---------------- GET A LIFE ---------------- PROGRAM GUIDE by Dean Adams {dadams@netcom.com} http://www.nyx.net/~dnadams (July, 1995) ** FIRST SEASON - 22 episodes (1990-91) ** Regular cast: Chris Peterson ................... Chris Elliott Larry Potter ..................... Sam Robards Sharon Potter .................... Robin Riker Bobby Potter ..................... Zachary Benjamin Amy Potter ....................... Taylor Fry Gladys Peterson .................. Elinor Donahue Fred Peterson .................... Bob Elliott Production staff: Created by ....................... Chris Elliott Adam Resnick David Mirkin Producer ......................... David Latt Chris Elliott Marjorie Gross Adam Resnick Co-Producer ...................... Steve Pepoon Executive Producer ............... David Mirkin - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - 1. 09/23/90 "TERROR ON THE HELL LOOP 2000" (pilot) Chris Elliott, Adam Resnick, David Mirkin / David Mirkin Chris persuades Larry to take the day off work and go to an amusement park to ride the all-new Hell Loop roller coaster, but they get stuck in the loop. [Additional producer for this episode: Jason Shubb; Music: Go-Go's/Head Over Heels; originally aired Sunday/8:30pm] Connie Bristol .... Julie Brown Mr. Simon ......... Graham Jarvis Angelica .......... Lee Garlington Ride Operator ..... Tracy Walter Engineer .......... Michael G. Hagerty 2. 09/30/90 "THE PRETTIEST WEEK OF MY LIFE" Adam Resnick, Chris Elliott / David Mirkin Chris enrolls at the Handsome Boy modeling school, and becomes a male model named Sparkles. Unfortunately his career is shattered when asked to pose topless, but Chris goes on to fulfill his dream of appearing in a runway show at a department store. [music: Pretty Woman] Ted Bains ......... Brian Doyle Murray Sapphire .......... Tuc Watkins Photographer ...... Duke Moosekian Stage Manager ..... Willie Leong 3. 10/07/90 "DADICUS" Marjorie Gross / Tony Dow In an effort to preserve his status among the paperboys, Chris persuades Fred to compete in the annual father & son paperboy tournament. It seems that things have changed quite a bit since their old days of sack races and egg-carrying however. [music: Star Trek TOS fight theme] Dr. Kramer ........ Earl Boen Fletcher .......... James Hampton Otto .............. David Tom Rick .............. Clint Carmichael Guy Henry ......... Paul Coufos Eddie ............. Wesley Jonathan Billy ............. Bo Sharon 4. 10/14/90 "A FAMILY AFFAIR" Ian Gurvitz / Dwayne Hickman Chris falls in love with Sharon's sister younger sister Charleene, who has just broken up with her boyfriend. They have a brief but torrid affair. [music: How Deep is Your Love] Charleene ......... Blair Tefkin Morgan ............ Tommy Hinkley Ted ............... Larry Cedar Betty ............. Deborah Benson Usher ............. Timothy Davis-Reed 5. 10/21/90 "PILE OF DEATH" Chris Elliott, Adam Resnick / Peter Baldwin When his beloved childhood playground is condemned by the city, Chris decides to raise money to save it by setting a world record for having stuff piled on top of him. [music: That's What I Want] Himself ........... Jack Jones Mr. Pipp .......... Clive Revill Dr. Kramer ........ Earl Boen Spectator ......... Cathy Cahn Ben Spangler ...... Hal Landon, Jr. Billy ............. Bo Sharon Eddie ............. Wesley Jonathan Danny ............. Benjamin Diskin 6. 11/04/90 "PAPERBOY 2000" (90305) Adam Markowitz, Bill Freiberger / Peter Baldwin Chris and the other paperboys are fired and replaced by the new totally automated Paperboy-2000. When the machine runs amok, Chris has to come to the rescue. [Note: this episode was also known as "Chris Peterson is a Steel Drivin' Man"; End: Chris is killed by the Paperboy 2000] Dr. Kramer ........ Earl Boen Mr. Martin ........ Graham Jarvis Ben Spangler ...... Hal Landon, Jr. Mrs. Wilson ....... Mink Stole Mrs. Trogden ...... Marion Dugan Eddie ............. Wesley Jonathan Billy ............. Bo Sharon 7. 