Charles in Charge 

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.

Creators:

Barbara Weisberg, Michael Jacobs, Barbara Weisberg

Stars:

Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Nicole Eggert

2 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Scott Baio	...	Charles 126 episodes, 1984-1990
Willie Aames	...	Buddy Lembeck 126 episodes, 1984-1990
Nicole Eggert	...	Jamie Powell 104 episodes, 1987-1990
Josie Davis	...	Sarah Powell 104 episodes, 1987-1990
Alexander Polinsky	...	Adam Powell 104 episodes, 1987-1990
James T. Callahan	...	Walter Powell 104 episodes, 1987-1990
Ellen Travolta	...	Lillian 70 episodes, 1987-1990

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

character name in series title | forename in series title | college student | best friend | housekeeper | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

TV-G

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Charles in Charge: Bottle Baby (1988), it is revealed that Buddy's proper name is Budence, his sister is named Bunence, and their parents are named Florence and Clarence. A later episode also makes reference to him having an Uncle Laurence.

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Quotes

Stan Pembroke: [to Lila, who - against his orders - went out on a date with a boy he detested] ... You're grounded for three months. No TV, no stereo, no allowance, no phone. Your life is school, homework, eating, sleeping, and chores - *lots* of chores. And if you have any free time, I suggest you spend it dwelling on why you were grounded.
[to Jill]
Stan Pembroke: ...And *don't* bake her any cookies!

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Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Episode dated 17 March 2011 (2011)

User Reviews

Good quality entertainment

Charles in Charge was just about the best show you could grow up watching. I love Scott Baio, and I think both families were great! It would be great if Charles were in Charge of me!!! I've always thought that if I ever had a live in babysitter, Charles would be the one for me.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Charles in Charge

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Al Burton Productions, Scholastic Productions, Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (126 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1