Over the Top 

When Simon is fired from a soap opera, the washed-up actor decides to crash with ex-wife Hadley at the Manhattan hotel that she runs.

Creators:

Nat Bernstein, Mitchel Katlin

Stars:

Tim Curry, Annie Potts, Luke Tarsitano

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tim Curry	...	Simon Ferguson 12 episodes, 1997
Annie Potts	...	Hadley Martin / ... 12 episodes, 1997
Luke Tarsitano	...	Daniel Martin 12 episodes, 1997
Steve Carell	...	Yorgo Galfanikos 12 episodes, 1997
Marla Sokoloff	...	Gwen Martin 11 episodes, 1997
John O'Hurley	...	Robert McSwain 11 episodes, 1997
Liz Torres	...	Rose 9 episodes, 1997

Storyline

When Simon is fired from a soap opera, the washed-up actor decides to crash with ex-wife Hadley at the Manhattan hotel that she runs.

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom | television | 

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Taglines:

At this hotel, the nuts aren't confined to the mini-bar.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

ABC Episode Guide ABC Page

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 1997 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia TriStar Television, Greengrass Productions, Katlin-Bernstein Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

11 episodes were shot (in addition to the original pilot, which was revamped and re-filmed under the title "I'm Bonnie, I'm Clyde"); only three episodes were aired on American television.

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Connections

Referenced in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Steve Carell/Kiki Layne (2018)

User Reviews

Was actually good

Over the Top was pretty funny, but it is very hard to judge since only four episodes ever aired. The episodes I saw were funny, with Tim Curry really shining. The series had an interesting premise. It's a shame this show was so short lived.