Wings (1990–1997)

Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett and friend Helen attempt to run a Cape Cod-based airline while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees.

Creators:

David Angell, Peter Casey, David Lee

Stars:

Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Tim Daly	...	Joe Montgomery Hackett (172 episodes, 1990-1997)
Steven Weber	...	Brian Michael Hackett (172 episodes, 1990-1997)
Crystal Bernard	...	Helen Chapel (172 episodes, 1990-1997)
David Schramm	...	Roy Biggins (172 episodes, 1990-1997)
Rebecca Schull	...	Fay Evelyn Schlob Dumbly DeVay Cochran (172 episodes, 1990-1997)
Tony Shalhoub	...	Antonio Scarpacci (144 episodes, 1991-1997)
Thomas Haden Church	...	Lowell Mather (123 episodes, 1990-1995)
Amy Yasbeck	...	Casey Chapel Davenport (74 episodes, 1994-1997)

Storyline

Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett and friend Helen attempt to run a Cape Cod-based airline while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees.

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom | aviation | airport | one word title | brother brother relationship | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 April 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alas

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Grub Street Productions, Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (172 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The actors who portrayed the Hackett brothers (Tim Daly and Steven Weber) both went on to take lead roles in Stephen King television mini-series. Daly appeared in Storm of the Century and Weber starred in The Shining and Desperation, as well as Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King.

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Goofs

Early on in the series, Helen (Crystal Bernard) makes a reference to her sister "Loraine". Years later Amy Yasbeck joins the series playing Helen's only sister "Casey".

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Quotes

Helen: [Helen is leaving Lowell in charge of the restaurant counter as she heads out of work early] You sure you're gonna be okay with everything, Lowell?
Lowell Mather: Aw, yeah. Don't you worry about a thing; you just go off and have a wonderful time. Where are you going, anyway?
Helen: Uh, I would really rather not say.
Lowell Mather: Aw, come on.
Helen: Well, if you must know, I'm going to see my OB/GYN.
Lowell Mather: Fine, be that way. I'm having dinner with my M-o-m-m-y.

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Connections

Referenced in The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995)

User Reviews

One of the greatest...

Wings is a very funny show. The jokes are great and the writing is superb. I love the characters and the actors portray them wonderfully! If you like Wings then you'll like Cheers and Frasier, The Golden Girls, Taxi, and Mary Tyler Moore.