Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1987
Ended
Comedy
~30m / ep
1 season
6.0/10

Down and Out in Beverly Hills is a 30 minute TV series based on the 1986 movie of the same name. It aired from July 25, 1987 to September 12, 1987 on on the fledging Fox network. It has the distinction of being the first ever show to be cancelled by Fox; only 13 episodes were produced. The cast included Hector Elizondo as Dave Whiteman, Anita Morris as Barbara Whiteman, Eileen Seeley as Jenny Whiteman, April Ortiz as Carmen the Maid, and Tim Thomerson as Jerry Baskin. Evan Richards was the only cast member of the film to reprise his role for TV.

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E1. Jerry's Mission
Apr 26, 1987 · 30m
Dave has cause for concern after learning that one of his friends owns a property which sees him acting as a 'slum landlord' to his put upon tenants.
E2. Something Mild
Jul 25, 1987 · 30m
After clashing with her parents once too often Jenny decides to run away from home.
E3. Skin Tight
Aug 1, 1987 · 30m
Barbara and Dave are shocked when they learn their mother is considering plastic surgery.
E4. Max Bedroom
Aug 8, 1987 · 30m
Max falls in love and decides Jerry is the ideal man to advice him on mattersof the heart.
E5. Altared States
Aug 15, 1987 · 30m
Julie, Dave's sister, seeks solace with the family after her boyfriend leaves her.
E6. Shapiro's Carmen
Aug 22, 1987 · 30m
A doctor falls in love with Carmen, the Whiteman's maid, and it looks like they may lose her when she considers marrying him.