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Perfect Strangers

  • TV Series
  • 1986–1993
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
11K
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Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker in Perfect Strangers (1986)
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A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.

  • Creator
    • Dale McRaven
  • Stars
    • Bronson Pinchot
    • Mark Linn-Baker
    • Melanie Wilson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    806
    1,517
    • Creator
      • Dale McRaven
    • Stars
      • Bronson Pinchot
      • Mark Linn-Baker
      • Melanie Wilson
    • 77User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker in Perfect Strangers (1986)
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    Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker in Perfect Strangers (1986)
    Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker in Perfect Strangers (1986)
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    Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker in Perfect Strangers (1986)
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    Bronson Pinchot
    Bronson Pinchot
    • Balki Bartokomous…
    Mark Linn-Baker
    Mark Linn-Baker
    • Larry Appleton
    Melanie Wilson
    Melanie Wilson
    • Jennifer
    Rebeca Arthur
    Rebeca Arthur
    • Mary Anne
    Belita Moreno
    Belita Moreno
    • Lydia…
    Sam Anderson
    Sam Anderson
    • Mr. Sam Gorpley…
    Jo Marie Payton
    Jo Marie Payton
    • Harriette Winslow
    Ernie Sabella
    Ernie Sabella
    • Mr. Donald 'Twinkie' Twinkacetti
    F.J. O'Neil
    • Mr. Wainright
    Lise Cutter
    • Susan Campbell
    Robert G. Lee
    • Delivery Man…
    Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche
    • Harry Burns
    Jim Doughan
    • Jimmy…
    George Wyner
    George Wyner
    • Marvin Berman…
    Candi Milo
    Candi Milo
    • Gina Morelli
    John Del Regno
    John Del Regno
    • Vince Lucas
    Scott Marlowe
    Scott Marlowe
    • Marco Madison
    Steve Vinovich
    Steve Vinovich
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    • Trivia
      Bronson Pinchot originally turned down the role because he felt that it was too similar to his role in Beverly Hills kyttä (1984). The producers did indeed want him because of his performance in that film. After a visit to Greece, Pinchot changed his mind and wanted to play the character inspired by the generosity of the Greek people.
    • Quotes

      Balki Bartokomous: Now we are so happy, we do the Dance of Joy!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now
      Written by Jesse Frederick and Bennett Salvay

      Performed by David Pomeranz

    User reviews77

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    9/10
    Imperfect Company
    This show is another childhood gem of mine, it's also another under the radar gem, it was really popular for it's time but as I said for it's time as time went on its became slightly forgotten. It was one of the first comedies/sitcom shows I've ever watched when I was about 7 or 8; it's also kind of one of the first buddy comedies as well. The Buddy cop/comedy genre back in the 80's was a really big thing from films like "Lethal Weapon", "48 Hours", you name it; so, it's no surprise this show would come along.

    Not much to say really, it's just a simple premise like any buddy comedy on two very different people living together and trying to make it together. I really like both characters they have really good back and forth, both actors Bronson Pinchot and Mark Lynn Baker are really solid it's too bad both didn't have much else afterward. Both characters are well rounded and are easy to emphasize with.

    Larry (Mark Lynn Baker) he is bit of a workaholic, ambitious but very insecure at the same time. I can emphasize a bit with him because even I'm a bit of a workaholic, and his insecurities at times are something we all feel sometimes, and they really aren't always misplaced some of his insecurities are justified. What I really like about him is how ambitious he is, he's always trying out things or starting up ventures to get more money, get a step up, or whatever else in life. And he does actually win sometimes but what's funny is how he loses sometimes, not just from not having the luck of the draw but just letting his ambition cloud his better judgement or letting things get out of hand.

    Balki (Bronson Pinchot) is my favorite character, I can sort of emphasize a little with Balka as he's an outsider, he's has sort of childlike sensibilities but what I love about the guy is he's not afraid to be himself, he really puts his home country sensibilities and whatever he loves in life out there. It may seem strange to anyone else, but he honestly doesn't care what anyone else thinks he just want to do his thing. He really is a good for Corson as he really helps bring fun to his life which he probably never has much of and even helps guide him on the right path likewise for Corson sometimes. I really like the theme song which is an honorable mention if favorite themes songs in my book. It's memorable and perfectly reflects the show.

    And these two just get into all kinds of crazy crap, there are a lot of funny memorable episodes like one where they make a crazy amount of pastries called Biba Badkas which is once again another one of Larry's fast business ventures the results well I won't tell you but it's hilarious. Balki dressing up as a ninja and both Larry and him playful fight which is funny but really addressed the ninja craze back in the 80's. Or one where they are invited to a club but overdo it on the tanning and they look like walking oranges, though to me the highlight was seeing them move which was hilarious as even the smallest and simplest movement is painful.

    Overall if you're looking for vintage buddy comedies this is a show to check out, it's a perfect good time.

    Rating: 3 and a half stars
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    • Release date
      • March 25, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Greenhorn
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lorimar Productions
      • Lorimar Telepictures
      • Lorimar Television
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      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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