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Perfect Strangers

Cast & Crew

William Bickley
supervising producer / executive producer / co-executive producer
151 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Robert L. Boyett
executive producer
151 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Thomas L. Miller
executive producer
151 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Michael Warren
supervising producer / executive producer / co-executive producer
151 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Paula A. Roth
producer / co-executive producer / supervising producer / executive producer
141 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Dale McRaven
executive producer
16 Episodes, 1986 - 1987

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Joel Zwick

100 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: Judy Pioli

40 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Richard Correll

4 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Greg Antonacci

2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: James O'Keefe

2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Howard Storm

1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Bill Petty

1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Jeffrey Ganz

1 Episode, 1993 - 1993

Written By

Dale McRaven
created by / written by
151 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: John B. Collins
written by / story / teleplay
18 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Paula A. Roth
written by
17 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Tom Devanney
written by / teleplay
17 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Barry O'Brien
written by
16 Episodes, 1987 - 1993: Cheryl Alu
written by
15 Episodes, 1989 - 1993: Howard Adler
written by
14 Episodes, 1987 - 1990: Robert Griffard
written by
14 Episodes, 1987 - 1990: Terry Hart
written by
11 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: William Bickley
written by
10 Episodes, 1986 - 1989: Michael Warren
written by
10 Episodes, 1986 - 1989: Tom Amundsen
written by
9 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Bob Keyes
written by
7 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Robert Blair
written by
6 Episodes, 1988 - 1989: Tom Nance
written by / story / teleplay
6 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Chip Keyes
written by
3 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Doug Keyes
written by
3 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Mark Fink
written by
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: James O'Keefe
written by
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Alan Plotkin
written by
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Alan Mandel
written by
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Marty Nadler
written by
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Jim Parker
written by
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Tony DiMarco
written by
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: David Ketchum
written by
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Joel Saltzman
written by
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Michael Maurer
story
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Bill Rosenthal
written by
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Noah Taft
written by
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Paul Chitlik
story
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Bill Daley
written by
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Jeremy Bertrand Finch
story
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Harriet B. Helberg
written by
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Sandy Helberg
written by
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: George Tricker
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Scott Spencer Gorden
written by
1 Episode, 1993 - 1993: Shari Hearn
written by
1 Episode, 1993 - 1993

