Series synopsis
Fridays is an American comedy television series that premiered on ABC on April 11, 1980. It ended on April 23, 1982. It was created by Bill Lee, John Moffitt. It stars Larry David, Michael Richards, Melanie Chartoff and Rich Hall.
Fridays is the name of ABC's weekly late-night live comedy show, which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23, 1982.
Premise
Fridays is the name of ABC's weekly late-night live comedy show, which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23, 1982.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Larry David as Self
- Michael Richards as Self
- Melanie Chartoff as Self
- Rich Hall as Self
- Bruce Mahler as Self
- Maryedith Burrell as Self
- Mark Blankfield as Self
- John Roarke as Self
Supporting cast
- Stuart Pankin as Self
- Don Kennedy as Self
- Darrow Igus as Self
- Brandis Kemp as Self
- Jack Burns as Self - Announcer
- Al Jarreau as Self - Musical Guest
- Valerie Bertinelli as Self - Guest Host
- Tab Hunter as Self - Guest Host
- David Grisman as Self - Musical Guest
- David Steinberg as Self - Guest Host
- Michael McKean as Self - Guest Host
- Jimmy Buffett as Self - Musical Guest
Guest cast
- Al Jarreau as Self - Musical Guest
- Valerie Bertinelli as Self - Guest Host
- Tab Hunter as Self - Guest Host
- David Grisman as Self - Musical Guest
- David Steinberg as Self - Guest Host
- Michael McKean as Self - Guest Host
- Jimmy Buffett as Self - Musical Guest
- David Naughton as Self
- Warren Zevon as Self - Musical Guest
- Lynn Redgrave as Self
- Howard Rollins as Self
- George Thorogood as Self - Musical Guest
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 66 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | ||
| Season 1 | 13 | April 11, 1980 | July 18, 1980 |
| Season 2 | 26 | September 5, 1980 | May 15, 1981 |
| Season 3 | 21 | September 18, 1981 | April 23, 1982 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actors' Conversation | |
| 2 | Writers' Conversation | |
| 3 | Maryedith Burrell Interview |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series Premiere - Kenny Loggins | April 11, 1980 |
| 2 |
The Boomtown Rats --The Boomtown Rats perform ""Someone's Looking at You"" and ""I Don't Like Mondays"" |
April 18, 1980 |
| 3 |
The Clash --The Clash perform ""London Calling,"" ""Train in Vain,"" ""The Guns Of Brixton"" & ""Clampdown"" Comedy sketches include: --""Night Of The Living Dead Dinner"" (""Diner""?) |
April 25, 1980 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eddie Money --Eddie Money performs ""Running Back"" and ""Trinidad"" |
September 5, 1980 |
| 2 |
Kim Carnes --Kim Carnes (1st appearance) - ""Cry Like A Baby"" and ""More Love"" |
September 12, 1980 |
| 3 |
The Cars (1st appearance) --The Cars perform ""Touch and Go,"" ""Shoo Be Doo"" and ""Gimme Some Slack"" |
September 19, 1980 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Andy Kaufman / The Pretenders --The Pretenders perform ""The Adultress,"" ""Message of Love"" and ""Louie, Louie"" (not the 1960's song by the Kingsmen) |
September 18, 1981 |
| 2 |
William Shatner / Kim Carnes --Kim Carnes (2nd appearance) - ""Bette Davis Eyes,"" ""Under My Thumb"" and ""Miss You Tonight"" |
September 25, 1981 |
| 3 |
Tony Geary & Genie Francis / Devo --Tony Geary & Genie Francis (co-hosts) --Devo (3rd appearance) - ""NuTra Theme,"" ""Jerkin' Back 'n' Forth,"" ""Jesus in my Stew,"" ""Through Being Cool"" & ""Working In A Coal Mine"" |
October 9, 1981 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 11, 1980 |
| Last aired | April 23, 1982 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |