Where I Live
Where I Live is an American sitcom that premiered on March 5 until November 20, 1993 as part of ABC's TGIF lineup. The series was created and executive produced by Michael Jacobs and Ehrich Van Lowe.[1]
| Where I Live | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Michael Jacobs Ehrich Van Lowe |
| Written by | Alan Daniels Gary Hardwick Michael Jacobs April Kelly Lore Kimbrough Paula Mitchell Manning Ehrich Van Lowe Stan Seidel |
| Directed by | Arlene Sanford Rob Schiller David Trainer Tom Trbovich Michael Zinberg |
| Starring | Doug E. Doug Flex Alexander Shaun Baker Lorraine Toussaint Yunoka Doyle Jason Bose Smith Sullivan Walker |
| Theme music composer | Ray Colcord |
| Composer(s) | Ray Colcord |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 21 (7 unaired) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Michael Jacobs Ehrich Van Lowe |
| Producer(s) | Mitchell Bank Mark Brull Doug E. Doug April Kelly Brian LaPan Stan Seidel Dawn Tarnofsky |
| Editor(s) | Marco Zappia |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Touchstone Television |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | March 5 – November 20, 1993 |
Synopsis
The series starred Doug E. Doug as Douglas St. Martin, a Trinidadian American teenager living in the Harlem section of New York City. He lived with his caring, hard-working parents and his younger sister. Much of the show focused on Douglas's misadventures with his best friends, Reggie (Flex) and Malcolm (Shaun Baker). The show was based on Doug E. Doug's own childhood.
A midseason replacement, the series drew critical acclaim for its realistic portrayals, but the ratings were very low, putting the show on the brink of cancellation. Support from fans and Bill Cosby helped the show get renewed for a second season.[2] The show returned in the summer on Tuesdays after Full House, which raised the ratings temporarily. Bill Cosby then became a consultant on the series. However, the show was moved to Saturday nights with the debuting George as its lead in for its second season and the ratings were even lower than before. Eight episodes were produced for the second season, but the series was cancelled after only three of them had aired. George was subsequently moved to Wednesdays and canceled after airing nine episodes.
Cast
- Doug E. Doug as Douglas St. Martin
- Flex Alexander as Reggie Coltrane
- Shaun Baker as Malcolm Richardson
- Lorraine Toussaint as Marie St. Martin
- Yunoka Doyle as Sharon St. Martin
- Jason Bose Smith as Kwanzie
- Sullivan Walker as James St. Martin
Recurring cast
- Almayvonne as Vonzella
Episodes
Season 1 (1993)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Occupant" | Arlene Sanford | Michael Jacobs & Ehrich Van Lowe | March 5, 1993 |
| 2 | 2 | "One Dead Mother" | David Trainer | Lore Kimbrough | March 12, 1993 |
| 3 | 3 | "Curf Me? ... Curfew!" | David Trainer | Gary Hardwick | March 19, 1993 |
| 4 | 4 | "My Fair Forward" | David Trainer | Ehrich Van Lowe | March 26, 1993 |
| 5 | 5 | "Doug Gets Busy" | Rob Schiller | Ehrich Van Lowe | April 2, 1993 |
| 6 | 6 | "Dontay's Inferno" | David Trainer | Stan Seidel | April 6, 1993 |
| 7 | 7 | "Past Tense, Future Imperfect" | David Trainer | Paula Mitchell Manning | April 9, 1993 |
| 8 | 8 | "Opposites Attack" | David Trainer | Alan Daniels | April 16, 1993 |
| 9 | 9 | "Married ... with Children" | David Trainer | Alan Daniels & Lore Kimbrough | April 23, 1993 |
| 10 | 10 | "Malcolm 2X" | David Trainer | April Kelly | April 30, 1993 |
| 11 | 11 | "I Live Where?" | Rob Schiller | Gary Hardwick | May 7, 1993 |
| 12 | 12 | "The Terminator" | Tom Trbovich | Stan Seidel | UNAIRED |
| 13 | 13 | "Shirt Happens" | David Trainer | April Kelly | UNAIRED |
Season 2 (1993)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | "Big Mon on Campus" | Michael Zinberg | Gary Hardwick | November 6, 1993 |
| 15 | 2 | "I Am Not a Role Model" | TBA | TBA | November 13, 1993 |
| 16 | 3 | "The Big Easy" | TBA | TBA | November 20, 1993 |
| 17 | 4 | "Local Hero" | Tom Trbovich | Stan Seidel | UNAIRED |
| 18 | 5 | "Miracle on 134th Street" | TBA | TBA | UNAIRED |
| 19 | 6 | "Class Action" | TBA | TBA | UNAIRED |
| 20 | 7 | "The Domino Theory" | Matthew Diamond | Lynn Mamet | UNAIRED |
| 21 | 8 | "Let Them Eat Snacks" | TBA | TBA | UNAIRED |
Syndication
Reruns of the series, including the unaired episodes, were broadcast on the TV One cable network in 2009.
In The Netherlands, the series was aired by RTL 4.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Young Artist Awards | Nominated | Best Youth Comedian | Doug E. Doug |
| Best Youth Actress Recurring or Regular in a TV Series | Yunoka Doyle | |||
References
- Cotter, Bill (1997). The Wonderful World of Disney Television. Hyperion Books. pp. 435–437. ISBN 0-7868-6359-5.
- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2007-10-17). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present (9 ed.). Ballantine Books. p. 1510. ISBN 0-345-49773-2.