Cast

Bronson Pinchot
Balki Bartokomous / Mama
151 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Mark Linn-Baker
Larry Appleton
150 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Melanie Wilson
Jennifer
102 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Rebeca Arthur
Mary Anne
93 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Belita Moreno
Lydia / Mrs. Edwina Twinkacetti / Lydia Markham
46 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: Sam Anderson
Mr. Sam Gorpley / Harrison Harper
37 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: Jo Marie Payton
Harriette Winslow
33 Episodes, 1987 - 1989: Ernie Sabella
Mr. Donald 'Twinkie' Twinkacetti
22 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: F.J. O'Neil
Mr. Wainright
19 Episodes, 1988 - 1992: Lise Cutter
Susan Campbell
9 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Robert G. Lee
Delivery Man / Brad Oliver / Maitre D'
5 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Eugene Roche
Harry Burns
4 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Jim Doughan
Jimmy / Jimmy, the Security Guard
4 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: George Wyner
Marvin Berman / Dr. Aldridge
3 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Candi Milo
Gina Morelli
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: John Del Regno
Vince Lucas
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Scott Marlowe
Marco Madison
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Steve Vinovich
Customer #1 / Joel Berry
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Marte Boyle Slout
Customer / Moderator
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Kimmy Robertson
Clerk / Honey LeBelwich
2 Episodes, 1988 - 1992: Lorry Goldman
Doug Perkins / Lou Miller
2 Episodes, 1988 - 1988: Guy Christopher
Walt Hughes
2 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Erica Gayle
Marie Twinkacetti
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: John Petlock
Minister
2 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: James Noble
Walter Appleton
2 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Steven Gilborn
Herb
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Jessie Jones
Shiela
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Matthew Licht
Donnie Twinkicetti
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Harry Woolf
Group Leader / Max
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Allan Graf
Al / Richard
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Min Lee
Thug #1
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Marianne Muellerleile
Athena / Cop #2
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1991: Michael Hungerford
Thug #2
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Teresa Bowman
Darla Wayne / Marcy Eden
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Chris Hendrie
Drug Agent
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Carol Bruce
Margaret / Mrs. 'Muffy' Endicott
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Newell Alexander
Billy Joe Bob / Ken Wiley
2 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Frank Birney
Guest / Waiter
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Lee Arenberg
Leon
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Tony Longo
Fat Jack
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Freeman King
Thug #1 / Undercover police officer
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Charles Shapiro
Thug #1 / Thug #2
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Louie Anderson
Lou Appleton
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Gary Pagett
Croupier
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Mary Anne Dorward
Diane
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Sue Ball
Elaine Appleton
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Kenneth Mars
Alvin 'Ace' Atkins
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Nicholas Kadi
Zoltan Bauchelitis
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Tony Montero
Secret Service Agent
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Marj Dusay
Lenora Dumont
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Mindy Sterling
Hostess
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Karen Lynn Scott
Carol
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Eddie Barth
Examiner
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Donna Denton
Wendy
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Tom Lister Jr.
Leroy
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Tina Lifford
Mrs. Cooper
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Gerald Gordon
Jack
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Michael DeLano
Chuck Panama
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Reginald VelJohnson
Carl Otis Winslow
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Macon McCalman
Dr. Shukin
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Rick Hurst
Uncle Shaggy
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Forry Smith
Hank Peterson
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Gloria McMillan
Mrs. O'Neil
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: John Anderson
Grandpa Beaumont 'Buzz' Appleton
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Bryan O'Byrne
Father Killion
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Michael McManus
Angry Juror
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Ed Hooks
Elevator Repairman
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Julie Uribe
Amy
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: David Ketchum
Customer
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Deborah Benson
Linda
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Hank Robinson
Umpire
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Raf Mauro
Burglar
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: A.R. Nicholas
Linda
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Georgia Harrell
Tina
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Holland Taylor
Olivia Crawford
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Ebonie Smith
Cooper Girl
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Richard Frank
Frank Peterson
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Randy Kovitz
Chuck
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Alan Haufrect
Mr. Crocker
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Dante D'Andre
Maitre D'
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Ted McGinley
Billy Appleton
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Susan French
Mrs. Van Wisser
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Al Pugliese
Store Manager
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Hartley Silver
Ticket Agent
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Richard Kuss
Chief of Police
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Robert Pierce
Groom
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Harriet Hall
Dental Assistant
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Robert King
Mr. Lyons, Jennifer's Father
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Alisan Porter
Tess Holland
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: James Hampton
Mac McIntyre
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Raye Birk
McNulty
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Travis McKenna
Mr. Vaughn
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: David Sederholm
Bill Madden
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Warren Munson
J.R. Stanhouse
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Lisa Raggio
Paula Silver
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Michael Mitz
Elliot
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Nick Lewin
Amazing Timmy
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Ron Dean
Fire Chief Newton
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Peter Jason
Ghost of Chester Bainbridge
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Mary Pat Gleason
Betty
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991

Produced By

James O'Keefe
producer / consulting producer / co-producer
143 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: Alan Plotkin
associate producer / producer / co-producer
119 Episodes, 1987 - 1993: Jim Bratkowsky
post producer
84 Episodes, 1986 - 1989: Terry Hart
supervising producer / producer
61 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Michael J. Morris
associate producer / co-producer
54 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Tom Devanney
producer
47 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Harriette Regan
coordinating producer
43 Episodes, 1987 - 1989: Cheryl Alu
producer / co-producer / supervising producer
43 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Barry O'Brien
producer / co-producer / supervising producer
43 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Howard Adler
producer
24 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Robert Griffard
producer
24 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Ronny Hallin
coordinating producer
24 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: John B. Collins
producer
24 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Mark Fink
producer
21 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Bill Daley
co-producer
8 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Chip Keyes
producer
6 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Doug Keyes
producer
6 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Shari Hearn
producer
6 Episodes, 1993 - 1993

