youth comedy should be. A perfect example of how a series can be intriguing, funny and yet explore the very real situations high school students come face to face with every day. And it does this without being crude, without offensive language etc. Having seen the series, some of the other similar series like Sweet valley high, Saved by the bell and, yes, Ferris Bueller (TV series) look like pale imitations and wannabes. Granted, Parker isn't for everyone. The surreal situations may alienate or simply bother some viewers. But it depends on the person.

Give it a try.