The Jackie Thomas Show (1992– )

Creators:

Tom Arnold, Roseanne Barr, Brad Isaacs

Stars:

Tom Arnold, Dennis Boutsikaris, Alison La Placa

1 win.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Tom Arnold	...	Jackie Thomas (18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Dennis Boutsikaris	...	Jerry Harper (18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Alison La Placa	...	Laura Miller (18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Breckin Meyer	...	Chas Walker (18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Michael Boatman	...	Grant Watson (18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Paul Feig	...	Bobby Wynn (18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Maryedith Burrell	...	Nancy Mincher (18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Martin Mull	...	Doug Talbot (18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Jeannetta Arnette	...	Sophie Ford (15 episodes, 1992-1993)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 December 1992 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (18 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Could have lasted had they given it a chance.

Tom Arnold plays Jackie Thomas, the star of his own sitcom, and this show is about the behind the scenes look on the show. Truth be told, I don't remember much about this show, just that it was funny, and I enjoyed it. In fact, I remember a good majority of my friends enjoying it as well. However, it was on immediately after Roseanne, and ABC didn't feel it was doing well enough to hold on to. I remember reading that while Roseanne was #1 in the ratings, Jackie Thomas was #20 or so, and they felt this number was pitiful following a #1 show. But most of us felt this show could have improved ratings-wise had it been given the chance it deserved. Remember all the shows that started off at the bottom of the barrel and climbed to the top, I.E.: MASH and Cheers. Sometimes networks will give a struggling show a chance, so long as they can see that it is genuinely a good show. I just wish they would have done it with this one.