Bustin' Loose (TV series)
Bustin' Loose is an American sitcom starring Jimmie Walker based on the 1981 film of the same name which aired in first-run syndication from September 26, 1987 to September 11, 1988.[1]
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| Genre | Sitcom |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Topper Carew |
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| Editor(s) | Mike Gavaldon |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Universal Television |
| Distributor | MCA TV |
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| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | September 26, 1987 – May 28, 1988 |
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| Related shows | Bustin' Loose (film) |
Synopsis
Jimmie Walker stars as Sonny Barnes, a former con artist, who had been caught by the authorities and sentenced to five years of community service. He was placed in the home of social worker Mimi Shaw (Vonetta McGee), who lived with four orphans: Rudey (Larry O. Williams, Jr.), Trish (Tyren Perry), Nikky (Aaron Lohr) and Sue Anne (Marie Cole). Sonny lived in the basement and worked around the house doing odd jobs. Meanwhile, the kids all loved listening to Sonny's ofttimes exaggerated tales.[2]
Cast
- Jimmie Walker – Sonny Barnes
- Vonetta McGee – Mimi Shaw
- Aaron Lohr – Nikky Robinson
- Tyren Perry – Trish
- Marie Cole – Sus Ann Taylor
- Larry O. Williams, Jr. – Rudey Butler
Episode list
| Nº | Title | Original air date |
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| 1 | "The First Day of the Rest of My Life" | September 19, 1987 |
| 2 | "The Baby" | September 26, 1987 |
| 3 | "Turn Around" | October 3, 1987 |
| 4 | "Cold Water Blues" | October 10, 1987 |
| 5 | "Homeless, Sweet Homeless" | October 17, 1987 |
| 6 | "Sisters" | October 24, 1987 |
| 7 | "Go for the Gold" | October 31, 1987 |
| 8 | "Wet Weather Ahead" | November 7, 1987 |
| 9 | "I Paint What I See" | November 14, 1987 |
| 10 | "Rain, Rain, Go Away" | November 21, 1987 |
| 11 | "Seems Like Old Times" | November 28, 1987 |
| 12 | "Words of Wisdom" | December 5, 1987 |
| 13 | "The Kindest Cut" | January 30, 1988 |
| 14 | "Doo Wop" | February 6, 1988 |
| 15 | "Oh, Big Brother" | February 13, 1988 |
| 16 | "Scammed Straight" | February 20, 1988 |
| 17 | "The Grass Isn't Greener" | February 27, 1988 |
| 18 | "Snow Place Like Home" | March 5, 1988 |
| 19 | "The Parent Trap" | April 9, 1988 |
| 20 | "The Gang's All Here" | April 16, 1988 |
| 21 | "I Am Woman" | April 23, 1988 |
| 22 | "Nostalgia Ain't What It Used to Be" | April 30, 1988 |
| 23 | "Rudeo and Tricia-ette" | May 7, 1988 |
| 24 | "It's a Great Big Wonderful World" | May 14, 1988 |
| 25 | "What's a Nice Girl Like You ...?" | May 21, 1988 |
| 26 | "It's a Pizza Cake" | May 28, 1988 |
Award nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
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| 1988 | Young Artist Awards | Nominated | The Most Promising New Fall Television Series | |
| Outstanding Young Actors/Actresses Ensemble in Television or Motion Picture | Marie Cole, Aaron Lohr, Tyren Perry, and Larry O. Williams, Jr. |
Stations
References
- "Television Obscurities – The Syndicated Season: 1987–1988". tvobscurities.com. 2005-02-15. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- Sonny Barnes is a small-time scam artist with a big mouth who, after a run-in with the law, is ordered to help a social worker raise four foster children of varying ages. Loosely based on the 1981 Richard Pryor movie.
- "Retro: Northern Wisconsin, Sat. July 9th, 1988". Radio Discussions. February 1, 2018.
- "Who aired what where: Lesser-known syndicated shows". Radio Discussions. August 15, 2014.
- "Retro: Yakima, WA; Sat. September 19th, 1987". Radio Discussions. June 30, 2016.
- "Retro: Detroit, Sun. July 31st, 1988". Radio Discussions. October 15, 2016.
- KTLA Comedy Preview Promo #2 9/14/87 on YouTube
- KTLA Comedy Preview Promo 1987 on YouTube
- "Retro: New York Metro - Saturday, August 13, 1988". Radio Discussions. April 11, 2010.
- September 18, 1987 WPHL-17 (Philadelphia) commercials on YouTube
- October 15, 1987 commercials on YouTube
- "Retro: Portland, OR, Sat. October 24th, 1987". Radio Discussions. September 15, 2012.
- May 6, 1988 Commercial Breaks – WVRN (Ind., Richmond) on YouTube
- WFTY commercials (Week of December 13, 1987) on YouTube
- "The Syndicated Season 1987-1988". Television Obscurities. February 1, 2004. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Retro: Reading/Philadelphia, Sunday, July 3, 1988". Radio Discussions. May 31, 2018.
External links
- Bustin' Loose on IMDb
- Bustin' Loose at TV.com
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