Music

Jesse Frederick

96 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: Bennett Salvay

96 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: Steven Chesne

44 Episodes, 1988 - 1993: Gary Boren

6 Episodes, 1991 - 1993

Cinematography

Tony Askins

86 Episodes, 1988 - 1993: Sherman Kunkel

48 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Gregg Heschong

13 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: David B. Nowell

2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: John Finger

1 Episode, 1986 - 1986

Sound

Rick Himot
re-recording mixer
141 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: David E. Fluhr
re-recording mixer
119 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Jim Ford
sound mixer
117 Episodes, 1986 - 1991: Catherine Flynn
sound editor
72 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Deni King
sound editor
48 Episodes, 1986 - 1990: Leslie Baerwitz
sound editor
33 Episodes, 1987 - 1989: Walter Baker
sound mixer
29 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Thomas J. Huth
re-recording mixer
24 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Andre Caporaso
sound editor
23 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Sam Black
re-recording mixer
18 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Robin Haskins
adr mixer
9 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Ross Davis
sound editor
5 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Miguel Rivera
sound editor
5 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Steve Quinn
sound editor
3 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Eric Levinson
re-recording mixer
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Clark King
sound mixer
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Charlie McDaniel
re-recording mixer
2 Episodes, 1991 - 1991: Craig M. Otte
sound effects editor
Episodes, null - null: Marty Church
adr mixer
Episodes, null - null: Ross Michael Deane
sound utility
Episodes, null - null

Editing

Kelly Sandefur

70 Episodes, 1986 - 1990: John Randle

29 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Robert Bramwell

25 Episodes, 1987 - 1990: Pam Marshall

23 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Jerry Davis

3 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: John Neal

2 Episodes, 1988 - 1988: Kenny Tintorri

1 Episode, 1993 - 1993

Casting Director

Joanne Koehler

53 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Cami Patton

36 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Melinda Gartzman

26 Episodes, 1987 - 1989: Jacklynn Briskey

26 Episodes, 1988 - 1990: Jamie Tarses

12 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Barbara Miller

Episodes, null - null

Art Direction

Lynn Griffin
supervising art director / art director
147 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: David Marshall

23 Episodes, 1990 - 1991

Set Design

James Ira Colburn

46 Episodes, 1988 - 1990: Bonnie Dermer

29 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Jim Mees

27 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Melody Lavigna

24 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Tom Cost

14 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Jeannie Laughlin

6 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Mary Ann Good

1 Episode, 1987 - 1987

Costumes

Bob Squire

Episodes, null - null

Makeup

Gail Rowell-Ryan
hair stylist
98 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Robert Ryan
makeup artist
83 Episodes, 1986 - 1990: Joe Hailey
makeup artist
46 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Laurel Van Dyke
hair stylist
16 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Linda Trainoff
hair stylist
10 Episodes, 1988 - 1989: Robert Ostermann
makeup artist
7 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Irene De'Atley
hair stylist
5 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Tommy Cole
makeup artist
5 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Katherine Kotarakos
hair stylist
4 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Terri Cannon
hair stylist
3 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Sylvia Surdu
hair stylist
3 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Lisa Pharren
makeup artist
2 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Judy Crown
hair stylist
2 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Nadia DiPaulo
makeup artist
2 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Dorinda Carey
makeup artist
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Joy Zapata
hair stylist
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Matthew W. Mungle
special makeup
2 Episodes, 1991 - 1991: Elizabeth Rabe
department head hair stylist
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Irene Stamisky
hair stylist
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Frankie Bergman
hair stylist
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Cheri Ruff
hair stylist
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Diane Pepper
hair stylist
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991

Special Effects

Greg C. Jensen Sr.
special effects foreman
5 Episodes, 1988 - 1989

Assistant Director

Connie Garcia-Singer
second assistant director / first assistant director
121 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Miles Kristman
first assistant director
107 Episodes, 1986 - 1991: Robert Altshuler
second assistant director / first assistant director
46 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Harriette Regan
first assistant director
6 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Jennifer Kingry
second assistant director
6 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: Sharon Gerhard
second assistant director
3 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Hilary Leach
second assistant director
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Larry Lerner
second assistant director
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Fred Waugh
second unit director
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Brian James Ellis
second assistant director
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Rose Dolfi
dga trainee
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992

Production Management

Miles Kristman
unit production manager
114 Episodes, 1987 - 1993: R. Robert Rosenbaum
executive in charge of production
90 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Harriette Regan
unit production manager
32 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Edward O. Denault
executive production supervisor
26 Episodes, 1986 - 1987

