The Education of Max Bickford (2001–2002)A history professor teaches at a women's college where his daughter is a student. |
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The Education of Max Bickford (2001–2002)A history professor teaches at a women's college where his daughter is a student. |
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| Richard Dreyfuss | ... |
Max Bickford
(22 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Marcia Gay Harden | ... |
Andrea Haskell
(22 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Eric Ian Goldberg | ... |
Lester 'Pres' Bickford
(22 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Katee Sackhoff | ... |
Nell Bickford
(22 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Regina Taylor | ... |
Judith Bryant
(22 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Helen Shaver | ... |
Erica Bettis
(22 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Sasi Grandoit | ... |
Student
(20 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Meredith Roberts Quill | ... |
Brenda Vanderpool
(15 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Molly Regan | ... |
Lorraine Tator
(13 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Maureen Wakeley | ... |
College Student
(12 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Stephen Spinella | ... |
Rex Pinsker
(10 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| David McCallum | ... |
Walter Thornhill
(9 episodes, 2001-2002)
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A history professor teaches at a women's college where his daughter is a student.
I have seen most of the episodes of Max Bickford and found it to be a fun, intelligent and well-layered program. Dreyfuss' character started out being quite the curmudgeon and then there was talk of "softening" his crusty character -- making it "Touched by a Professor." However, they seem to have found a good balance. Bickford is still a wonderful crank, but he has more facets now than were originally evident. They have not softened him up too much. They have also made his daughter less of a drag, which is refreshing.
The most recent episode, with Eli Wallach and Bob Balaban in guest roles, was truly worthy of an Emmy. Now they need to figure out how to get more of an audience to the program.