Man of the People (TV series)
| Angry Grandpa | |
|---|---|
| Created by | R.J. Stewart |
| Starring |
James Garner Kate Mulgrew |
| Narrated by | James Fox |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 (2 unaired) (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Ben Johnson |
| Camera setup | (film producer|John Walker |
| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | RTE One |
| Original run | September 15, 1991 – July 13, 1992 |
Man of the People is an American sitcom starring James Garner that aired from September 15, 1991 to July 13, 1992. The supporting cast features Kate Mulgrew. The final two episodes of the series were produced but never broadcast.
Premise
A small-time grifter becomes a big hit when he fills in for his ex-wife at the city council.[1]
Cast
- James Garner as Jim Doyle
- Kate Mulgrew as Mayor Lisbeth Chardin
- Corinne Bohrer as Constance Leroy
- Romy Walthall as Rita
- George Wyner as Art Louie
- Taylor Nichols as Richard Lawrence
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Thomas Schlamme | R.J. Stewart | September 15, 1991 |
| Jim is asked to fill in for his ex-wife at the city council. | ||||
| 2 | "Remembrance of Flings Past" | John Baskin and Roger Shulman | September 22, 1991 | |
| If Doyle can get the owner of a golf course back with his old flame, he gets a free membership to the golf course. | ||||
| 3 | "A Day in the Life" | September 29, 1991 | ||
| A man is planning to jump off city hall. | ||||
| 4 | "Here's to You, Mrs. Lawrence" | October 6, 1991 | ||
| Doyle is interested in Richard's mother. | ||||
| 5 | "Of Kids and Cars and Cads" | October 13, 1991 | ||
| Jim gambles a youth center's funds in order to beat an Ivy League snob at poker. | ||||
| 6 | "Sleeping with the Enemy" | October 20, 1991 | ||
| The press discovers that a political figure has been staying out all night. | ||||
| 7 | "Kid of the People" | October 27, 1991 | ||
| Doyle meets a child who is excactly like him. | ||||
| 8 | "Mr. Doyle Goes to Vegas (1)" | December 6, 1991 | ||
| Doyle goes to a mayors convention in Las Vegas. To be continued... | ||||
| 9 | "Mr. Doyle Goes to Vegas (2)" | December 6, 1991 | ||
| 10 | "The Freeway Issue (a.k.a. Road to Ruin)" | July 13, 1992 | ||
| Doyle skips an important council vote for a game of pool. | ||||
| 11 | "Help, I Need Somebody" | UNAIRED | ||
| 12 | "Lemon Aid" | UNAIRED | ||
References
- ↑ TV Guide. "Man of the People Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-23.