11/11/90 "DRIVERS LICENSE" David Mirkin / David Mirkin Chris falls in love with a new waitress, but she won't go out with him unless he picks her up in a car. Unfortunately Chris does not have a license. After flunking the driving test, he steals Fred's car to go on the date and winds up in a high-speed chase with the police. Jane .............. Anastasia Barzee Officer Hickox .... Don Sparks Officer Gordon .... Michael Leopard Billy ............. Bo Sharon Eddie ............. Wesley Jonathan 8. 11/18/90 "THE SITTING" Miguel Furman, Marjorie Cross, Adam Resnick / David Steinberg Chris gets a job as a housesitter for a woman along his paper route, but the house turns out to be haunted. Mrs. Cowan ........ Dorothy Patterson Stacy ............. Katherine Kamhi Pizza Guy ......... Keith Anthony Burglar ........... David Permenter Demon Dog Louie ... Lulu 9. 12/02/90 "BORED STRAIGHT" Marjorie Gross / David Mirkin After accidentally straying into the bad side of town and being taunted by a street gang, Chris decides tries to try and rehabilitate the young ruffians. Biff .............. Kirk Geiger Snake ............. David Kriegel Natalie ........... Melissa Baum 10. 12/16/90 "ZOO ANIMALS ON WHEELS" Adam Resnick / Peter Baldwin Much to Sharon's horror, Chris auditions for her local theater group and is cast as the male-lead in their latest musical production. [Note: the end credits feature Chris dancing to "Alley Cat"] Hastings .......... Craig Richard Nelson Jason ............. Martin Grey Hyena #1 .......... David Martel Bryant Hyena #2 .......... Lloyd Tee Williams Seal .............. Debi Derryberry Giraffe ........... Robert Yacko Police Chief/Lion . Ken J. Letner 11. 01/06/91 "ROOTS" Adam Markowitz, Bill Freiberger / Dwayne Hickman While searching through a box in the attic, Chris finds an old receipt and a photo of himself as a baby with an Amish couple. Chris realizes he must have been adopted and his real name is "Emmett". He then leaves on a quest to find his real parents. Fred and Gladys must find him. Jedidiah .......... Steven Gilborn Marta ............. Elsa Raven 12. 02/03/91 "THE COUNTERFEIT WATCH STORY" (90312) Adam Resnick / David Mirkin Chris saves up to buy a $100 Chrono-Sync 2000 underwater watch, but it falls apart the very first time in the shower. He then becomes part of a sting operation in an attempt to catch the crooks who are responsible. [end: Chris gets shot in the head by a cop] Richardson ........ Kevin Scannell Tom ............... Richard Foronjy Vic ............... Duke Moosekian Salesman .......... Bradley Mott Owens ............. Charles Walker 13. 02/10/91 "CHRIS VS. DONALD" Adam Resnick / Dwayne Hickman The Peterson's have their annual family reunion, but Chris dreads the appearance of Donald, his more-successful arch rival in the family. Cousin Donald ..... Jacke Earle Haley Uncle Sid ......... Bill Cort Uncle Milt ........ James Keane Uncle Brad ........ David Wiley Aunt Molly ........ Pat Crawford Brown Aunt Tilly ........ Bibi Osterwald Aunt Kathy ........ Marte Boyle Slout 14. 02/24/91 "CHRIS WINS A CELEBRITY" Adam Resnick / Dean Parisot Chris enters a contest and wins a dream weekend living with his favorite TV talk show host Sandy Connors. [music: Afternoon Delight] Sandy ............. Martin Mull 15. 03/10/91 "HOUSEBOY 2000" Marjorie Gross / Peter Baldwin When Chris burns down Sharon's kitchen, he agrees to act as her servant to pay for the damage. She then proceeds to break his will and turn Chris into her willing slave. Larry must try and deprogram him. [music: Master and Servant] Mr. Hampton ....... Chuck Sloan Betty ............. Deborah Benson Woman ............. Jill Womack 16. 03/24/91 "MARRIED" David Mirkin / David Mirkin Chris falls in love with his soul-mate: leggy supermodel Nicolette Preston. They have a whirlwind romance, marriage, and divorce all in one day. [end: Chris is killed when one of those giant boulders falls on him] Nicolette ......... Deborah Shelton Patti ............. Lee Garlington Dr. Rand .......... Julie K. Payne Justice of the Peace .. Lewis Arquette 17. 