Mr. Sunshine (1986 TV series)

Mr. Sunshine is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network for a season in 1986.

Mr. Sunshine
GenreSituation comedy
Written byDavid Lloyd
Peter Noah
Emily Marshall
Directed byJohn Rich
StarringJeffrey Tambor
Barbara Babcock
Leonard Frey
Cecilia Hart
Nan Martin
Theme music composerRandy Edelman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producersJohn Rich
Henry Winkler
EditorMarco Zappia
Running time30 min.
Production companiesHenry Winkler/John Rich Productions
Paramount Television
DistributorCBS Television Distribution
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseMarch 28 (1986-03-28) –
May 24, 1986 (1986-05-24)

The series followed the trials and tribulations of Paul Stark (played by Jeffrey Tambor), a blind university professor. Co-stars were Barbara Babcock and Leonard Frey.

The series was controversial during its run, attracting criticism from interest groups claiming that Mr. Sunshine poked fun at the visually impaired by using the lead character's disability as a focus for much of the show's humor. Supporters of the series said the show treated the character and the disability respectfully.

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot"John RichDavid LloydMarch 28, 1986 (1986-03-28)
2"Mrs. Swinford Takes the Plunge"John RichDavid LloydApril 4, 1986 (1986-04-04)
3"The Evaluation"John RichBob EllisonApril 11, 1986 (1986-04-11)
4"Strictly Personal"John RichEmily MarshallApril 18, 1986 (1986-04-18)
5"Educating Swinford"John RichBruce David,
Bruce Helford		April 18, 1986 (1986-04-18)
6"The Theater Calls Grace"John RichDavid LloydApril 25, 1986 (1986-04-25)
7"Too Many Cooks"John RichPeter NoahMay 2, 1986 (1986-05-02)
Paul takes a gourmet kitchen course and becomes overly confident. He invites Janice over for a meal, but his newly-found kitchen skills are not up to the job.
8"Fear of Falling"John RichEmily MarshallMay 3, 1986 (1986-05-03)
9"Leftwich in Love"John RichPeter NoahMay 10, 1986 (1986-05-10)
10"Great Expectations"John RichDavid LloydMay 17, 1986 (1986-05-17)
11"Take My Ex-Wife, Please!"John RichPeter NoahMay 24, 1986 (1986-05-24)

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