Art Department

Dominic Belmonte
property master
138 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Joseph McGovern
propmaker
42 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Frank Michalovich
property master
6 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Greg Richards
construction grip
6 Episodes, 1991 - 1991: Michael Wilson
property master
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Carl Dawson
assistant property master
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Ron Yates
set designer
Episodes, null - null

Stunts

Ted Barba
stunt driver / stunts
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Perfect Strangers
utility stunts
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Rick Avery
stunts
Episodes, null - null: Gene LeBell
stunts
Episodes, null - null: Thomas Schrank
stunt double
Episodes, null - null

Editorial

Richard Garibaldi
final colorist
121 Episodes, 1987 - 1993: Larry Tozzi
post-production coordinator
62 Episodes, 1986 - 1989: Harry Evry
additional post-production coordinator
10 Episodes, 1988 - 1988

Other

Catherine Pittman
animal coordinator
150 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Erik Emi
technical coordinator
126 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Dale McRaven
executive consultant
126 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Robert G. Lee
warm-up comic
92 Episodes, 1986 - 1991: Marilyn Bagley
special assistant
79 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Howard Adler
story editor / executive story editor
50 Episodes, 1987 - 1989: Robert Griffard
story editor / executive story editor
50 Episodes, 1987 - 1989: Tom Amundsen
story editor / executive story consultant
47 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Tom Nance
story editor
47 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Robert Blair
executive story editor
39 Episodes, 1987 - 1989: John B. Collins
executive story editor / story editor
34 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Cheryl Alu
executive story editor
34 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Barry O'Brien
executive story editor
34 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Tom Devanney
story editor / executive story consultant
23 Episodes, 1988 - 1990: Bob Keyes
story editor
21 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Phil Perez
technical coordinator
11 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Bill Fraley
technical coordinator
6 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Tom Tenowich
creative consultant
6 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Judy Pioli
creative consultant
6 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Scott Spencer Gorden
executive story editor
6 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: Judi Elterman
technical coordinator
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Roderic Kavanagh
assistant to writer
Episodes, null - null: Dan Speaker
sword master
Episodes, null - null: Melissa Smith
director of operations
48 Episodes, 1988 - 1990

Music Department

Bennett Salvay
theme song: "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now" / composer: theme music
104 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: David Pomeranz
performer: theme song "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now"
103 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Richard Berres
music director
85 Episodes, 1986 - 1990: Laurie Higgins Tobias
music coordinator / music editor
64 Episodes, 1986 - 1990: Greg Sill
music supervisor
59 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Robert H. Raff
music editor
52 Episodes, 1990 - 1993: Jesse Frederick
theme song: "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now" / composer: theme music
38 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: Richard Bernard
soloist: bouzouki
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Tommy Morgan
musician: harmonica
150 Episodes, 1986 - 1993

Casting Department

Barbara Miller
executive in charge of casting
147 Episodes, 1986 - 1993

Costume Department

Bob Squire
wardrobe: men
144 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Gina Trikonis
wardrobe: women
144 Episodes, 1986 - 1993: Mitchell Ray Kenney
set costumer
28 Episodes, 1986 - 1987

Camera Department

Stephen Sfetku
film loader
73 Episodes, 1989 - 1991: Travers Hill Jr.
camera operator
30 Episodes, 1991 - 1993: Larry Blumenthal
camera operator
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1989: John Earl Burnett
first assistant camera: "a" camera, second unit, title sequence
Episodes, null - null: Doug J. Campbell
dolly grip
Episodes, null - null: Michael Hofstein
camera operator
Episodes, null - null: Jeff Kunkel
dolly grip
Episodes, null - null: Carl Manoogian
key grip
Episodes, null - null: Randy Paik
second assistant camera: "a" camera, location episode
Episodes, null - null: Gary Sherman
dolly grip
Episodes, null - null: Bill Sordal
best boy grip
Episodes, null - null

Location Management

Bruce Chudacoff
location scout
Episodes, null - null

Script Department

John B. Collins
executive script consultant
42 Episodes, 1988 - 1990: Marilyn Bagley
continuity supervisor
35 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Tom Devanney
executive script consultant
23 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Bob Keyes
executive script consultant
21 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Marty Nadler
executive script consultant
6 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Tom Nance
executive script consultant
6 Episodes, 1993 - 1993

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