The George Wendt Show
GenreSitcom
Created byLew Schneider
Peter Tolan
Written byMike Martineau
Gordon R. Mckee
Daphne Pollon
David Regal
Lew Schneider
Peter Tolan
Directed byRobby Benson
Rick Beren
Terry Hughes
StarringGeorge Wendt
Pat Finn
Brian Doyle-Murray
Kate Hodge
Mark Christopher Lawrence
ComposerFred Kaz
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8 (2 unaired)
Production
Executive producerPeter Tolan
ProducersLew Schneider
Michael Petok
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesThe Cloudland Company
Touchstone Television
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseMarch 8 (1995-03-08) –
April 12, 1995 (1995-04-12)

The George Wendt Show is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from March 8 to April 12, 1995.[1] Based on the public radio show Car Talk, the series was a star vehicle for George Wendt after co-starring in the NBC sitcom Cheers throughout its run.[2] However, the series was a ratings failure and was canceled after six episodes aired, out of the eight episodes produced.

Premise

The series revolved around George and Dan Coleman (George Wendt and Pat Finn), two wise cracking brothers who own a car garage in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to running the garage, they were also hosts of "Points and Plugs": a call-in radio show about car repair. However, the brothers would mostly get caught up in a number of crazy situations unrelated to cars. For instance, there was an episode focused on George having an itchy rash, a Halloween episode where George confronts the spirit of his Uncle Lou, and another having the brothers chaperone a high school prom.[2]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
1"Sweet Charity"Rick BerenDavid RegalMarch 8, 1995 (1995-03-08)15.7[3]
2"A Need for Seed"UnknownUnknownMarch 15, 1995 (1995-03-15)11.9[4]
3"Grave Concerns"Rick BerenGordon R. McKeeMarch 22, 1995 (1995-03-22)9.8[5]
4"Rash Behavior"UnknownUnknownMarch 29, 1995 (1995-03-29)8.9[6]
5"Prom Night: The Return"UnknownUnknownApril 5, 1995 (1995-04-05)7.9[7]
6"A River Runs Through His Head"UnknownUnknownApril 12, 1995 (1995-04-12)8.2[8]
7"And Here's to You, Mrs. Robertson"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
8"My Brother, the Albatross"Rick BerenPeter TolanUnaired (Unaired)N/A

References

  1. ↑ Cotter, Bill (1997). The Wonderful World of Disney Television. Hyperion Books. pp. 466–467. ISBN 0-7868-6359-5.
  2. 1 2 The George Wendt Show Reviewed by Bruce Fretts, Apr 07, 1995 - Entertainment Weekly
  3. ↑ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 15, 1995. p. 3D.
  4. ↑ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 22, 1995. p. 3D.
  5. ↑ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 29, 1995. p. 3D.
  6. ↑ DeRosa, Robin (April 5, 1995). "Oscar show, celeb chats keep ABC on top". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  7. ↑ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. April 12, 1995. p. 3D.
  8. ↑ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. April 19, 1995. p. 3D.
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