Series synopsis
Greetings from Tucson is an American comedy family television series that premiered on The WB on September 20, 2002. It ended on May 9, 2003. It was created by Peter Murrieta. It stars Julio Oscar Mechoso, Rebecca Creskoff, Jacob Vargas and Aimee Garcia.
In this autobiographical family comedy, based on the life of series creator Peter Murrieta, life is seen through the eyes of 15-year-old David Tiant as he faces the challenges of growing up in an ethnically mixed, upwardly mobile family.
Premise
In this autobiographical family comedy, based on the life of series creator Peter Murrieta, life is seen through the eyes of 15-year-old David Tiant as he faces the challenges of growing up in an ethnically mixed, upwardly mobile family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julio Oscar Mechoso as Joaquin Tiant
- Rebecca Creskoff as Elizabeth Tiant
- Jacob Vargas as Ernesto Tiant
- Aimee Garcia as Maria Tiant
- Pablo Santos as David Tiant
- Sara Paxton as Sarah Tobin
- Lupe Ontiveros as Magdalena Tiant
- Bobby Chavez as Daniel Tiant
Guest cast
- Wesley Jonathan
- Edward James Olmos as Priest
- Katherine LaNasa as Lucy
- Essie Shure as Jenna
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 20, 2002 | May 9, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Proud and hardworking Joaquin Tiant's recent promotion has finally enabled him to move his family to a bigger house in a nice Tucson neighborhood, and his 15 year-old son David is pleasantly surprised when his new next-door-neighbor Sarah invites him to a school dance. But when the need for a new suit sends him to the mall with his entire family, David's values clash with those of his pragmatic dad and he finds out the hard way what the phrase "all dressed up and no where to go" actually means. |
September 20, 2002 |
| 2 |
My Two Padres After David and Sarah accidentally get drunk at a party, David calls Uncle Ernesto instead of Joaquin to pick them up. Realizing Joaquin will be furious with them for their deceit, David and Ernesto scheme to re-enact the evening by planning a fake party. |
September 27, 2002 |
| 3 |
Driving David finds himself in hot water after he promises to drive Sarah and her friends to a concert before he actually gets his driver's permit. Determined to make the concert, David bites the bullet and asks Joaquin for driving lessons, landing him in the driver's seas for the ride of his life. |
October 4, 2002 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The WB |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 20, 2002 |
| Last aired | May 9, 2003 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |