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Normal, Ohio

  • TV Series
  • 20002000
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
185
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
30,840
653
Normal, Ohio (2000)
Comedy
About a grown man (played by John Goodman) who moves back home after coming out that he is gay.About a grown man (played by John Goodman) who moves back home after coming out that he is gay.About a grown man (played by John Goodman) who moves back home after coming out that he is gay.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
185
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
30,840
653
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Creators
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
      • Bob Kushell
    • Stars
      • John Goodman
      • Joely Fisher
      • Greg Pitts
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    • Creators
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
      • Bob Kushell
    • Stars
      • John Goodman
      • Joely Fisher
      • Greg Pitts
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Episodes13

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    2000

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    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Butch Gamble…
    13 episodes13 eps • 2000
    Joely Fisher
    Joely Fisher
    • Pamela Theresa Gamble-Miller
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    Greg Pitts
    Greg Pitts
    • Charlie Gamble
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    Anita Gillette
    Anita Gillette
    • Joan Gamble
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    Julia McIlvaine
    Julia McIlvaine
    • Kimberly Miller
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    Cody Kasch
    Cody Kasch
    • Robbie Miller
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    Mo Gaffney
    Mo Gaffney
    • Elizabeth
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    Charles Rocket
    Charles Rocket
    • Danny
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    Orson Bean
    Orson Bean
    • William 'Bill' Gamble, Sr.
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    John Forker
    John Forker
    • Party Goer…
    2 episodes2 eps
    Anthony LaPaglia
    Anthony LaPaglia
    • David
    1 episode1 ep
    Ellen Muth
    Ellen Muth
    • Dana Le Tour
    1 episode1 ep
    Michael Charles Roman
    Michael Charles Roman
    • Kyle Le Tour
    1 episode1 ep
    Irina Pantaeva
    Irina Pantaeva
    • The Other Lisa
    1 episode1 ep
    Kate Luyben
    Kate Luyben
    • Lisa
    1 episode1 ep
    Martin Starr
    Martin Starr
    • Howie the Electronics Store Manager
    1 episode1 ep • 2000
    Wayne Duvall
    Wayne Duvall
    • Male Fan
    1 episode1 ep • 2000
    Rick Ducommun
    Rick Ducommun
    • Viper
    1 episode1 ep • 2000
    • Creators
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
      • Bob Kushell
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      13 Episodes were made but only 7 episodes got to air.
    • Quotes

      Robert 'Robbie' Miller: What is the point of having a great tree if the outside of the house looks like... like...

      Pamela Theresa Gamble-Miller: Our house?

      Robert 'Robbie' Miller: Yes.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Lucy Liu/Jay-Z (2000)

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    Top review
    I loved it, loved it, loved it!
    I loved this show! How wonderful it is to finally see a program on television that features a gay male character in the lead(!) that isn't a stereotype. In fact, he breaks all stereotypes. John Goodman plays William "Butch" Gamble, a tough, macho, masculine guy who also happens to be gay. He stands up for himself when verbally attacked and he likes football too. When is the last time a gay character on television or in the movies had all of those qualities?

    I knew it would be a good show simply because everything John Goodman does is a showcase for his amazing talent and natural style of acting. His character in "Normal, Ohio" brought to mind the characters he played in "Roseanne" and "Coyote, Ugly," but this time he is the central focus.

    The main point I want to make is that I have worked in network programming for years and I know how hard it is to get a show on the air. In fact, I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for this show's producers to even make this show at all. When critics say "Normal, Ohio" isn't as good as other programs, those critics do not realize that a few years ago, a show with a gay male character in the lead would never have been on TV at all.

    It doesn't matter if you're gay, straight, bi or whatever - everyone should support this program and watch it. Let's not forget the way America jeered Margaret Cho's sitcom "All American Girl," which should have been praised for its wonderful portrayal of an Asian family. Hopefully, "Normal, Ohio" will find an audience before it's too late.
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    • Movie Watcher
    • Nov 2, 2000

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Butch
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Carsey-Werner Company
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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