03/31/91 "CAMPING 2000" Steve Pepoon / Dean Parisot It's time for Fred's regular solo camping trip, but Chris and Larry manage to convince Fred to let them go along. Once Fred manages to lose them in the woods, Chris and Larry eat wild berries which cause them to believe Fred is a homicidal maniac out for blood. Beautiful Woman ... Theresa Ring 18. 04/07/91 "THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER SHOW" {7.2/12} Adam Resnick / David Mirkin Chris idolizes construction workers, and his dream comes true when Fred hires three of them to extend the kitchen. Chris will do anything to be accepted by them, but his loyalties are tested when they try to rip-off his father. Chris is forced to engage in a dreaded tool-belt fight. [Note: this episode aired Sunday, at 8:30pm] Dick .............. Ritch Brinkley Ray ............... Mickey Jones Don ............... Peter Spellos Priest ............ David Doty 19. 04/21/91 "THE BIG CITY" Marjorie Gross / Peter Baldwin Chris decides to finally visit the big city, but upon arriving somebody slips him a mickey and his wallet is missing. When a newspaper reporter hears the story, her article dubs Chris "Walletboy" and he becomes the darling of the city. Everything crumbles when it is discovered that he actually just left the wallet at home. [end: Chris dies and turns into a skeleton while waiting for the City to forgive him; end credits feature Chris the skeleton being given a parade] May Evans ......... Anastasia Barzee Officer O'Meara ... Gerry Gibson J.D. Windell ...... John T. Olson Room Service Guy .. Robin Michael Cahall Lady of the Night . D.F. Horner Mayor ............. Art Kassul Shell Guy ......... Eric Kohner Fedora Guy ........ Adam Stone 20. 04/28/91 "NEPTUNE 2000" Steve Pepoon / David Mirkin The $19.99 submarine Chris ordered 20 years earlier finally arrives, but he has to persuade Fred to help him build it. They then become trapped underwater while taking the new sub for a test ride in the shower. [end: Chris dies an old man, waiting for a refund to show up] Young Chris ....... Brandon Crane 21. 05/12/91 "CHRIS AND LARRY SWITCH LIVES" Edd Hall / David Mirkin Chris activates a curse when he removes an arrowhead from an indian burial ground. The punishment: he must live his worst nightmare and trade lives with Larry. Jackie ............ Beth Broderick Bobby ............. Brady Bluhm Amy ............... Taylor Fry 22. 05/19/91 "PSYCHIC 2000" David Mirkin / David Mirkin Chris chokes to death while eating his morning cereal, he then comes back to life with the ability to see "flashbacks" from the future. He has a vision of Sharon being murdered, but nobody believes him. [end: Sharon strangles Chris to death] Ted ............... Larry Cedar Betty ............. Deborah Benson Abe Lincoln ....... Robert V. Barron Guy ............... Gary Bolen - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - ---------------- GET A LIFE ---------------- ** SECOND SEASON - 13 episodes (1991-92) ** Regular cast: Chris Peterson ................... Chris Elliott Gus Borden ....................... Brian Doyle-Murray Sharon Potter .................... Robin Riker Gladys Peterson .................. Elinor Donahue Fred Peterson .................... Bob Elliott Production staff: Producer ......................... David Latt Chris Elliott Adam Resnick Steve Pepoon Jace Richdale Executive Producer ............... David Mirkin 23. 11/09/91 "CHRIS MOVES OUT" (201) David Mirkin, Adam Resnick / David Mirkin Much to his parents amazement (and joy), Chris finally leaves home and rents a room with a "garage motif" from gruff ex-cop Gus Borden. [music: Georgy Girl; the end credits feature Gus sharpening his axe in the garage, while Chris sleeps in the background] 24. 11/16/91 "LARRY ON THE LOOSE" (202) Bob Odenkirk / David Mirkin Following a talk from Chris, Larry decides to leave Sharon and run away from home. Chris and Gus search the town for him, but after seeing Chris again Larry is gone for good. [Note: the end credits feature Chris playing in a tennis match] Larry ............. Sam Robards Wino .............. Anthony Mangano Morgue Attendant .. Larry Randolph Businessman ....... David Mirkin * 25. 