A trio of black youths learn about life, love, friendship, credit cards, gambling, and a variety of other things while growing up in an inner city.
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Series Cast Summary
| Ernest Thomas | ... |
Roger 'Raj' Thomas
(65 episodes, 1976-1979)
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| Haywood Nelson | ... |
Dwayne Nelson
(65 episodes, 1976-1979)
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| Danielle Spencer | ... |
Dee Thomas
(65 episodes, 1976-1979)
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| Fred Berry | ... |
Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
(65 episodes, 1976-1979)
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| Shirley Hemphill | ... |
Shirley Wilson
(60 episodes, 1976-1979)
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| Mabel King | ... |
Mabel 'Mama' Thomas
(42 episodes, 1976-1978)
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Richard Couture | ... |
Patron at Rob's Place
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(19 episodes, 1977-1979)
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| David Hollander | ... |
Earl 'Little Earl' Barnett Jr.
(10 episodes, 1978-1979)
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John Welsh | ... |
Earl 'Big Earl' Barnett
(9 episodes, 1978-1979)
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| Earl Billings | ... |
Rob
(8 episodes, 1977-1979)
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| Fritzi Burr | ... |
Miss Collins
(7 episodes, 1977-1979)
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| Thalmus Rasulala | ... |
Bill Thomas
(7 episodes, 1976-1977)
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| Debbi Morgan | ... |
Diane
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(6 episodes, 1976-1977)
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Leland Smith | ... |
The Snake
(6 episodes, 1978-1979)
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Bryan O'Dell | ... |
Marvin
(6 episodes, 1976-1977)
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| Teddy Wilson | ... |
Al Dunbar
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(4 episodes, 1976-1978)
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Rani DuBois | ... |
Cindy
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(4 episodes, 1976-1979)
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| Ronalda Douglas | ... |
April
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(3 episodes, 1976-1979)
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| Helen Martin | ... |
Millie
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(3 episodes, 1976-1979)
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| Ray Vitte | ... |
Gene
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(3 episodes, 1977)
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| Chip Fields | ... |
Donna
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(3 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Rose Fonseca | ... |
Angela
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(3 episodes, 1976-1977)
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Alonzo Brown Jr. | ... |
Bruno
(2 episodes, 1978)
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| The Doobie Brothers | ... |
The Doobie Brothers
(2 episodes, 1978)
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| Greg Morris | ... |
Lawrence Nelson
(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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| Nathaniel Taylor | ... |
Ike
(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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| Stu Gilliam | ... |
Gary
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(2 episodes, 1976-1978)
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| Ralph Wilcox | ... |
Allan
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(2 episodes, 1976-1978)
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| Danny Wells | ... |
Bert Frederick
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(2 episodes, 1976-1977)
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| Hank Rolike | ... |
Barney Dunn
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(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Henry Robinson | ... |
Customer
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(2 episodes, 1978)
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Betty A. Bridges | ... |
Mrs. Nelson
(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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LaNette Hardiman | ... |
Delores
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(2 episodes, 1978-1979)
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| Wolfman Jack | ... |
Emcee
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(2 episodes, 1976-1978)
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| Rosalind Cash | ... |
Loretta
(2 episodes, 1976-1977)
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| Judy Pace | ... |
Liz
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(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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| Davis Roberts | ... |
Mr. Bradley
(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Freeman King | ... |
Customer
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(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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| Hope Clarke | ... |
Elizabeth Duncan
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(2 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Bob Harcum | ... |
Darryl
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(2 episodes, 1977-1978)
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| Michael McDonald | ... |
Michael McDonald
(2 episodes, 1978)
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| Percy Rodrigues | ... |
Tod Miller
(1 episode, 1977)
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| Sorrell Booke | ... |
Mr. Finley
(1 episode, 1978)
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Ed Bernard | ... |
Ed Roberts
(1 episode, 1978)
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| Dick Van Patten | ... |
Mr. Claxton
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Janet MacLachlan | ... |
Mrs. Cavendish
(1 episode, 1976)
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| Irene Cara | ... |
Maria
(1 episode, 1977)
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| Tim Reid | ... |
Dr. Claymore
(1 episode, 1977)
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| Warren Berlinger | ... |
Ben Martin
(1 episode, 1977)
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| Nick LaTour | ... |
Rev. Bailey
(1 episode, 1977)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (United States) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (2001) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Sony Pictures Television (United States) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD) (complete first season)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD) (complete second season)
- The Program Exchange [us] (United States) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD) (complete third season)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD) (Seasons 1 nd 2)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2015) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- Columbia Pictures Television (United States) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Television (United States) (tv) (syndication)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ABC Television Center (taping location)
- ShowBiz Enterprises (draperies)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Roger, Rerun and Dwayne are three buddies growing up in Los Angeles. The three of them always have a penchant for getting into mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it is up to Roger's mother to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the boys get into trouble because of Roger's bratty sister Dee.
Written by Brian Washington |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Fred Berry and Ernest Thomas walked off the show during the second season, demanding more money and better dressing rooms. Their demands were met. After the third season, Berry and Thomas convinced Haywood Nelson to join them in another walkout demanding more money. Even though the show ranked 29th in the 1978-79 season, ABC canceled it rather than deal with their demands. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening credits for the second season, both Dee and Mama are added, with Dee shown running out of her house and Mama ordering her back inside. However, the house Dee exits does not appear to be the same one (although it is similar) to the house Raj is shown exiting since the opening credits of the first season. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003). See more » |
| Quotes |
Fred 'Rerun' Stubbs:
I can't help it if I'm fat! It runs in my family. Dee Thomas: Nobody runs in your family... they all waddle! See more » |