The George Wendt Show
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The George Wendt Show is an American
television sitcom that aired on on CBS
from March 8, to April 12, 1995. Based on the radio show Car Talk
, the series was a star vehicle
for George Wendt
after co-starring in the NBC
sitcom Cheers
(the rights to which are now owned by CBS) throughout its run. However, the series a ratings failure and was canceled after 6 episodes aired, out of the 8 episodes produced (ABC
now owns the rights to the series).
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 number crazy situations unrelated to cars, for instance there was episode focused on George having an itchy rash and another having the brothers chaperone a high school prom.
United States
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television sitcom that aired on on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
from March 8, to April 12, 1995. Based on the radio show Car Talk
Car Talk
Car Talk is a radio talk show broadcast weekly on National Public Radio stations throughout the United States and elsewhere. Its subjects are automobiles and repair, and it often takes humorous turns...
, the series was a star vehicle
Star vehicle
A star vehicle has historically been a movie, play, TV series, or other production whose primary purpose, besides turning a profit, is to enhance someone's career. Vehicles are most commonly produced when a young or inexperienced actor has signed a long-term contract with a major studio...
for George Wendt
George Wendt
George Robert Wendt III is an American actor, best known for the roles of Norm Peterson and Tug Clarke on the television shows Cheers and Modern Men.-Early life:...
after co-starring in the 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...
sitcom Cheers
Cheers
Cheers is an American situation comedy television series that ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993. It was produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television for NBC, and was created by the team of James Burrows, Glen Charles, and Les Charles...
(the rights to which are now owned by CBS) throughout its run. However, the series a ratings failure and was canceled after 6 episodes aired, out of the 8 episodes produced (ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
now owns the rights to the series).
Premise
The series revolved around George and Dan Coleman (George WendtGeorge Wendt
George Robert Wendt III is an American actor, best known for the roles of Norm Peterson and Tug Clarke on the television shows Cheers and Modern Men.-Early life:...
and Pat Finn
Pat Finn (actor)
Pat Finn is an American film and television actor.He has guest-starred in numerous television series, notably Friends, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Seinfeld, The King of Queens, That '70s Show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Wizards of Waverly Place, House and other series...
), two-wise cracking brothers who own a car garage in Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. 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 number crazy situations unrelated to cars, for instance there was episode focused on George having an itchy rash and another having the brothers chaperone a high school prom.
Cast
- George WendtGeorge WendtGeorge Robert Wendt III is an American actor, best known for the roles of Norm Peterson and Tug Clarke on the television shows Cheers and Modern Men.-Early life:...
as George Coleman - Pat FinnPat Finn (actor)Pat Finn is an American film and television actor.He has guest-starred in numerous television series, notably Friends, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Seinfeld, The King of Queens, That '70s Show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Wizards of Waverly Place, House and other series...
as Dan Coleman - Brian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-Murray is an American comedian, screenwriter, actor and voice artist. He is the older brother of actor/comedian Bill Murray and has acted together with him in several films, including Caddyshack, Scrooged, Ghostbusters II, The Razor's Edge and Groundhog Day...
as Finnie - Kate HodgeKate HodgeKate Hodge is an American actress and film producer.-Career:Born in Berkeley, California, Hodge's first starring role was as Michelle, the heroine of the 1990 horror film Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III...
as Libby Schuster - Mark Christopher LawrenceMark Christopher LawrenceMark Christopher Lawrence is an American character actor, stand-up comedian and voice-over artist. He is perhaps best known for his role as esoteric D.J., Tone Deaf, in the 1994 satirical rap mockumentary, Fear of a Black Hat. He has co-starred in popular films such as Terminator 2: Judgment Day,...
as Fletcher Williams
Episodes
| # | Episode title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sweet Charity" | March 8, 1995 |
| 2 | "A Need for a Seed" | March 15, 1995 |
| 3 | "Grave Concerns" | March 22, 1995 |
| 4 | "Rash Behavior" | March 29, 1995 |
| 5 | "Prom Night: The Return" | April 5, 1995 |
| 6 | "A River Runs Through His Head" | April 12, 1995 |
| 7 | "And Here's To You, Mrs. Robertson" | Unaired |
| 8 | "My Brother, The Albatross" | Unaired |