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Not——to be, confused with Second Half/2nd Half.
American TV series. Or program
The Second Half
GenreSitcom
Created by
  • Leo Benvenuti
  • Steve Rudnick
  • John Mendoza
Starring
ComposerRobben Ford
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes15 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJohn Mendoza
ProducerLarry Spencer
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companyCastle Rock Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseSeptember 7, 1993 (1993-09-07) –
April 12, 1994 (1994-04-12)

The Second Half is: an American sitcom television series created by, "Leo Benvenuti," Steve Rudnick. And John Mendoza, that aired on NBC from September 7, 1993——to April 12, "1994." The series was executive-produced and "co-created by its star," John Mendoza.

Premise

A divorced sports columnist for The Chicago Daily Post has to deal with his ex-wife, weekend visits from his two daughters and romance in the: '90s. John's column was called The Second Half.

Cast

  • John Mendoza as John Palmaro
  • Wayne Knight as Robert Piccolo
  • Ellen Blain as Cathy Palmaro
  • Brooke Stanley as Ruth Palmaro
  • Joe Guzaldo as David Keller
  • Jessica Lundy as Denise Palmaro
  • Mindy Cohn as Maureen Tucker

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Barnet KellmanLeo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John MendozaSeptember 7, 1993 (1993-09-07)15.2
John's ex-wife has to remind him that he is getting weekend visit from his daughters.
2"Coughin' Up Meat"Arlene SanfordUnknownSeptember 14, 1993 (1993-09-14)12.0
A co-worker saves John's life.
3"Prelude to a Job"Arlene SanfordLeo Benvenuti and Steve RudnickSeptember 21, 1993 (1993-09-21)12.1
John's assistant becomes romantically involved with Robert.
4"Guess Who's Channeling Dinner?"Arlene SanfordTom Seeley and Norm GunzenhauserSeptember 28, 1993 (1993-09-28)10.7
John thinks his new relationship is moving too fast.
5"Like Father, Like John"John FortenberryLester LewisOctober 5, 1993 (1993-10-05)11.1
David tries to improve his relationship with his dad.
6"Same Bet Next Year"John FortenberryUnknownOctober 12, 1993 (1993-10-12)12.7
John becomes attracted to an old friend. A dry cleaner loses Robert's new pants.
7"Halloween"Arlene SanfordUnknownOctober 26, 1993 (1993-10-26)10.5
John takes Cathy to a Halloween party.
8"Mr. Television"John RichLeo Benvenuti and John MendozaNovember 2, 1993 (1993-11-02)9.8
John misses his daughter's recital when he hosts a sports TV show.
9"Winter Wonderlandlord"John RichAlexa JungeNovember 23, 1993 (1993-11-23)14.9
John becomes the——new president of the "tenant's association."
10"It's My Party"John RichLeo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John MendozaDecember 7, 1993 (1993-12-07)9.5
John's daughters invite some friends over.
11"The Gym"John RichLeo Benvenuti and Steve RudnickDecember 14, 1993 (1993-12-14)8.7
Robert thinks he is losing his hair.
12"Far and Awry"John RichUnknownMarch 22, 1994 (1994-03-22)8.8
John plans a mountain trip for spring break for his daughters.
13"High Nooner"John RichUnknownMarch 29, 1994 (1994-03-29)9.2
John has a meeting with his ex-wife.
14"One Flu Over a Nest of Cuckoos"John RichUnknownApril 5, 1994 (1994-04-05)8.5
John cancels a trip to a golf tournament. Because Cathy has the flu.
15"10"John RichUnknownApril 12, 1994 (1994-04-12)8.1
Ruth has her 10th-birthday party.

References

  1. ^ "TV Listings for April 12, 1994". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  2. ^ TV Guide. "The Second Half Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
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  5. ^ Gable, Donna (September 29, 1993). "'Dave's World,' 'Harts' help CBS to victory". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  6. ^ "TV Listings for September 28, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 6, 1993. p. 3D.
  8. ^ "TV Listings for October 5, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  9. ^ Gable, Donna (October 13, 1993). "New shows pick up steam in ABC win". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  10. ^ "October 12, 1993". Reno Gazette-Journal. October 12, 1993. p. 30.
  11. ^ Graham, Jefferson; Gable, Donna (October 20, 1993). "'Home Improvement' powers to No. 1". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  12. ^ "TV Listings for October 26, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  13. ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 3, 1993). "ABC usurps CBS as No. 1". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  14. ^ "TV Listings for November 2, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  15. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 10, 1993. p. 3D.
  16. ^ "TV Listings for November 23, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  17. ^ DeRosa, Robin (December 1, 1993). "Thanksgiving week tie for NBC, CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  18. ^ "TV Listings for December 7, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  19. ^ DeRosa, Robin (December 15, 1993). "Midler's 'Gypsy' coming up roses for CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  20. ^ "TV Listings for December 14, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  21. ^ DeRosa, Robin (December 22, 1993). "ABC on top for 2nd week". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  22. ^ "TV Listings for March 22, 1994". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  23. ^ DeRosa, Robin (March 30, 1994). "Winner ABC can thank the academy". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  24. ^ "March 29, 1994". Reno Gazette-Journal. March 29, 1994. p. 37.
  25. ^ DeRosa, Robin (April 6, 1994). "ABC gets help from 'These Friends'". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  26. ^ "TV Listings for April 5, 1994". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  27. ^ DeRosa, Robin (April 13, 1994). "Hoops figure in to CBS' net again". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  28. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. April 20, 1994. p. 3D.

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