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    Charles in Charge

    • TV Series
    • 1984–19901984–1990
    • TV-GTV-G
    • 30min
    IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    5.7K
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    POPULARITY
    2,462
    414
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    Charles In Charge
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    ComedyFamily

    Charles, a college student, is a live-in housekeeper in the Powell household. Charles, along with his friend Buddy, attempts to juggle his studies, friendships, and duties to the family.Charles, a college student, is a live-in housekeeper in the Powell household. Charles, along with his friend Buddy, attempts to juggle his studies, friendships, and duties to the family.Charles, a college student, is a live-in housekeeper in the Powell household. Charles, along with his friend Buddy, attempts to juggle his studies, friendships, and duties to the family.

    IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    5.7K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,462
    414
    • Creators
      • Barbara Weisberg
      • Michael Jacobs
      • Barbara Weisberg
    • Stars
      • Scott Baio
      • Willie Aames
      • Nicole Eggert
    Top credits
    • Creators
      • Barbara Weisberg
      • Michael Jacobs
      • Barbara Weisberg
    • Stars
      • Scott Baio
      • Willie Aames
      • Nicole Eggert
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    • 29User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 13 nominations

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    Willie Aames and Nicole Eggert in Charles in Charge (1984)
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    Scott Baio
    Scott Baio
    • Charlesas Charles
    126 episodes126 eps • 1984–1990
    Willie Aames
    Willie Aames
    • Buddy Lembeckas Buddy Lembeck
    126 episodes126 eps • 1984–1990
    Nicole Eggert
    Nicole Eggert
    • Jamie Powellas Jamie Powell
    104 episodes104 eps • 1987–1990
    Josie Davis
    Josie Davis
    • Sarah Powellas Sarah Powell
    104 episodes104 eps • 1987–1990
    Alexander Polinsky
    Alexander Polinsky
    • Adam Powellas Adam Powell
    104 episodes104 eps • 1987–1990
    James T. Callahan
    James T. Callahan
    • Walter Powellas Walter Powell
    104 episodes104 eps • 1987–1990
    Ellen Travolta
    Ellen Travolta
    • Lillianas Lillian
    70 episodes70 eps • 1987–1990
    Sandra Kerns
    Sandra Kerns
    • Ellen Powellas Ellen Powell
    38 episodes38 eps • 1987–1990
    Michael Pearlman
    Michael Pearlman
    • Jason Pembrokeas Jason Pembroke
    23 episodes23 eps • 1984–1987
    Julie Cobb
    Julie Cobb
    • Jill Pembrokeas Jill Pembroke
    22 episodes22 eps • 1984–1985
    James Widdoes
    James Widdoes
    • Stan Pembrokeas Stan Pembroke
    22 episodes22 eps • 1984–1985
    April Lerman
    April Lerman
    • Lila Pembrokeas Lila Pembroke
    22 episodes22 eps • 1984–1985
    Jonathan Ward
    Jonathan Ward
    • Douglas Pembrokeas Douglas Pembroke
    22 episodes22 eps • 1984–1985
    Jennifer Runyon
    Jennifer Runyon
    • Gwendolyn Pierceas Gwendolyn Pierce
    18 episodes18 eps • 1984–1987
    Justin Whalin
    Justin Whalin
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    6 episodes6 eps • 1989
    Julianne McNamara
    • Paula Thackeryas Paula Thackery
    5 episodes5 eps • 1984–1987
    Ben Stein
    Ben Stein
    • Stanley Willardas Stanley Willard
    4 episodes4 eps • 1987–1990
    Jeff Williams
    Jeff Williams
    • Sidas Sid
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987
    • Creators
      • Barbara Weisberg
      • Michael Jacobs
      • Barbara Weisberg
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    Charles, a college student, moves in with the Powell family as the housekeeper, baby-sitter, and friend to the children. Along with his best friend, Buddy, Charles attempts to manage his life, especially college and girls, as well as tend to the family. —Anonymous
    character name in series titleforename in series titlemale housekeepercollege studentbest friend17 more
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      • Comedy
      • Family
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      • TV-G
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The role of Charles was written for Michael J. Fox, who declined.
    • Quotes

      Douglas Pembroke: ...Jason's gone too far this time. He just took a shower and used my lucky towel.

      Charles: What's lucky about it?

      Douglas Pembroke: It always gets me dry!

    • Connections
      Featured in Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)

    User reviews29

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    Top review
    Better Than It Looks..
    At first, Charles In Charge didn't seem like a very good show, to me.. in fact, I found it pretty corny, with the theme music and all the predictable stories. Sure, the music may seem a tad bit corny, and the stories predictible, but it's still a likable and charming sitcom. Willie Aames almost MAKES the show. He is downright hilarious at times and acts his part wonderfully. Scott and him play off of each other wonderfully. The rest of the cast is well balanced, with the grandfather constantly hating Aames character, and the sisters fighting and disagreeing.

    Once I started really watching the show, I found myself liking it more and more, and now watch it every morning, if I'm awake. In short, this usually isn't a very deep show with a large message to send (Although almost every show does have some sort of good message), it's a simple, entertaining show that will usually put you in a good mood. Seven out of ten.
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    • Oct 31, 2002

    FAQ6

    • What was Charles's last name?
    • Was Charles just a continuation of the 'Chachi' character on "Happy Day"?
    • How many years did it take Charles to graduate college?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Charles İş Başında
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Al Burton Productions
      • Scholastic Productions
      • Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 30min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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