| Complete series cast summary: | |||
| Bronson Pinchot | ... | Balki Bartokomous / ... 151 episodes, 1986-2006 | |
| Mark Linn-Baker | ... | Larry Appleton 150 episodes, 1986-1993 | |
| Melanie Wilson | ... | Jennifer 102 episodes, 1986-1993 | |
| Rebeca Arthur | ... | Mary Anne 93 episodes, 1986-1993 | |
Balki Bartokomous, a sheepherder from the small Mediterranean Greek-like island of Mypos, travels to the United States in search of his relatives. He finds his cousin, Larry Appleton - who has recently 'escaped' from his large-sized family and is reveling in the unaccustomed luxury of having his own room to himself. They end up sharing accommodation in Larry's apartment - even though the two cousins could not be more dissimilar. For, while Larry is panicky, hyperventilative, business-like and mercenary - Balki is placid, unharried, sunny-natured and idealistic. Written by David McAnally <D.McAnally@uq.net.au>
This is one of the all-time classic t.v. shows that stays with you forever. My whole family used to get together every Friday night to watch this show when it was on T.G.I.F. Try as I might, i can't find reruns of this show anywhere! This is the only show that I actually remember them doing the curtain call at the end of the last show, my whole family was crying! Man, those were the days.