Frank's Place
Frank's Place is an American comedy-drama series which aired on CBS for 22 episodes during the 1987-1988 television season. The series was created by Hugh Wilson and executive produced by Wilson and series star Tim Reid. Frank's Place is the most recent show that ran for only one season which was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. TV Guide ranked it #3 on their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".
Cast: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Maxwell Reid
Season 1
22 episodes
- 1. PilotA college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.CC30minSep 14, 1987
- 2. Frank ReturnsFrank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.CC30minSep 21, 1987
- 3. Frank Takes ChargeFrank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.CC30minSep 28, 1987
- 4. The BridgeAfter a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.CC30minOct 5, 1987
- 5. Frank Joins A ClubFrank joins an all black club of professionals but then Anna-May informs him of the ""Capital C club,"" as the members are all light-skinned blacks whereas Frank is dark-skinned, making him the token black in an all-black club.CC30minOct 12, 1987
- 6. Eligible BachelorFrank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.CC30minOct 19, 1987
- 7. DisengagedHanna has second thoughts about her wedding.CC30minOct 26, 1987
- 8. Cool and the Gang (1)A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.CC30minNov 9, 1987
- 9. Cool and the Gang (2)The staff tries to help troubled Charles.CC30minNov 16, 1987
- 10. Reverend Gets His FlockThe Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.CC30minNov 23, 1987
- 11. I.O.U.A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.CC30minNov 30, 1987
- 12. Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting ChefsBig Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.CC30minDec 7, 1987
- 13. Season's GreetingsThe restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.CC30minDec 14, 1987
- 14. The Bum Out FrontFrank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.CC30minJan 4, 1988
- 15. Dueling VoodooFrank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.CC30minJan 11, 1988
- 16. Where's Ed?Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.CC30minJan 18, 1988
- 17. Night BusinessFrank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.CC30minFeb 3, 1988
- 18. Shorty's BelleShorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.CC30minFeb 15, 1988
- 19. Frank's Place—The MovieA noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.CC30minFeb 22, 1988
- 20. Cultural ExchangeFrank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.CC30minMar 7, 1988
- 21. The Recruiting GameColleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.CC30minMar 15, 1988
- 22. The King of Wall StreetA corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.CC30minMar 22, 1988
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Frank's Place is an American comedy-drama series which aired on CBS for 22 episodes during the 1987-1988 television season. The series was created by Hugh Wilson and executive produced by Wilson and series star Tim Reid. Frank's Place is the most recent show that ran for only one season which was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. TV Guide ranked it #3 on their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Hugh Wilson, Tim Reid
- Cast
- Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Francesca P. Roberts, Frances E. Williams, Virginia Capers
- Studio
- Viacom Productions
