October 15, 1994 (1994-10-15) – January 15, 1995 (1995-01-15)
My Brother and Me is an American sitcom that originally aired on Nickelodeon created by Ilunga Adell and Calvin Brown Jr. and was executive produced by Michael Warren and Dee LaDuke who previously created Family Matters and Step By Step.
It premiered on October 15, 1994 replacing The Adventures of Pete & Pete in SNICK at once, and ended on January 15, 1995, with a total of 13 episodes over the course of one season and production on the series wrapped in August 1994.
A second season was planned but due to disagreements between the producers and creators, and having different visions for the show that caused a major fallout. However, the network continued rerunning episodes of the show until January 30, 2000.
Plot
The series is about the Parkers, a family living in the west side of Charlotte, North Carolina, who experience the highs and lows of everyday life. Jennifer and Roger Parker have two sons, Alfie and Dee Dee. Alfie is the cool elder brother and Dee Dee is the younger brother, who always follows Alfie around. The family also has a smarter, older daughter named Melanie. Another main character of the show is Alfie's best friend Milton 'Goo' Berry. Recurring characters who are friends with Dee Dee are Harry(the shows only white cast member) and Donnell. Melanie's best friend is Dionne, who is Donnell's older sister.
Cast
Main
Alfred "Alfie" Parker (Arthur Reggie III) is a confident and outgoing young boy who loved basketball and dreamed of becoming a sports star.
Derek "Dee-Dee" Parker (Ralph Woolfolk IV) is Alfie's nerdy and bookish younger brother who was often seen carrying a journal, in which he wrote everything from his thoughts to the events of the day, and was known for his academic prowess.
Milton "Goo" Berry (Jimmy Lee Newman, Jr.) is played the brothers' mischievous friend who was always up to something crazy.
Melanie Parker (Aisling Sistrunk) is the brothers' older daughter.
Jennifer Parker (Karen E. Fraction) is a stay-at-home mom and was always there to support her family.
Dr. Roger Parker (Jim R. Coleman) is a dentist who was always on hand with his fatherly advice.
Recurring
Donnell Wilburn (Stefan J. Wernli) is Dee Dee’s Friend.
Dee Dee finds himself in several situations with his family that leave him feeling unwanted.
2
"Partners"
Adam Weissman
Donnelle Buck
October 23, 1994 (1994-10-23)
101
A girl named Janaya admires Dee Dee during Science class.
3
"Dance"
Adam Weissman
Ilunga Adell
October 30, 1994 (1994-10-30)
102
Alfie teaches Dee Dee and Harry to dance during Donnell's birthday party.
4
"A Stranger Among Us"
Susan Dansby
Fred Johnson
November 6, 1994 (1994-11-06)
103
The brothers trade for Goo's pet ball python snake while Melanie and Deonne bring home the class rabbit mascot.
5
"The Bully"
Arlando Smith
Fred Johnson
November 13, 1994 (1994-11-13)
106
Alfie and Goo help Dee Dee stand up to a bully named Big Lou.
6
"The Candy Sale"
Arlando Smith
Demetrius A. Bady & Calvin Brown, Jr.
November 20, 1994 (1994-11-20)
107
Alfie and Goo sell candy bars in order to buy new jackets with the help of Goo's uncle.
7
"Hit the Open Man"
Arlando Smith
J. Stanford Parker
December 4, 1994 (1994-12-04)
108
Alfie and Goo try out for the seniors. Dee Dee, Harry, and Donnell try out for the junior team; guest Dennis Scott of the Orlando Magic.
8
"Real Men Don't Wear Tights"
Arlando Smith
Bobby Crawford & Fred Johnson
December 11, 1994 (1994-12-11)
109
Alfie protests on wearing tights for the Robin Hood school play, but later he quits.
9
"The Surprise"
Arlando Smith
Ilunga Adell & Angela Harris
December 18, 1994 (1994-12-18)
110
Goo and Melanie false date against Alfie while they plan to throw a surprise party.
10
"The Quest for Kendall's Autograph"
Arlando Smith
Calvin Brown Jr.
December 31, 1994 (1994-12-31)
104
Alfie and Dee Dee leave the bazaar to get an autograph; guest Seattle Supersonic Kendall Gill.
11
"Sensitive Goo"
Adam Weissman
Donnelle Buck & Merrie Dudley
January 1, 1995 (1995-01-01)
111
Dee Dee blacks out from going to a monster truck show, then gets angry and decides to run away.
12
"The Joke's On You"
Adam Weissman
Demetrius A. Bady & Calvin Brown, Jr.
January 8, 1995 (1995-01-08)
112
Practical jokes are played while Jennifer has entered the family into the Queen City Magazine "family of the year" contest.
13
"The Hair Cut"
Adam Weissman
Ilunga Adell & Calvin Brown, Jr.
January 15, 1995 (1995-01-15)
113
Goo gives Dee Dee a bad haircut from Goo, after his parents didn't allow him to get one at a barbershop.
Cancellation
The show was Nickelodeon's first series featuring a predominantly black cast and ran for 13 episodes. In a 2007 interview, Ralph Woolfolk IV, who played Dee Dee, stated that the show was canceled due to disagreements between the producers and creators of the show; the two parties had different visions for the show, which caused a major fallout.[1]
