Roundhouse (TV series)
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Roundhouse is an American sketch comedy television series that aired on Nickelodeon from August 15, 1992 through January 1996.
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[edit] Background
Roundhouse debuted as a part of the original SNICK lineup on Nickelodeon in 1992 and continued airing on the network through 1996.
Buddy Sheffield, a former In Living Color writer, and Rita Sheffield Hester created and produced the series. They titled the show in reference to the roundhouses used by train companies to redirect railroad cars in any direction. This was in line with the show's theme song, in which the characters stated "we can go anywhere from here". In addition, the set for the show mirrored the interior of a roundhouse.
[edit] Episode format
Each episode revolved around the Anyfamily and their problems in daily life. The half-hour show, taped in front of a visible live audience, was broken up into sketches, dance sequences, and musical performances by both cast members and the house band. All music used on the show was written specifically for Roundhouse. Recording artist Benny Hester was the music producer as well as co-producer of the series.
[edit] Dominic Lucero
Following the first season, cast member Dominic Lucero was diagnosed with Lymphoma. He left the show for treatment, returning for several episodes in the show's third season. One month before the show's final episode was taped, Lucero died on July 1, 1994 at the age of 26. At Lucero's request, his illness was never mentioned on television. The final show, however, was dedicated to his memory. Despite his absence, Dominic's name remained in the opening and closing credits throughout all four seasons of the show.
[edit] Sets
The first season was filmed on Stage 18 at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida. Remaining seasons were shot at CBS Studio Center in Hollywood, California.
[edit] Syndication
YTV in Canada also aired the series during its initial run on Nickelodeon. After the show ceased production in 1994, reruns aired on both BET and MTV.
[edit] VHS and DVD
The show has never been released on home video or DVD, although two episodes were released in SNICK compilation videos. It is currently listed on Amazon, albeit without a release date.
[edit] Cast
- Alfred Carr Jr.
- John Crane
- Mark David
- Shawn Daywalt
- Ivan Dudynsky
- Micki Duran
- Seymour Willis Green
- Natalie Nucci
- Juleen Renee
- David Sidoni
- Crystal Lewis (Season 1)
- Dominic Lucero (Seasons 1 and 3)
- Lisa Vale (Seasons 2 and 4)
- Jennifer Cihi (Season 3)
- Amy Ehrlich (Season 3)
- Shawn Munoz (Season 3)
- Bryan Anthony (Season 4)
- David Nicoll (Season 4)
- Natasha Pearce (Season 4)
[edit] House band
- Jack Kelly - drums
- John Pena - bass
- James Raymond - keyboards
- Kevin "Action" Jackson - trombone
- Marty Walsh - guitar
- Will MacGregor - bass (Season 3)
- Abe Laboriel Jr. - drums (Season 4)
[edit] Episode guide
[edit] Season 1
- New Kid in Town
- You Can't Fire Your Family
- Last One Picked
- School Daze
- First Date
- Abusement Park
- TV on Trial
- Meat Market
- The Clock Strikes Back
- Conflict
- Lifestyles
- The School Play
- What If?
[edit] Season 2
- The Game of Popularity
- Environment
- Pets
- Step Family Feud
- In Trouble
- Independence
- Fears
- Best Friends
- And Baby Makes Three
- Summertime Blues
- Technobabble
[edit] Season 3
- Happy Holidays
- Women vs. Men
- Gang Violence
- Jealousy
- Talent
- Rock Stars
- Greed
- Prejudice
- Generation Gap
- Puberty
- Privacy
- Self-Esteem
- The Joke's On You
- Running Away
- Lies
[edit] Season 4
- The Big Quake
- Summer Camp
- Change
- Nobody's Perfect
- Dropout
- The History of Anyfamily - Part I
- The History of Anyfamily - Part II
- Justice
- Superstitions
- Stress and Success
- Obsession
- War and Peace
- Endings
[edit] Awards
- 19?? - Ollie Award - American Center for Children's Television
- 1993 - Original Song - CableACE Awards ("I Can Dream") - Composed by Benny Hester and Buddy Sheffield
- 1993 - Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show - Young Artist Awards
- 1994 - Original Song (nomination) - CableACE Awards ("Second Chance") - Composed by Eric Hester
- 1994 - Best Original Song - "Can't Let Go" - Youth In Film Awards
