Brotherly Love (US TV series)
Encyclopedia
Brotherly Love is an American
sitcom that ran from September 16, 1995 to April 1, 1996, on NBC
, then moved to The WB
and aired on that network from September 15, 1996 to May 18, 1997. The series starred Joey Lawrence
, Matthew Lawrence
, Andrew Lawrence
, Melinda Culea
, Michael McShane, and Liz Vassey
.
as part of its 1995-96 schedule
and then switched to the WB for the beginning of its 1996-97 lineup
. The show also aired in syndication on Disney Channel
from 1998 until 2002. It has also previously aired on Family in Canada.
United States
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sitcom that ran from September 16, 1995 to April 1, 1996, on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
, then moved to The WB
The WB Television Network
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and aired on that network from September 15, 1996 to May 18, 1997. The series starred Joey Lawrence
Joey Lawrence
Joseph "Joey" Lawrence is an American actor, R&B-singer, and TV-host. He is known for his roles in the TV-series Gimme a Break!, Blossom, and Melissa & Joey.- Early life :...
, Matthew Lawrence
Matthew Lawrence
Matthew William Lawrence is an American actor known for his leading role in the movie Cheats with Trevor Fehrman and his role of Jack Hunter on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World from 1997 to 2000, and his roles in movies such as The Hot Chick, The Comebacks, and Mrs...
, Andrew Lawrence
Andrew Lawrence (actor)
Andrew James Lawrence is an American actor. He is sometimes credited as Andy Lawrence or Andy J. Lawrence.-Career:...
, Melinda Culea
Melinda Culea
Melinda Culea is an American film and television actress, who moved into acting after working as a model.-The A-Team:...
, Michael McShane, and Liz Vassey
Liz Vassey
Liz Vassey is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Emily Ann Sago on All My Children, Captain Liberty in The Tick, and Wendy Simms in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.- Career :...
.
Main characters
- Joseph "Joe" Roman (played by Joey LawrenceJoey LawrenceJoseph "Joey" Lawrence is an American actor, R&B-singer, and TV-host. He is known for his roles in the TV-series Gimme a Break!, Blossom, and Melissa & Joey.- Early life :...
) — He is the oldest of the three brothers. He is a half-brother to Matt, and Andy. Claire is his stepmother. He is vain, cocky and arrogant at times, and thinks highly of himself, though he is a good person at heart. He is constantly fighting for the affection of Louise Davis. His brothers really look up to him as a role model. He was born on November 10, 1975 as revealed in the episode "Once Around The Block" making him 20 years old at the start of the series. - Matthew "Matt" Roman (played by Matthew LawrenceMatthew LawrenceMatthew William Lawrence is an American actor known for his leading role in the movie Cheats with Trevor Fehrman and his role of Jack Hunter on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World from 1997 to 2000, and his roles in movies such as The Hot Chick, The Comebacks, and Mrs...
) — He is 15 and is the middle child. He bows to peer pressure easily. He is also put down by his family with some of his doings as well. Matt was an absolute neat freak and germaphobe; at the age of one, he could change his own diaper, and he went through his entire childhood without ever catching the chickenpox. He loved washing the dishes and was known for other odd habits like making "Matt water" and folding his socks. He has a crush on Kristin. He sang twice, once in an angel costume singing the last two bars of "Silent Night" (A Roman Holiday), the other (Art Attack) when he played the guitar and sang a goofy tune called "Pigeon On Your Car" (written by Matthew Lawrence himself). - Andrew "Andy" Roman (played by Andrew LawrenceAndrew Lawrence (actor)Andrew James Lawrence is an American actor. He is sometimes credited as Andy Lawrence or Andy J. Lawrence.-Career:...
) — He is the youngest. He is seen wearing a variety of costumes (including WolverineWolverine (comics)Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
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). He is a bundle of mischief and has a vivid imagination. - Louise Davis (played by Liz VasseyLiz VasseyLiz Vassey is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Emily Ann Sago on All My Children, Captain Liberty in The Tick, and Wendy Simms in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.- Career :...
) — She is a female mechanic who is seen going out with different men in a few episodes. She is an artist, even having crafted a ring for one of her suitors. She is always making sarcastic remarks to Joe from what he says about her. - Claire Roman (played by Melinda CuleaMelinda CuleaMelinda Culea is an American film and television actress, who moved into acting after working as a model.-The A-Team:...
) — She is Joe's Stepmother, and the other two boys' birth mother. She is a take-charge kind of woman. - Lloyd Burwell (played by Michael McShane) — A former Coast Guard for three years and occasional mechanic. He is overweight and is sometimes needy, but under his gruff exterior lies a sensitive, intelligent man. He used to go by the alias "The Masked Avenger", an alias he used to play pranks on Mr. Hangarter, a cruel drivers' education teacher.
Minor characters
- Kristin (played by Rebecca HerbstRebecca HerbstRebecca Herbst is an American actress, best known for playing nurse Elizabeth Webber on the daytime drama General Hospital, a role she originated on August 1, 1997, and Suzee, an alien on the Nickelodeon show, Space Cases.- Personal background :Herbst was born in Encino, California. Her parents...
) — She used to attend house parties often, but now has cleaned up her act. She is one of Matt's best friends. She used to have a crush on Joe. - Silent Jim (played by Karl David-Djerf) — He rarely speaks but when he does, Matt describes it as "something special". Instead of speaking he usually communicates with a laugh. He is a recurring cast member, although, he doesn't appear in many episodes.
- Lloyd's Mother (played by Estelle GettyEstelle GettyEstelle Scher-Gettleman , better known by her stage name Estelle Getty, was an American actress, who appeared in film, television, and theatre...
, seen only in season two's "Motherly Love") — She lives in a trailer, and is part of the reason why Lloyd is so needy. She can do cartwheels despite her age. She also teaches the mambo.
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | First air date | Last air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | September 16, 1995 | April 1, 1996 |
| 2 | 24 | September 15, 1996 | May 18, 1997 |
Cancellation and syndication
The show was first aired on NBCNBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
as part of its 1995-96 schedule
1995-96 United States network television schedule
This was the United States broadcast television schedule on all six commercial television networks for the Fall season beginning in September 1995. All times are Eastern and Pacific.New series highlighted in bold....
and then switched to the WB for the beginning of its 1996-97 lineup
1996-97 United States network television schedule
This was the United States broadcast television schedule on all six commercial television networks for the fall season beginning in September 1996. All times are Eastern and Pacific.New series highlighted in bold....
. The show also aired in syndication on Disney Channel
Disney Channel
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from 1998 until 2002. It has also previously aired on Family in Canada.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Young Artist Award Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
Nominated | Best Performance by a Young Actor | Matthew Lawrence |
| Best Performance by a Young Actress - Guest Starring Role | Lisa Rieffel Lisa Rieffel Lisa Rieffel is an American singer, musician, and actress.Rieffel was born in Denville, New Jersey. She is a founding member and lead singer of the Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Killola, and has been a singer/actress since childhood... |
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| Best Performance by an Actor Under Ten | Andrew Lawrence | |||
| 1997 | Best Performance in a TV Comedy - Leading Young Actor | |||