Over the Top (1997– )

Creators:

Nat Bernstein, Mitchel Katlin

Stars:

Tim Curry, Annie Potts, Luke Tarsitano

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tim Curry	...	Simon Ferguson (12 episodes, 1997)
Annie Potts	...	Hadley Martin (12 episodes, 1997)
Luke Tarsitano	...	Daniel Martin (12 episodes, 1997)
Steve Carell	...	Yorgo Galfanikos (12 episodes, 1997)
Marla Sokoloff	...	Gwen Martin (11 episodes, 1997)
John O'Hurley	...	Robert McSwain (11 episodes, 1997)
Liz Torres	...	Rose (9 episodes, 1997)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom | television

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Taglines:

At this hotel, the nuts aren't confined to the mini-bar.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

ABC Episode Guide ABC Page

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 1997 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia TriStar Television, Greengrass Productions, Katlin-Bernstein Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

11 episodes were shot (in addition to the original pilot, which was revamped and re-filmed under the title "I'm Bonnie, I'm Clyde"); only three episodes were aired on American television.

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Connections

Referenced in Arthel & Fred: Episode dated 31 October 1997 (1997)

User Reviews

Never got its chance.

It's a shame this series never got the chance it deserved. Even years later, I still remember it vividly ... Curry was brilliantly funny, Potts was hilariously catty. And the chemistry worked. What casting! I stumbled back across this show when checking out the listings for the late (great) John Ritter ... his guest-spot on "Over the Top" is probably a large part of why I remember this show so vividly. Curry's character messing with Ritter's and convincing him the best way to win a part they were both vying for was to dress in drag and act like a spoiled child ... bizarre, but priceless :) The good ones never last, it seems. If they'd had more than a handful of TV spots for it, perhaps it would have gotten more viewers. I'd love to see these released on DVD, albeit only a few episodes. [But hey, they did this with "The Tick", another greatly under-appreciated show!] It would be nice to see those faces side by side again.