The People Next Door (American TV series)

The People Next Door is an American sitcom which aired on CBS from September 18 until October 16, 1989 as part of its Fall 1989 schedule.

The People Next Door
GenreSitcom
Created byWes Craven
Bruce Wagner
Written byWes Craven
Madeline Sunshine
Steven Sunshine
Bud Wiggins
Bruce Wagne
Directed byJ.D. Lobue
StarringJaclyn Bernstein
Mary Gross
Jeffrey Jones
Leslie Jordan
Christina Pickles
Chance Quinn
Jackie Swanson
Opening theme"The People Next Door" performed by Dr. John
ComposersBill Maxwell
Lou Pardini
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (5 unaired)
Production
Executive producersWes Craven
Madeline Sunshine
Steve Sunshine
ProducerMark Grossan
CinematographyRichard Hissong
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesThe Sunshines, Inc.
Wes Craven Films
Lorimar Television
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseSeptember 18 (1989-09-18) 
October 16, 1989 (1989-10-16)

Synopsis

Set in Covington, Ohio, The People Next Door starred Jeffrey Jones, previously regarded as a character actor, as cartoonist Walter Kellogg, a man whose imagination was so vivid that many of the things which he imagined materialized immediately. His wife Abigail was portrayed by Mary Gross. They had two children, 14-year-old Matthew and 11-year-old Aurora. Abigail's sister "Cissy" (Christina Pickles) was also a regular, as was meddlesome mailman Truman Fipps (Leslie Jordan). The character of Debbie was played by Jackie Swanson.

The series proved to be a Nielsen ratings disaster and was cancelled after five episodes had aired. Despite this, the show has gained a cult following from Nostalgia TV and Wes Craven fans.

Cast

Recurring

Guest Stars

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"I Do, I Do"J.D. LobueWes Craven (s),
Madeline Sunshine (s/t),
Steve Sunshine (s/t),
Bud Wiggins (s)
September 18, 1989 (1989-09-18)
2"Town Without Pity"J.D. LobueMadeline Sunshine & Steve SunshineSeptember 25, 1989 (1989-09-25)
3"Dream Date"J.D. LobueLee AronsohnOctober 2, 1989 (1989-10-02)
4"You Show Me Yours..."J.D. LoubeMark MasuokaOctober 9, 1989 (1989-10-09)
5"Happy Birthday, Baby"J.D. LoubeBob TischlerOctober 16, 1989 (1989-10-16)
6"Halloween"TBATBAOctober 23, 1989 (1989-10-23)
7"Make Room for Abby"TBATBAOctober 30, 1989 (1989-10-30)
8"Jealousy Story"TBATBAOctober 30, 1989 (1989-10-30)
9"House and Home"TBATBANovember 6, 1989 (1989-11-06)
10"No ZZZ's"TBATBANovember 13, 1989 (1989-11-13)

References

  • Tim Brooks; Earle Marsh (2003). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (8th ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. p. 924. ISBN 978-0-345-45542-0.
  • Jackie Swanson's TV Biography


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