Man of the People (TV series)

Man of the People
GenreSitcom
Created byR. J. Stewart
Starring
ComposerSteve Tyrell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12 (2 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersR. J. Stewart
Gary Hoffman
Neal Israel
John Baskin
Roger Schulman
ProducersDavid Latt
Marvin Miller
George Beckerman
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseSeptember 15, 1991 (1991-09-15) –
July 13, 1992 (1992-07-13)

Man of the People is an American sitcom television series created by R.J. Stewart, 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.

Garner called the series "short lived and rightly so."[1]

Premise

A small-time womanizing grifter becomes a big hit with his constituents when he is appointed to city council after the death of his ex-wife.[2] The city's mayor, Lisbeth Channing, appoints him to the role assuming he will fail and finally gets what he deserves. He is constantly at odds with Lisbeth, as well as his ex-wife's employee, Constance, who don't approve of his slimy methods of getting things accomplished.

Cast

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Pilot"Thomas SchlammeR.J. StewartSeptember 15, 1991 (1991-09-15)
Jim is asked to fill in for his ex-wife at the city council.
2"Remembrance of Flings Past"Steve DubinJohn Baskin & Roger ShulmanSeptember 22, 1991 (1991-09-22)
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 (a.k.a. The Pool Hall)"Neal IsraelGeorge BeckermanSeptember 29, 1991 (1991-09-29)
A man is planning to jump off city hall.
4"Here's to You, Mrs. Lawrence"Bill BixbyVirginia K. Hegge & Christopher VaneOctober 6, 1991 (1991-10-06)
Doyle is interested in Richard's mother.
5"Of Cars and Kids and Cads"Neal IsraelR.J. StewartOctober 13, 1991 (1991-10-13)
Jim gambles a youth center's funds in order to beat an Ivy League snob at poker.
6"Sleeping with the Enemy"Bill BixbyDavid M. WolfOctober 20, 1991 (1991-10-20)
The press discovers that a political figure has been staying out all night.
7"Kid of the People"James HaymanSean ClarkOctober 27, 1991 (1991-10-27)
Doyle meets a child who is exactly like him.
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9		"Mr. Doyle Goes to Vegas: Part 1 & 2"Bill BixbyTeleplay by: Roger Shulman & John Baskin & R.J. Stewart
Story by: Sean Clark (Part I)
Teleplay by: George Beckerman & Virginia K. Hegge & Christopher Vane
Story by: David M. Wolf (Part II)		December 6, 1991 (1991-12-06)
Doyle goes to a mayors convention in Las Vegas.
10"The Freeway Issue (a.k.a. Road to Ruin)"Nick MarckVirginia K. Hegge & Christopher VaneJuly 13, 1992 (1992-07-13)
Doyle skips an important council vote for a game of pool.
11"Help, I Need Somebody"TBDTBDUNAIRED
12"Lemon Aid"TBDTBDUNAIRED

References

  1. ^ Garner, James; Winokur, Jon (2011). The Garner Files: A Memoir. Simon & Schuster. p. 265.
  2. ^ TV Guide. "Man of the People Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-23.