Adam's Rib (TV series)

For other uses, see Adam's Rib (disambiguation).
Adam's Rib
Created byPeter H. Hunt
Starring
Opening theme"Two People"
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companyMGM Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseSeptember 14 (1973-09-14) –
December 28, 1973 (1973-12-28)

Adam's Rib is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from September 14 to December 28, 1973.[1] Thirteen episodes were produced by MGM Television. The series was a TV adaptation of the 1949 MGM motion picture of the same name.[2]

Plot

Adam Bonner was a young assistant DA while his wife, Amanda Bonner, was a junior partner in a law firm. Their jobs often put them in conflict within the courtroom and, by extension, at home due to Amanda's crusade for women's rights.

Adam's Rib aired opposite The Brian Keith Show on NBC and the CBS Friday Night Movie.[citation needed] The trade publication Broadcasting described Adam's Rib as "a victim of feeble ratings".[3]

Cast

Actor Role
Ken Howard Adam Bonner[2]
Blythe Danner Amanda Bonner[2]
Dena Dietrich Gracie[2]
Ron Rifkin Assistant District Attorney Ray Mendelson[2]
Edward Winter Kip Kipple[2]
Norman Bartold District Attorney Donahue[2]

Peter H. Hunt created, produced, and directed Adam's Rib.[4] Perry Botkin Jr. and Gil Garfield wrote the program's theme, "Two People".[2]

Episodes

NºTitleDirected by:Written by:Original air date
1"Illegal Aid"Peter H. HuntPeter StoneSeptember 14, 1973 (1973-09-14)
Amanda's plan to prove that a girl can get arrested for picking up a man goes awry when she gets arrested.
2"Two Pairs of Pants"Peter H. HuntMary StoneSeptember 21, 1973 (1973-09-21)
Amanda is refused entry into an exclusive French restaurant because she's wearing a pink pantsuit. In response, she buys a man's suit for herself and a dress for Adam.
3"Danish Party"Peter H. HuntRichard BaerSeptember 28, 1973 (1973-09-28)
Amanda defends a theater owner showing X-rated films, a man that Adam is prosecuting as assistant district attorney. David Doyle and Anne Seymour guest star.
4"Separate Vacation"Peter H. HuntGeorge KirgoOctober 5, 1973 (1973-10-05)
Adam's plans to take a vacation alone when Amanda can't leave a case backfires when a beautiful girl decides he is fair game. Jamie Smith-Jackson guest stars.
5"The Unwritten Law: Part 1"Peter H. HuntRuth Gordon &
Garson Kanin &
Peter Stone		October 12, 1973 (1973-10-12)
Amanda uses the "unwritten law" in defending a woman (Madeline Kahn) who shot her husband, with Adam prosecuting the case. Arthur O'Connell, Allen Garfield and Tony Ballen guest star.
6"The Unwritten Law: Part 2"Peter H. HuntRuth Gordon &
Garson Kanin &
Mary Stone		October 19, 1973 (1973-10-19)
The verdict results in a hung jury, which Amanda considers a victory. However, Adam has the final word.
7"Katey at the Bat"Gary NelsonGeorge KirgoOctober 26, 1973 (1973-10-26)
Amanda and Adam are both trying to help Katey play baseball. She's been kicked out of the Midget League by the Commissioner, even though she's better than any boy. Maury Wills and Dick Van Patten guest star.
8"Delilah"Peter H. Hunt,
Gary Nelson		Pamela ChaisNovember 2, 1973 (1973-11-02)
Amanda defends a woman who beat up a man over job discrimination, which causes conflict between her and Adam. Herbert Anderson, Liam Dunn, Art Metrano and Leigh Curran guest star.
9"For Richer, for Poorer"Gary NelsonNora Ephron &
Dan Greenburg &
George Kirgo		November 9, 1973 (1973-11-09)
Adam's former girlfriend asks for help when her husband, who's being represented by Amanda, sues her for alimony. Michele Carey and Howard Morton guest star.
10"Murder"Peter H. HuntGeorge KirgoNovember 16, 1973 (1973-11-16)
In a spoof of old-time mystery films, Adam investigates the death of a millionaire. Stephen Nathan, Katherine Helmond, Barbette Tweed and Robert Walden guest star.
11"Friend of the Family"Peter H. HuntLeonard GersheNovember 30, 1973 (1973-11-30)
The attention that Kip is paying to Amanda causes tension between the Bonners. Eduard Franz and Robert Sampson guest star.
12"The First Hurrah"Peter H. HuntGeorge KirgoDecember 7, 1973 (1973-12-07)
Amanda takes a crack at politics when she's tapped to run for councilwoman. George Kirgo and Hank Brandt guest star.
13"Too Many Cooks"Gary NelsonJane-Howard HammersteinDecember 28, 1973 (1973-12-28)
Amanda's plan to show Adam that cooking for her is a pleasure not a duty backfires when he brings a judge home unexpectedly. Candice Rialson, Lurene Tuttle and Cathey Paine guest star.

References

  1. ^ Hyatt, Wesley (2015). Short-Lived Television Series, 1948-1978: Thirty Years of More Than 1,000 Flops. McFarland. pp. 220–221. ISBN 9781476605159. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Erickson, Hal (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Law Shows: Factual and Fictional Series About Judges, Lawyers and the Courtroom, 1948-2008. McFarland. pp. 29–30. ISBN 9780786438280. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  3. ^ "'Permissive' TV still far short of going all the way" (PDF). Broadcasting. December 10, 1973. p. 34. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  4. ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (7th ed.). New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group. pp. 10-11. ISBN 0-345-42923-0.