Flatbush (TV series)
| Flatbush (TV series) | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Adrian Zmed |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Distributor | Lorimar Productions |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Original run | February 26 – March 12, 1979 |
Flatbush is an American sitcom that aired on CBS for three weeks from February 26, 1979 to March 12, 1979.[1]
Plot
The series followed five recent high school graduates living in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, Presto, a cab driver, Socks, who worked in a clothing store, Figgy, a supermarket deliveryman, Joey, a plumber, and Turtle, who worked in his family's restaurant. Together they called themselves 'The Flatbush Fungos' as they roamed their neighborhood in search of innocent fun and excitement.
Reception
The ethnic stereotypes in the series so offended the real-life Brooklyn Borough president that he publicly demanded it be canceled.
Cast
- Joseph Cali as Presto Prestopopolos
- Adrian Zmed as Socks Palermo
- Vincent Bufano as Turtle Romero
- Randy Stumpf as Joey Dee
- Sandy Helberg as Figgy Figueroa
- Antony Pinzini as Esposito
- Helen Verbit as Mrs. Fortunato