11/23/91 "MEAT LOCKER 2000" (203) Jace Richdale / David Mirkin When Chris chases off Sharon's new boyfriend, she must use him to take her former beau's place at a dinner party. Chris and Sharon get trapped in her walk-in living room meat locker, and are forced to "share warmth". Chris tells Sharon that while he has considered her an evil, castrating, she-creature from hell, he also always found her to be quite shapely. [Note: the end credits feature clips of Sharon beating up Chris] Dr. Glen Morris ... Drew Pillsbury Janet ............. Marti Muller Tammy ............. Louan Gideon Bill .............. Michael Halpin 26. 11/30/91 "HEALTH INSPECTOR 2000" (204) {3.1/5} Steve Pepoon / Dean Parisot Chris joins the glamorous world of food inspecting but he is sickened by what he finds, until the $5 bribes start coming in. When his conscience catches up with him, Chris agrees to testify before a special committee. [music: "Money"; end: Chris has a hole shot through his stomach; the end credits feature Chris singing in his front yard, with a cat strapped to his face; episode aired Saturday, at 9:30pm] Rob ............... Thom Sharp Senator ........... Warren Frost Mysterious Voice .. Nick Toth Cook .............. Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter Ernie ............. Charles Bazaldua 27. 12/07/91 "CHRIS GETS HIS TONSILS OUT" (205) {4.0/7} Andrew Gordon, Eileen Conn / David Mirkin Chris goes to the doctor after having a sore throat, and is terrified when told he needs a tonsillectomy. With his voice gone after the operation, Sharon torments Chris. His voice returns just in time for Chris to drop dead as one of the .001% who die from tonsillectomies. Dr. Garrett ....... Earl Boen Amy Potter ........ Taylor Fry 28. 12/14/91 "PRISONER OF LOVE" (206) {3.4/6} Charlie Kaufman / David Mirkin When his pen-pal Irma Jane Cooley is released from jail, Chris falls in love and convinces her to move in. Unfortunately Irma starts rebuilding her criminal empire, and Chris becomes her hostage when the police raid the place. [end: Chris dies after Gus accidentally shoots him about five times; news report at says: "Today's tense hostage situation thankfully resulted in only one death, 58-year old moron paperboy Chris Peterson"; the end credits feature Chris pleading out the window to the police that he is a real hostage] Irma .............. Nora Dunn Policeman #1 ...... Don Sparks Policeman #2 ...... John Putch 29. 12/21/91 "CHRIS THE ESCORT" (207) {4.3/8} Adam Resnick / John Fortenberry Chris goes to work at an escort service and becomes the kept man of an older woman, at least until her husband returns from the hospital. [Note: this episode has a "Benny Hill" chase scene ending; the end credits feature footage from a riot at a european soccer match] Margaret Gardner .. Dena Dietrich Henry Gardner ..... Ralph Manza Mark .............. Paul Feig Woman Interviewer . Twink Caplan Nancy ............. Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst Older Woman ....... Laurel Lockhart 30. 01/12/92 "GIRLFRIEND 2000" (208) {6.1/10} David Mirkin / David Mirkin After being hit by her car, Chris becomes madly obsessed with a woman scientist named Tricia Paddington. He decides to start stalking her until she goes out with him. Meanwhile, another woman stalks Chris. [music: "Obsesion"; end: Chris is stabbed to death by his stalker; the end credits feature Chris laying in the street being run over; this episode aired Sunday, at 10:00pm] Tricia ............ Emma Samms Evelyn ............ Amy Yasbeck Russell ........... Sandy Helberg Herbert ........... Nicholas Shaffer 31. 01/19/92 "CHRIS' BRAIN" (209) {6.5/10} Steve Pepoon / John Fortenberry The neighborhood is overrun by toxic waste, but Chris and Gus refuse to leave the house. After almost dying, they wake up to discover Chris has become a genius and Gus has an aptitude for origami. Chris decides the best use for his new abilities is to win every spelling bee. [Note: the extended version of the title for this episode is: "Chris' Brain Starts Working"; music: Strange Brew] World Judge ....... Matthew Faison Nax ............... Mitch Pileggi Brian ............. Tim Farrell Judge ............. Art Kassul Ivanovich ......... George Roth 32. 