CineScope
Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1987 - 1987

Jerry's Mission

26th April 1987
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.

Something Mild

25th July 1987
Episode 2
After clashing with her parents once too often Jenny decides to run away from home.

Skin Tight

1st August 1987
Episode 3
Barbara and Dave are shocked when they learn their mother is considering plastic surgery.

Max Bedroom

8th August 1987
Episode 4
Max falls in love and decides Jerry is the ideal man to advice him on mattersof the heart.

Altared States

15th August 1987
Episode 5
Julie, Dave's sister, seeks solace with the family after her boyfriend leaves her.

Shapiro's Carmen

22nd August 1987
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.

Dancing in the Dark

5th September 1987
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.

You Ought to Be in Pictures

12th September 1987
Episode 8
Dave has turned film investor but doesn't realise the star of the film, Dirk Stoner, is somewhat over the hill.

A Fistful of Dollars (1)

Episode 9
Dave learns that his business manager has been embezzling large amount of funds from his company.

For a Few Dollars More (2)

Episode 10
Dave has to face up to the fact that he may be penniless.

Jerry Jumps Right In

Episode 11
Jerry gets a job playing piano on a cruise ship but is soon struggling with the pressures of regular employment.

The Legend That Is Barbara

Episode 12
Barbara finds herself heavily mixed up with the mafia after buying into a pizza parlor.

Jerry Strikes Out

Episode 13
Jerry manages to bring Dave's entire workforce out on strike.
Top Cast
Comedy

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.

Watch Providers 🇬🇧
Currently no watch providers
Production Companies
Full Crew

No media available

showData