Free on IMDb

Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Hearts Afire" (1992) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1992-1995
| Photos (see all 4 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 21) |
Overview
User Rating:
Creator:
Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 full episode list
Release Date:
14 September 1992 (USA) more
Plot:
John Ritter returns to TV in a genial sitcom, playing an aide to a senator (Gaynes). His life is somewhat... more
Awards:
3 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
Actor John Ritter Dies Unexpectedly
(From WENN. 12 September 2003)
User Comments:
Practically 2 different series more (4 total)
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 15 of 40)| John Ritter | ... | John Hartman (12 episodes, 1992-1994) | |
| Markie Post | ... | Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman (12 episodes, 1992-1994) | |
| Billy Bob Thornton | ... | Billy Bob Davis (12 episodes, 1992-1994) | |
| Justin Burnette | ... | Ben Hartman (12 episodes, 1992-1993) | |
| Wendie Jo Sperber | ... | Mavis Davis (11 episodes, 1992-1993) | |
| Clark Duke | ... | Elliot Hartman (11 episodes, 1992-1994) | |
| Beth Broderick | ... | Dee Dee Starr / ... (11 episodes, 1992-1993) | |
| George Gaynes | ... | Senator Strobe Smithers / ... (11 episodes, 1992-1993) | |
| Beah Richards | ... | Miss Lula / ... (9 episodes, 1992) | |
| Adam Carl | ... | Adam Carlson (9 episodes, 1992) | |
| Debbie Gregory | ... | Vicki Bumpers / ... (8 episodes, 1993-1994) | |
| Doren Fein | ... | Carson Lee Davis (7 episodes, 1992-1994) | |
| Edward Asner | ... | George Lahti (6 episodes, 1992-1993) | |
| Conchata Ferrell | ... | Madeline Stoessinger / ... (5 episodes, 1992-1993) | |
| Jordan Benedict | ... | Russell / ... (5 episodes, 1993-1994) |
Additional Details
Runtime:
USA:30 min (54 episodes)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The series' title comes from a lyric in the Earth, Wind & Fire song "That's The Way Of The World". In fact, "World" just happened to be one of the show's theme songs. more
Quotes:
Lee Ann Starr Folsom: Reed, no one's going to get naked on a party barge in the middle of November! more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (4 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Hearts Afire" (1992) moreRecommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Headline Crasher | Bulworth | The Birdcage | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | City Hall |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| External reviews | News articles | IMDb TV section |
| IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button









As the plot summary says, this was originally about a married couple working for a Senator in Washington, DC. The second and third seasons were about the same couple, having moved to a small town, running a newspaper. The two locales had different supporting casts except for John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, and the kids. The second incarnation of "Hearts Afire" was superior--owing much to the more relaxed, quirky atmosphere of the small town, and to supporting characters there played by Conchata Ferrell and Leslie Jordan. The friction/chemistry between Thornton and Ferrell was great.