02/02/92 "BAD FISH" (210) {4.5/7} Bob Odenkirk / David Mirkin Chris decides to throw a party, and gets a wheelbarrow of shellfish as the main course. Nobody but Sharon shows up, and the fish turns out to be spoiled. It causes anyone who eats it to have temporary amnesia. Chris convinces them that they enjoy everything he does, such as dancing to "Alley Cat" all night long. [end: Sharon and Gus rip Chris' head off and kick it around the yard; the end credits feature more of Gus and Sharon's kicking] 33. 02/09/92 "SPEWEY AND ME" (211) {5.0/7} Jace Richdale / David Mirkin SPEWEY the alien (Special Person Entering the World, Egg Yolks), crashes into the back yard. Chris wants to protect him from the evil G-Men, but Gus sees the being bringing big bucks, perhaps from Michael Jackson's zoo. In the end, the alien turns out to be delicious (and self-saucing). Spewy ............. Arturo Gil Voice of Spewey ... Frank Welker Amy ............... Taylor Fry Brooks ............ Dave Florek Mason ............. Michael Frances Clarke Pebo Griffin ...... Rick Fitts 34. 03/01/92 "1977 2000" (212) {5.8/9} Charlie Kaufman / David Mirkin Chris makes a time travel drink to go back in time, in an attempt to prevent Gus from being thrown off the police force for taking a leak on his captain. Unfortunately the alternatives turn out to be worse. [end: Chris explodes after drinking the wrong potion; the end credits feature a shot of the burning remains of Chris' body] Kevin ............. Ron K. James Young Chris ....... Bo Sharon Captain Block ..... Art Kassul 35. 03/08/92 "CLIP SHOW" (213) {6.2/10} David Mirkin / David Mirkin Chris takes his first plane ride, but he falls out of the airliner when he thinks "EXIT" is a door to the rest room. Chris then precedes to recall situations (episodes) from his past in flashbacks. "The End?" Clips from the following episodes are used: 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 19, 18, 20, 33. Next is a montage sequence of Chris getting injured. [end: Chris is blown up after landing on a bed of plastic explosives] Stewardess ........ Theresa Ring - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - APPENDIX I - TITLE LISTING (broadcast order) First Season: 1. 09/23/90 TERROR ON THE HELL LOOP 2000 2. 09/30/90 THE PRETTIEST WEEK OF MY LIFE 3. 10/07/90 DADICUS 4. 10/14/90 A FAMILY AFFAIR 5. 10/21/90 PILE OF DEATH 6. 11/04/90 PAPERBOY 2000 7. 11/11/90 DRIVERS LICENSE 8. 11/18/90 THE SITTING 9. 12/02/90 BORED STRAIGHT 10. 12/16/90 ZOO ANIMALS ON WHEELS 11. 01/06/91 ROOTS 12. 02/03/91 THE COUNTERFEIT WATCH STORY 13. 02/10/91 CHRIS VS. DONALD 14. 02/24/91 CHRIS WINS A CELEBRITY 15. 03/10/91 HOUSEBOY 2000 16. 03/24/91 MARRIED 17. 03/31/91 CAMPING 2000 18. 04/07/91 THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER SHOW 19. 04/21/91 THE BIG CITY 20. 04/28/91 NEPTUNE 2000 21. 05/12/91 CHRIS AND LARRY SWITCH LIVES 22. 05/19/91 PSYCHIC 2000 Second Season: 23. 11/09/91 CHRIS MOVES OUT 24. 11/16/91 LARRY ON THE LOOSE 25. 11/23/91 MEAT LOCKER 2000 26. 11/30/91 HEALTH INSPECTOR 2000 27. 12/07/91 CHRIS GETS HIS TONSILS OUT 28. 12/14/91 PRISONER OF LOVE 29. 12/21/91 CHRIS THE ESCORT 30. 01/12/92 GIRLFRIEND 2000 31. 01/19/92 CHRIS' BRAIN 32. 02/02/92 BAD FISH 33. 02/09/92 SPEWEY AND ME 34. 03/01/92 1977 2000 35. 03/08/92 CLIP SHOW - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - APPENDIX II - TITLE LISTING (alphabetical order) 34. 03/01/92 1977 2000 32. 02/02/92 BAD FISH 19. 04/21/91 THE BIG CITY 9. 12/02/90 BORED STRAIGHT 17. 03/31/91 CAMPING 2000 21. 05/12/91 CHRIS AND LARRY SWITCH LIVES 27. 12/07/91 CHRIS GETS HIS TONSILS OUT 23. 11/09/91 CHRIS MOVES OUT 29. 12/21/91 CHRIS THE ESCORT 13. 02/10/91 CHRIS VS. DONALD 14. 02/24/91 CHRIS WINS A CELEBRITY 31. 01/19/92 CHRIS' BRAIN 35. 03/08/92 CLIP SHOW 18. 04/07/91 THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER SHOW 12. 02/03/91 THE COUNTERFEIT WATCH STORY 3. 10/07/90 DADICUS 7. 