Series synopsis
Dave's World is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on September 20, 1993. It ended on June 27, 1997. It was created by Fred Barron. It stars Harry Anderson, Delane Matthews, Meshach Taylor and Shadoe Stevens.
Dave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on the writing of Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry.
Premise
Dave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on the writing of Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Harry Anderson as Dave Barry
- Delane Matthews as Beth Barry
- Meshach Taylor as Shel Baylor
- Shadoe Stevens as Kenny Beckett
- J.C. Wendel as Mia
- Patrick Warburton as Eric
- Zane Carney as Tommy Barry
- Andrew Ducote as Willie Barry
Supporting cast
- Aaron Lustig as Phil Yosway
- Tammy Lauren as Julie
- Florence Henderson as Maggie Colby
- Jay Johnson as Clerk
- Patience Cleveland as Mrs. Van Gelding
- Paul Willson as Santa Claus
- Eugene Roche as Eric Jr.
- Dave Barry as Dave Barry
- David Strickland as Police Officer
- Dick Martin as Phil the Delivery Man
- Phillip Van Dyke as Jeff
- Fred Willard as Bud
Guest cast
- Aaron Lustig as Phil Yosway
- Tammy Lauren as Julie
- Florence Henderson as Maggie Colby
- Jay Johnson as Clerk
- Patience Cleveland as Mrs. Van Gelding
- Paul Willson as Santa Claus
- Eugene Roche as Eric Jr.
- Dave Barry as Dave Barry
- David Strickland as Police Officer
- Dick Martin as Phil the Delivery Man
- Phillip Van Dyke as Jeff
- Fred Willard as Bud
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 98 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 23 | September 20, 1993 | May 2, 1994 |
| Season 2 | 25 | September 12, 1994 | May 22, 1995 |
| Season 3 | 26 | September 13, 1995 | May 20, 1996 |
| Season 4 | 24 | September 13, 1996 | June 27, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team. |
September 20, 1993 |
| 2 |
The Insecurity System Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen. |
September 27, 1993 |
| 3 |
Martian Death Flu Everyone has the flu. |
October 4, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Lost It at the Movies A night at the movies finds Dave and Beth trying not to interfere with Tommy's first date - and Kenny trying to convince friends that he's meeting Emma Samms there. |
September 12, 1994 |
| 2 |
The Last Auction Hero Mia quits her job; Shel is auctioned at a hospital fund raiser. |
September 19, 1994 |
| 3 |
A Room With a View Tommy's treehouse allows a view of the neighbours' bedroom. |
September 26, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cleanliness is Next to Nakedness Beth's plan to surprise Dave in the shower backfires. |
September 13, 1995 |
| 2 |
It's Not About That . . . Construction of the new neighbour's house disturbs the peace; a commitment-shy Eric turns to Dave and the guys when his relationship with Mia hits a snag -- prompting Kenny to consider ""enhancement"" surgery. |
September 20, 1995 |
| 3 |
You Must(ang) Remember This The Barrys and friends take a ride down memory lane as Dave debates whether to sell his 1965 Mustang; Tommy and Willie scheme to augment their allowance. |
September 27, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Based on a True Story When Dave's column about Shel's childhood is picked by the head of Paragon Pictures to be a feature film, Beth urges Dave to take Shel on as a writing partner for the screenplay. Dave has never been able to ""work or play well with others"" since kindergarten and he's never had a writing partner. Beth gently reminds him of his speech to Tommy and Willie about brothers sharing and that he's always said he and Shel are like brothers. Meanwhile, Mia wants Eric to learn to swim so they can honeymoon in Hawaii and Kenny volunteers to be Eric's swimming coach. However, Mia discovers that the pool pep squad is a bevy of beautiful girl bent on ogling Eric. Guest Brandon Tartikoff formerly served as President of NBC Entertainment, Chairman of NBC Entertainment Group and Chairman of Paramount Pictures. |
September 13, 1996 |
| 2 |
Solitaire With Beth and the boys away for the weekend, Dave savors the time alone to do as he pleases -- if only he can get his friends to stop trying to keep him company. Dave's weekend is filled with all the things dearest to his heart: naps, television, beer, pretzels and not bathing. However, Mia and Eric want his expertise on where they should honeymoon, while Shel and Kenny are certain that all this time alone isn't good for Dave. Meanwhile, Beth learns that she is the last to know that Tommy has discovered girls in the form of the beautiful Angela when she chaperones his class on a field trip to see a space shuttle launch. |
September 20, 1996 |
| 3 |
Missed Manners ""Is it me, or did people used to be nicer to each other?"" Dave wonders, after Beth's insulted on the road and Shel has several run-ins with an obnoxious waiter who's out to get him. |
September 27, 1996 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 20, 1993 |
| Last aired | June 27, 1997 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |