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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Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
After clashing with her parents once too often Jenny decides to run away from home.
Episode 3
Barbara and Dave are shocked when they learn their mother is considering plastic surgery.
Episode 4
Max falls in love and decides Jerry is the ideal man to advice him on mattersof the heart.
Episode 5
Julie, Dave's sister, seeks solace with the family after her boyfriend leaves her.
Episode 6
A doctor falls in love with Carmen, the Whiteman's maid, and it looks like they may lose her when she considers marrying him.
Episode 7
Barbara feels something is missing from her life after meeting with one of her old friends who has made a big success of her life - after listening to the wise words of Jerry.
Episode 8
Dave has turned film investor but doesn't realise the star of the film, Dirk Stoner, is somewhat over the hill.
Episode 9
Dave learns that his business manager has been embezzling large amount of funds from his company.
Episode 10
Dave has to face up to the fact that he may be penniless.
Episode 11
Jerry gets a job playing piano on a cruise ship but is soon struggling with the pressures of regular employment.
Episode 12
Barbara finds herself heavily mixed up with the mafia after buying into a pizza parlor.
Episode 13
Jerry manages to bring Dave's entire workforce out on strike.
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