11/11/90 DRIVERS LICENSE 4. 10/14/90 A FAMILY AFFAIR 30. 01/12/92 GIRLFRIEND 2000 26. 11/30/91 HEALTH INSPECTOR 2000 15. 03/10/91 HOUSEBOY 2000 24. 11/16/91 LARRY ON THE LOOSE 16. 03/24/91 MARRIED 25. 11/23/91 MEAT LOCKER 2000 20. 04/28/91 NEPTUNE 2000 6. 11/04/90 PAPERBOY 2000 2. 09/30/90 THE PRETTIEST WEEK OF MY LIFE 5. 10/21/90 PILE OF DEATH 28. 12/14/91 PRISONER OF LOVE 22. 05/19/91 PSYCHIC 2000 11. 01/06/91 ROOTS 8. 11/18/90 THE SITTING 33. 02/09/92 SPEWEY AND ME 1. 09/23/90 TERROR ON THE HELL LOOP 2000 10. 12/16/90 ZOO ANIMALS ON WHEELS - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - APPENDIX III - CAST LISTING Anderson-Gunter, Jeffrey Cook 26. Anthony, Keith Pizza Guy 8. Arquette, Lewis Justice of the Peace 16. Barron, Robert V. Abe Lincoln 22. Barzee, Anastasia Jane 7. May Evans 19. Baum, Melissa Natalie 9. Bazaldua, Charles Ernie 26. Benjamin, Zachary Bobby Potter (season 1) Benson, Deborah Betty 4, 15, 22 Bluhm, Brady Bobby 21. Boen, Earl Dr. Kramer 3, 5, 6 Dr. Garrett 27. Bolen, Gary Guy 22. Brinkley, Ritch Dick 18. Broderick, Beth Jackie 21. Brown, Julie Connie Bristol 1. Bryant, David Martel Hyena #1 10. Cahn, Cathy Spectator 5. Caplan, Twink Woman Interviewer 29. Carmichel, Clint Rick 3. Cedar, Larry Ted 4, 22 Clarke, Michael Frances Mason 33. Cort, Bill Uncle Sid 13. Coufos, Paul Guy Henry 3. Crane, Brandon Young Chris 20. Crawford Brown, Pat Aunt Molly 13. Davis-Reed, Timothy Usher 4. Derryberry, Debi Seal 10. Dietrich, Dena Margaret Gardner 29. Diskin, Benjamin Danny 5. Donahue, Elinor Gladys Peterson * Doty, David Priest 18. Doyle-Murray, Brian Ted Bains 2. Gus Borden 23-35 Dugan, Marion Mrs. Trogden 6. Dunn, Nora Irma 28. Earle Haley, Jacke Cousin Donald 13. Elliott, Bob Fred Peterson * Elliott, Chris Chris Peterson * Faison, Matthew World Judge 31. Farrell, Tim Brian 31. Feig, Paul Mark 29. Fitts, Rick Pebo Griffin 33. Florek, Dave Brooks 33. Foronjy, Richard Tom 12. Frost, Warren Senator 26. Fry, Taylor Amy Potter (season 1) Amy 21, 27, 33 Garlington, Lee Angelica 1. Patti 16. Geiger, Kirk Biff 9. Gibson, Gerry Officer O'Meara 19. Gideon, Louan Tammy 25. Gil, Arturo Spewy 33. Gilborn, Steven Jedidiah 11. Grey, Martin Jason 10. Hagerty, Michael G. Engineer 1. Halpin, Michael Bill 25. Hampton, James Fletcher 3. Helberg, Sandy Russell 30. Hinkley, Tommy Morgan 4. Horner, D.F. Lady of the Night 19. James, Ron K. Kevin 34. Jarvis, Graham Mr. Simon 1. Mr. Martin 6. Jonathan, Wesley Eddie 3, 5-7 Jones, Jack Himself 5. Jones, Mickey Ray 18. Kamhi, Katherine Stacy 8. Kassul, Art Mayor 19. Judge 31. Captain Block 34. Keane, James Uncle Milt 13. Kohner, Eric Shell Guy 19. Kriegel, David Snake 9. Landon, Hal Ben Spangler 5-6 Leong, Willie Stage Manager 2. Leopard, Michael Officer Gordon 7. Lockhart, Laurel Older Woman 29. Lulu Demon Dog Louie 8. Mangano, Anthony Wino 24. Manza, Ralph Henry Gardner 29. Michael Cahall, Robin Room Service Guy 19. *Mirkin, David Businessman 24. Moosekian, Duke Photographer 2. Vic 12. Mott, Bradley Salesman 12. Mull, Martin Sandy 14. Muller, Marti Janet 25. Olson, John T. J.D. Windell 19. Osterwald, Bibi Aunt Tilly 13. Parkhurst, Heather Elizabeth Nancy 29. Patterson, Dorothy Mrs. Cowan 8. Payne, Julie K. Dr. Rand 16. Permenter, David Burglar 8. Pileggi, Mitch Nax 31. Pillsbury, Drew Dr. Glen Morris 25. Putch, John Policeman #2 28. Randolph, Larry Morgue Attendant 24. Raven, Elsa Marta 11. Revill, Clive Mr. Pipp 5. Richard Nelson, Craig Hastings 10. Riker, Robin Sharon Potter * Ring, Theresa Beautiful Woman 17. Stewardess 35. Robards, Sam Larry Potter (season 1) Larry 24. Roth, George Ivanovich 31. Samms, Emma Tricia 30. Scannell, Kevin Richardson 12. Shaffer, Nicholas Herbert 30. Sharon, Bo Billy 3, 5-7 Young Chris 34. Sharp, Thom Rob 26. Shelton, Deborah Nicolette 16. Sloan, Chuck Mr. Hampton 15. Slout, Marte Boyle Aunt Kathy 13. Sparks, Don Officer Hickox 7. Policeman #1 28. Spellos, Peter Don 18. Stole, Mink Mrs. Wilson 6. Stone, Adam Fedora Guy 19. Tefkin, Blair Charleene 4. Tom, David Otto 3. Toth, Nick Mysterious Voice 26. Walker, Charles Owens 12. Walter, Tracy Ride Operator 