Series synopsis
Oliver Beene is an American comedy television series that premiered on FOX on March 9, 2003. It ended on September 12, 2004. It was created by Howard Gewirtz. It stars Grant Rosenmeyer, Grant Shaud, Wendy Makkena and Andrew Lawrence.
Oliver Beene is an American sitcom. Set in 1962 and 1963, the show chronicled the trials and tribulations of the 11-to-12-year-old Oliver Beene, in first person perspective. Oliver Beene's other main characters are his parents Jerry and Charlotte Beene, his brother Ted Beene, and his two friends Joyce and Michael. The narrator, an older Oliver reflecting on his experience, is voiced by David Cross. Often in episodes, the story is interrupted by flashbacks and flash-forwards.
Premise
Oliver Beene is an American sitcom. Set in 1962 and 1963, the show chronicled the trials and tribulations of the 11-to-12-year-old Oliver Beene, in first person perspective. Oliver Beene's other main characters are his parents Jerry and Charlotte Beene, his brother Ted Beene, and his two friends Joyce and Michael. The narrator, an older Oliver reflecting on his experience, is voiced by David Cross. Often in episodes, the story is interrupted by flashbacks and flash-forwards.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Grant Rosenmeyer as Oliver Beene
- Grant Shaud as Jerry Beene
- Wendy Makkena as Charlotte Beene
- Andrew Lawrence as Ted Beene
- Daveigh Chase as Joyce
- Taylor Emerson as Michael
- David Cross as Older Oliver Beene (voice)
Guest cast
- Mark DeCarlo as Buddy Fontaine
- Charnele Brown
- Richard Kind as Barnaby Rollins
- Alexander Gould as Young Ted
- Shane Haboucha as Lackey #1
- Curtis Armstrong as Hobo Bob
- Carter Jenkins as Boy
- John Lehr as J.D. Salinger
- John Maynard as Mr. Tinkles the Clown
- Michael McShane as Fat Man
- Perry Anzilotti as Principal Shriner
- Amy Bruckner as Susan Brotsky
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 8 | March 9, 2003 | May 4, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 14 | February 4, 2004 | September 12, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Superhero Oliver can never seem to take a good photo and therefore hates picture day. Ted finds out that his baseball coach has gone out on a date with Elke. |
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| 2 |
The King & I The owner of a sports store offers Ted all that he wants from the store. But to get it, he must go out with the owner's daughter. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Day at the Beach The Beenes hope to join country a club. That makes Oliver happy because he has fallen in love with Bonnie. |
March 9, 2003 |
| 2 |
Home, a Loan Jerry and Charlotte go visit college friend Mitch in Great Neck. Back at home Ted's friend Harvey insults the wrong neighbor. |
March 16, 2003 |
| 3 |
Space Race Oliver finds himself in trouble after hurting a new student at school. |
March 30, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dibs Oliver falls in love with his new neighbor Elke. Meanwhile, Oliver's parents try to spice-up there marriage by going on a date to an old club. |
February 4, 2004 |
| 2 |
Soup to Nuts On a school field trip Oliver loses his lunch due to the bus hitting a bump and spills on his lap with everyone thinking he's thrown up on himself. |
February 8, 2004 |
| 3 |
Daughter for a Day Oliver wants to be a man so he goes along with his dad. Meanwhile, Charlotte feels left out and spends the day with Joyce hoping to know her better. |
February 15, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 9, 2003 |
| Last aired | September 12, 2004 |
| Status | Canceled |