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Charlie Hoover

  • TV Series
  • 19911991
  • 30m
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Charlie Hoover (1991)
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
Charlie is an accountant whose rat race life consists of an ungrateful family and boss Mr. Culbertson who ignores him. Then a miniature person Hugh advises him to live a little leading to cr... Read allCharlie is an accountant whose rat race life consists of an ungrateful family and boss Mr. Culbertson who ignores him. Then a miniature person Hugh advises him to live a little leading to crazy adventures.Charlie is an accountant whose rat race life consists of an ungrateful family and boss Mr. Culbertson who ignores him. Then a miniature person Hugh advises him to live a little leading to crazy adventures.
IMDb RATING
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40
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  • Creator
    • Ian Gurvitz
  • Stars
    • Tim Matheson
    • Lucy Webb
    • Julie Hayden
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  • Creator
    • Ian Gurvitz
  • Stars
    • Tim Matheson
    • Lucy Webb
    • Julie Hayden
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    • 3User reviews
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  • Episodes7

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    Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson
    • Charlie Hooveras Charlie Hoover
    7 episodes7 eps • 1991
    Lucy Webb
    Lucy Webb
    • Helen Hooveras Helen Hoover
    7 episodes7 eps • 1991
    Julie Hayden
    • Dorisas Doris
    7 episodes7 eps • 1991
    Michael Manasseri
    Michael Manasseri
    • Paul Hooveras Paul Hoover
    7 episodes7 eps • 1991
    Leslie Kendall Dye
    Leslie Kendall Dye
    • Emily Hooveras Emily Hoover
    7 episodes7 eps • 1991
    Sam Kinison
    Sam Kinison
    • Hughas Hugh
    7 episodes7 eps • 1991
    Bill Maher
    Bill Maher
    • Elliot Weedleas Elliot Weedle
    4 episodes4 eps • 1991
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Mr. Culbertsonas Mr. Culbertson
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Debbe Dunning
    Debbe Dunning
    • Laurenas Lauren
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Essence Atkins
    Essence Atkins
    • Amyas Amy
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Edas Ed
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Carmen Argenziano
    Carmen Argenziano
    • Mr. Andersonas Mr. Anderson
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Helene Udy
    Helene Udy
    • TV French Womanas TV French Woman
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Patrick Bristow
    Patrick Bristow
    • Hotel Manageras Hotel Manager
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Nan Martin
    Nan Martin
    • Margeas Marge
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds
    • Dr. Gladstoneas Dr. Gladstone
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Sharon Barr
    Sharon Barr
    • Miss Pierceas Miss Pierce
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Teri Austin
    Teri Austin
    • Joanna Newhallas Joanna Newhall
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
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      • Ian Gurvitz
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    Charlie is an accountant whose rat race life consists of an ungrateful family and boss Mr. Culbertson who ignores him. Then a miniature person Hugh advises him to live a little leading to crazy adventures.
    • imaginary friend
    • miniaturized man
    • taking charge of one's life
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      • Comedy
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      [Charlie's boss is telling a boring story at a dinner party. Hugh walks across the table beating a drum, a la the Energizer Bunny.]

      Hugh: He keeps TALKING and TALKING and TALKING!

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    7/10
    A very funny comedian in a very mediocre show
    Despite popular belief, this show was not cut short by Sam Kinison's death. He died in 1992, and the show was canceled after only 7 episodes in 1991.

    No matter how much you like Sam Kinison (and I do), there's really no excusing the show. Despite his talent and ability to work in 'cleaned up' roles quite well, Sam Kinison could not make up for the incredibly mediocre premise and writing for the show.

    Ironically, the exact same premise was later ripped off, with Bobcat Goldwait as the 'inner voice' in the show Unhappily Ever After, which was a hit, running for 100 episodes. Personally, I thought Charlie Hoover was funnier.
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    • Release date
      • November 9, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • チャーリー・フーバー
    • Production companies
      • Ian Gurvitz Productions
      • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
      • New World Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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