1. Watkins, Tuc Sapphire 2. Welker, Frank Voice of Spewey 33. Wiley, David Uncle Brad 13. Williams, Lloyd Tee Hyena #2 10. Womack, Jill Woman 15. Yacko, Robert Giraffe 10. Yasbeck, Amy Evelyn 30. - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - APPENDIX IV - WRITING CREDITS Eileen Conn 27* Chris Elliott 1*, 2*, 5* Bill Freiberger 6*, 11 Miguel Furman 8* Andrew Gordon 27* Marjorie Gross 3, 8*, 9, 15, 19 Ian Gurvitz 4. Edd Hall 21. Charlie Kaufman 28, 34 Adam Markowitz 6*, 11* David Mirkin 1*, 7, 16, 22, 23*, 30, 35 Bob Odenkirk 24, 32 Steve Pepoon 17, 20, 26, 31 Adam Resnick 1*, 2*, 5*, 8*, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 23*, 29 Jace Richdale 25, 33 [ * = shared writing credit ] - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - APPENDIX V - DIRECTING CREDITS David Mirkin 1-2, 7, 9, 12, 16, 18, 20-25, 27-28, 30, 32-35 Peter Baldwin 5-6, 10, 15, 19 Tony Dow 3. John Fortenberry 29, 31 Dwayne Hickman 4, 11, 13 Dean Parisot 14, 17, 26 David Steinberg 8. - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - APPENDIX VI - ZOO ANIMALS ON WHEELS Here is a complete transcript for the stage act in episode #10: [announcer] Since the beginning of time, zoo animals have sat patiently in their cages while we humans stared, pointed, and threw candy at them. But oh what a magical day it would be if these confined beasts could leap from their cages, free to sing, free to frolic, free to... ROLLER SKATE! [giraffe] I'm a giraffe. I'm a giraffe. I'm a giraffe. I have a long neck. I have a long neck. 'Cause i'm a giraffe. I'm a giraffe. [seal] I'm cranky old seal and I live upon the ice, but if you throw me a fish i'll act very nice. [wildebeest] I'm the lonely wildebeest... Proud yet frail from my nose to my tail. But here's the good news, i've got wheels - on my shoes, and with some music to guide me... I know I can dance. Everybody... Come on! And that's the opening print. [wildebeest] Don't be sad, wise old gelicol hippo. I know you're dying of thirst and this village has no water. But hey, I know the one thing that will make you happy. What's the one thing all zoo animals love when they're sad? [everyone] A LIGHT SHOW!! [wildebeest] That's right. A light show with disco music. Everyone dance! [wildebeest] Living in a zoo can be very sad... People stare at you and make you mad. Oh how I wonder what they would do, if animals stared at them like they were in a zoo... [chorus] How would you like it, when we stare at you? It doesn't it feel good, now isn't that true. How would you like it, when we stare at you? It doesn't it feel good, now isn't that true. [wildebeest] Out of my way you meddling guardsman, for I have a date with her royal highness Lady Stripes. [hyenas] You? A poor homely wildebeest have a date with Lady Stripes? That is so funny a thought, I think we shall laugh now! [lady stripes] Silence! Silence you wretched hyenas! [wildebeest] Oh, my. Suddenly we're very quiet, aren't we? [lady stripes] From this day forward, no one shall mock the kindly wildebeest. (chris: I don't remember the word fat being in the script) [lady stripes] Be gone servants! For you have just insulted my future prince. [wildebeest] Oh, your highness! I am at a loss for words. I guess the only thing left for us to do is kiss each other. (sharon: oh, god!) (chris: I bet the old man never gave you one like that, huh?) [wildebeest] And now, we shall rule the animal kingdom together as man and wife. And here is our first proclamation... No more zoo, no more cages. Only roller skates, disco music, and an occasional light show. So zoo animals rejoice, for we are all free! [chorus] We're zoo animals on wheels, that's what we are. We're zoo animals on wheels, we're proud we've come so far. We're finally free to sing and skate, upon the street and on the lake. We're zoo animals on wheels... - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - APPENDIX VII - NOTES Get A Life creators Chris Elliott and Adam Resnick were both former writers for Late Night With David Letterman, before leaving to start the new series. David Mirkin