September 13, 1986 (1986-09-13) – April 29, 1987 (1987-04-29)
Easy Street is an American sitcom television series created by Hugh Wilson and Andy Borowitz, starring Loni Anderson that aired for 22 episodes on NBC from September 13, 1986 to April 29, 1987.
Overview
The series stars Loni Anderson as L.K. McGuire, a onetime showgirl who manages to nab a young wealthy husband, Ned McGuire, only to have him die and leave her fending for herself against his embittered sister, who's out to get L.K. out of the picture and away from her inherited money. Meanwhile, L.K. reconnects with a down-on-his-luck uncle, Bully Stevenson (Jack Elam) who has been on and off the streets of Los Angeles. L.K. invites him and his pal, Ricardo Williams (Lee Weaver), to move into her vast mansion, to the horror and consternation of her snobbish in-laws, Eleanor and Quentin Standard (Dana Ivey and James Cromwell).
Quentin tends to be a bit more tolerant and friendly to L.K. and her family, but the snobbish Eleanor can't stand them, and does everything possible to get rid of them all. Arthur Malet co-stars as Bobby, the McGuire's butler.
L.K. McGuire invites her Uncle Bully and his friend and roommate, Ricardo Williams, to come live with her at her deceased husband’s mansion. Also living at the mansion: her deceased husband’s sister and her husband, who aren’t happy with the new arrangement. While Quentin tries to make the best of the situation, snobby Eleanor wants them all out of her brother's mansion.
2
"Pride Goeth Before a Cheap Hotel"
Sam Weisman
Sheldon Bull
September 20, 1986 (1986-09-20)
Bully decides to move back to the retirement home because he feels he’s taking advantage of L.K. if he stays with her.
3
"Two-Party System"
Sam Weisman
Sheldon Bull
September 28, 1986 (1986-09-28)
Eleanor doesn’t invite Bully and Ricardo to her elegant anniversary party.
4
"Comes a Horse"
Tony Singletary
Andy Borowitz
October 5, 1986 (1986-10-05)
When Eleanor doesn’t let Bully and Ricardo ride her horse, they go out and buy their own.
5
"Man Overboard"
Alan Bergmann
Barbara Hall
October 12, 1986 (1986-10-12)
L.K. couldn’t be happier, but Eleanor is horrified when one of her friends has a crush on Bully.
6
"Spoonlighting"
Hugh Wilson
Bruce Rasmussen
October 26, 1986 (1986-10-26)
Eleanor makes Bully feel like he has to buy L.K. an expensive gift for her birthday.
7
"Are We Not Men?"
Hugh Wilson
Barbara Hall
November 2, 1986 (1986-11-02)
A bad book review depresses Quentin, and snobbish Eleanor feels it’s a waste of time to try to cheer him up.
8
"Be-Bop Man"
Peter Baldwin
Richard Dubin
November 9, 1986 (1986-11-09)
Ricardo gets a royalty check for a song he wrote.
9
"Charity Begins at Home"
Tony Mordente
Andy Borowitz, Sheldon Bull, Barbara Hall
November 16, 1986 (1986-11-16)
When the orchestra cancels out on Eleanor’s fundraising event, L.K. decides to change things around to make the event a little more entertaining.
10
"Like That Brave Little Gal in the Philippines"
Unknown
Unknown
November 23, 1986 (1986-11-23)
Panic runs through the house when it’s learned that one of Ned McGuire’s companies is losing a million dollars a month.
11
"My Dinner With L.K."
Unknown
Unknown
November 30, 1986 (1986-11-30)
Bully and Ricardo set L.K. up on a date.
12
"Demon Child '86"
Unknown
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December 7, 1986 (1986-12-07)
Eleanor gets tricked into babysitting her friend’s spoiled teenager for the weekend.
13
"Friends for Life"
Unknown
Unknown
December 14, 1986 (1986-12-14)
L.K. isn’t happy to learn that Eleanor invited a dictator to stay at the house.
14
"Frames and Dames"
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January 11, 1987 (1987-01-11)
While Quentin comes up with a get rich quick idea, L.K. fills in on Bully and Ricardo’s bowling team.
15
"The Check Is in the Mail"
Unknown
Unknown
January 18, 1987 (1987-01-18)
While Eleanor’s busy hiring a press agent, Bully wants to give money to a down-on-his-luck boxer he read about in the newspaper.
16
"The Mad Gardener"
Hugh Wilson
Hugh Wilson
January 31, 1987 (1987-01-31)
Eleanor, Quentin, and L.K. are scared of the gardener and none of them has the courage to fire him.
17
"Will Power"
Unknown
Unknown
February 8, 1987 (1987-02-08)
A furious Eleanor finally decides to contest her brother's will and wants to leave L.K. with nothing.
18
"Too Many Cooks"
Unknown
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February 15, 1987 (1987-02-15)
Bully and the new chef (Dom DeLuise) compete to see who can make the best chili.
19
"Our Kind of People"
Unknown
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February 22, 1987 (1987-02-22)
Eleanor and Quentin sell the house next door to someone they think will be the perfect neighbor.
20
"The Country Club"
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March 1, 1987 (1987-03-01)
L.K. sends Bully and Ricardo to the country club to exercise. As it turns out, that’s the only thing they don’t do there.
21
"Maid in Italy"
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March 31, 1987 (1987-03-31)
The new maid becomes homesick and is unable to function.
22
"Spring Fever"
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April 29, 1987 (1987-04-29)
Spring arrives and love is in the air in the McGuire mansion.
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