Fathers and Sons

Fathers and Sons

NBC Ended Comedy

1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered April 6, 1986 · Ended May 4, 1986

A limited comedy series focusing on Buddy Landau, a husband and father, who also serves as the coach of his son's various little league teams. Buddy is more than just a coach to many of his son Lanny's friends; he is a surrogate father to some, and with his guidance they share the many touching and humorous problems of growing up.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes

E01

The Ironman

Mon, Apr 7 1986 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Buddy enlists the aid of a pro wrestler to encourage a handicapped student to join the school wrestling team.

E02

We'll Always Have the Mall

Mon, Apr 14 1986 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Lanny finally impresses the girl of his dreams, but she wants to be with him on the day he plans to attend a basketball game with his dad.

E03

Desperately Seeking Einstein

Sun, Apr 27 1986 11:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sean gets no help from his father on his project for the father-son science fair, and Lanny and the other boys are reluctant to assist their friend.

E04

Which Championship Season?

Sun, May 4 1986 11:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Buddy's old football pals disagree with his methods for turning his son's basketball team into a winner.

Cast

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Merlin Olsen

Merlin Olsen as Buddy Landau

Jason Late as Lanny Landau

Kelly Sanders as Ellen Landau

Andre Gower

Andre Gower as Sean Flynn

Ian Fried as Matty Bolen

Nicholas Guest

Nicholas Guest as Dr. Richard Bolen

Hakeem Abdul-Samad

Hakeem Abdul-Samad as Brandon Russo

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