George (1993 TV series)

George
Created by Norma Safford Vela
Starring George Foreman
Crystal Cooke
Lawrence Gilliard, Jr.
Anne Haney
Pablo Irlando
Tony T. Johnson
Cleandre Norman
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Composer(s) Alan Ett
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 10 (1 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Katie Face Productions
Envy Productions
Columbia Pictures Television
Distributor Sony Pictures Television
Release
Original network ABC
Original release November 5, 1993 – January 19, 1994

George is an American sitcom that aired from November 5, 1993, to January 19, 1994. Tony Danza was co-producer of the series.[1]

Premise

George Foreman played a retired boxer who took care of troubled children.[2]

Cast

  • George Foreman as George Foster
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph as Maggie Foster
  • Tony T. Johnson as "Bubba" Foster
  • Lauren Robinson as "Vee" Foster
  • Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Lathan Basmore
  • Anne Haney as Juanita
  • Pablo Irlando as Mauricio Butler
  • Cleandre Norman as Daniel Hickok
  • Doniell Spencer as Shasta

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Pilot"TBATBANovember 5, 1993 (1993-11-05)
George tries to change the bad attitude of troubled kids.
2"2 Hip 2 Work"TBATBANovember 6, 1993 (1993-11-06)
3"Requiem for a Lightweight"TBATBANovember 13, 1993 (1993-11-13)
Daniel wants to become a professional fighter after he wins a fight at school.
4"One Joe at a Time"TBATBANovember 20, 1993 (1993-11-20)
5"Nobody Up There Likes Me"TBATBADecember 22, 1993 (1993-12-22)
6"Society Girl"TBATBADecember 29, 1993 (1993-12-29)
Shasta's father returns.
7"Homeboy's Where the Heart Is"TBATBAJanuary 5, 1994 (1994-01-05)
George makes Lathan a security guard after he breaks into a house.
8"Rapmasta Shasta"TBATBAJanuary 12, 1994 (1994-01-12)
Maggie enters Shasta into a rap contest.
9"Man of the Year"TBATBAJanuary 19, 1994 (1994-01-19)
George goes to a banquet to receive an award. Juanita and the kids watch horror movies.
10"Bringing Up Babies"TBATBAUNAIRED

References

  1. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 454. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. TV Guide. "George Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
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