formerly wrote and produced for Newhart. Steve Pepoon was on the ALF writing staff. The show is set in the town of Greenville. Gus Borden's house is at 1804 York Lane. Larry and Sharon live at 1343 Meadowbrook Lane. Bob Elliott (best known from "Bob and Ray") is Chris' real father. GAL broadcast history: Sunday 8:30pm 09/90 to 08/91 Saturday 9:30pm 11/91 to 12/91 Sunday 10:00pm 12/91 to 04/92 Chris' favorite song is "Alley Cat". He dances to it in the following episodes: Zoo Animals on Wheels (10) Chris the Escort (29) Bad Fish (32) Running gag on the show: Chris Peterson gets killed. He dies at the end of about 11 episodes: Killed by Paperboy 2000 (6) Crushed by giant boulder (16) Turns into skeleton (19) Dies as an old man (20) Strangled by Sharon (22) Dies from tonsillitis (27) Shot multiple times (28) Stabbed to death (30) Head ripped off by Sharon and Gus (32) Chris explodes (34) Chris is blown up (35) Notes on time travel, from "1977 2000". The five known ways to travel back in time: 1. Running like a girl at the speed of light. 2. Nifty time machine, but a family of raccoons is living inside. 3. Use friend Steve's DeLorean, but the left blinker is out. 4. Time tunnel, don't have the bugs out yet (and they are *big* bugs!). 5. Time travel drink! How to make Time Juice: 1. A few watches 2. A little sundial 3. Thyme 4. Cover of Time magazine 5. A couple of stones from Stone Henge 6. and a precious lock of Michael J. Fox's hair! Chris Elliott -- Movie Star! Here is a list of his many movie credits: Manhunter (1986), FBI lab technician. The Abyss (1989), "Bendix". New York Stories (1989), robber. Groundhog Day (1993), "Larry" the cameraman. CB4 (1993), "A. White". and, of course the great: CABIN BOY (1994), "Nathanial Mayweather" Chris Elliott did two half-hour cable specials for Cinemax. Both of them are *very* funny, and are available on video. Action Family (1986) F.D.R. A One Man Show (1987) ACTION FAMILY theme song: When dad is at home, and we are together, there's always a lot of love to spare. But when he's at work, we hit stormy weather, and danger and death are in the air. Now mom does her best, and we can do better, but kids will be kids - that's what we say. 'Cause when things get rough, love isn't the answer, if crime is a cancer, lets blow it away! Yes, call the Action... FAMILY! You know what to do in a tight spot, Action... FAMILY! You laugh in the face of destruction. Action Fam-i-ly! Just before Get A Life, Chris was a co-star on the short-lived NBC series "Nick & Hilary's" (1989). Chris' character was named "Spin", a strange (but very hip) maitre'd. There were only three episodes of this series aired. After Get A Life, Robin Riker went on to star in another series on Fox: "Shaky Ground" with Matt frewer, but unfortunately it was canceled after only one season. Next she co-starred with Ed Asner in the CBS comedy "Thunder Alley", about a woman and her two children moving in with her father. Brian Doyle-Murray also went on star in another Fox series, "Bakersfield P.D.". After that he was part of the cast for the short-lived CBS comedy "The George Wendt Show". Fan letters for Chris Elliott can be sent to the following address: Chris Elliott Elliottland Productions 10622 Kinnard Ave - A Los Angeles, CA 90024-5963 GET A LIFE Internet resources: Usenet newsgroup: alt.fan.chris-elliott GAL Program Guide home page http://nyx10.cs.du.edu:8001/~dnadams/index.html ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/gu/guides/.index.html FORMAT FOR EPISODE LISTINGS: a. _ b _ " episode title " ( c ) { d/e } writer(s) / director a. episode number by airing order d. rating b. original air date e. ratings share c. production code --==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==-- Note: you may freely distribute this guide in electronic form for personal use, provided it is distributed in it's entirety, and with all original author and copyright information intact. Any sales of this document are expressly forbidden, without the specific consent of the author. 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