Bosom Buddies
| Bosom Buddies | |
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| Created by |
Chris Thompson Thomas L. Miller Robert L. Boyett |
| Starring |
Tom Hanks Peter Scolari Donna Dixon Holland Taylor Telma Hopkins Wendie Jo Sperber Lucille Benson (1980-1981) |
| Theme music composer | Billy Joel |
| Opening theme | "My Life" by Billy Joel(original prints) "Shake Me Loose" by Stephanie Mills (syndicated prints) |
| Ending theme | "Shake Me Loose" (instrumental) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 37 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions Paramount Television |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | November 27, 1980 – May 27, 1982 |
Bosom Buddies is an American sitcom starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari created by Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller and Chris Thompson (Miller/Milkis/Boyett Productions). It aired for two seasons on ABC from November 27, 1980 to May 27, 1982 and in reruns in the summer of 1984 on NBC. The show features the misadventures of two single men, working in creative advertising, struggling in their industry while disguising themselves as women in order to live in the one apartment they could afford. Gender stereotypes and male/female interpersonal relationships were frequent themes.
The show became known for its quirky humor and its frequent use of improvisation, especially between stars Hanks and Scolari. Though the show started out with good ratings, it failed to hold the public's interest and was canceled after two seasons.
In the pilot episode, after their own apartment is demolished (while they are still asleep in it), two men disguise themselves as women in order to live in the dirt-cheap Susan B. Anthony Hotel (which happens to be female-only). Kip Wilson (Hanks) is originally skeptical of the plan, but after meeting gorgeous resident model/dancer/nurse Sonny Lumet (Donna Dixon), he ends up convincing aspiring writer Henry Desmond (Scolari) that the experience will make a great book. Their co-worker, Amy Cassidy (Wendie Jo Sperber) [who's attracted to Henry] is the only resident in on the plan. The boys’ deception includes outwitting the hotel manager, Darlene (Edie Adams), and fellow resident, Isabelle Hammond (Telma Hopkins), an aspiring singer. When the pilot sold to ABC, the character of Darlene was replaced by Lilly Sinclair (Lucille Benson).
In the first season, Kip, Henry, and Amy work for Ruth Dunbar (Holland Taylor) at the New York City-based advertising firm of Livingston, Gentry & Mishkin, where Kip is a graphic artist, Henry is a copy writer, and Amy is the receptionist. Ruth often takes credit for the boys’ work when reporting to her (unseen) boss, Mr. Rubinowitz.
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