Joe's World

Joe's World
Genre Sitcom
Created by Larry Rhine
Mel Tolkin
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 11 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) TAT Communications Company
Distributor Sony Pictures Television
Broadcast
Original channel NBC
Original run December 28, 1979 – July 26, 1980

Joe's World is an American sitcom television series that aired from December 28, 1979, until July 26, 1980.[1]

Premise

Joe is a hardworking house painter with a wife and five kids.[2]

Cast

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"The Invitation"Herbert KenwithLarry Rhine and Mel TolkinDecember 28, 1979
Joe pressures his eldest son to become a house painter.
2"Steve's Drinking Problem"Herbert KenwithBurt Styler and Adele StylerDecember 28, 1979
Katie is concerned over Steve's drinking. Things come to a head when Linda gets sick at school and a drunken Steve drives there to pick her up.
3"The Woman Painters"Herbert KenwithAl Schwartz and Ray SingerJanuary 2, 1980
Kate becomes concerned when Joe hires a beautiful female painter, worried he'll fall into temptation.
4"Snowbound"Herbert KenwithJeremy Stevens and Tom MooreMay 10, 1980
The Wabash family is trapped inside their house during a blizzard.
5"One in the Oven"Herbert KenwithGordon MitchellMay 17, 1980
Katie announces that she is pregnant.
6"Maggie Joins the Army"John BowabCharles Stewart and Jack ElissonMay 31, 1980
A conflict over house rules prompts Maggie to join the Army.
7"If Something Should Happen"Jim DrakeCharles Stewart and Jack EllisonJune 7, 1980
Katie wants to secure the children's future.
8"The Strike"John BowabJoseph BonaduceJune 14, 1980
Joe, Steve and Brad become embroiled in a dispute over the effects of paint enamel fumes on their health.
9"The Gun"Gerren KeithJoel Kimmel, Bill Daley and Ann GibbsJune 28, 1980
The family panics when a vigilant Joe buys a gun to protect the family.
10"No Time for Jimmy"Herbert KenwithHoward Ostroff and Phil SharpJuly 5, 1980
Joe misses his sons 13th birthday party when he gets the chance to supervise a large painting project.
11"To Catch a Cheater"Herbert KenwithLarry Rhine and Mel TolkinJuly 12, 1980
When Joe puts undue pressure on her, Maggie cheats on an exam.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earl (2003). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present (8th ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. pp. 613–614. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. TV Guide. "Joe's World Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-02-13.

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