Mr. Belvedere
| Television series | |
|---|---|
| German title | Mr. Belvedere |
| Original title | Mr. Belvedere |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Year (s) | 1985-1990 |
| length | 22 minutes |
| Episodes | 117 in 6 seasons |
| genre | Sitcom |
| Theme music | Judy Har-Angelo & Gary Portnoy - According to our new Arrivals , sung by Leon Redbone |
| idea | Gwen Davenport |
| production | Frank Dungan, Jeff Stein, Tony Sheehan, Patricia Rickey |
| First broadcast | March 15, 1985 (USA) on ABC |
| German-language first broadcast |
February 9, 1991 on Sat.1 |
| occupation | |
Mr. Belvedere is an American sitcom that was produced by ABC from 1985 to 1990 . The figures are based on the 1947 novel, Belvedere by Gwen Davenport .
content
The experienced Briton Mr. Lynn Belvedere is employed as a factotum in the household of the Owens family from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania after a career as a butler for numerous statesmen (such as Winston Churchill ) .
The parents - George Owens, who works as a sports presenter, and his wife Marsha - are very involved in their work and were looking for a housekeeper as well as a contact for their children, Heather, Wesley and Kevin.
The humorous and often cynical Mr. Belvedere is quickly integrated into family life and a valued advisor in all situations. At the end of each episode, he records the day's events and his thoughts in a diary .
humor
The series thrives on Mr. Belvedere's cynical remarks that are never hurtful.
Running gags
- Heather's best friend Angela Chatsikovich never manages to memorize Mr. Belvedere's last name. B. "Mr. Bellpepper "or" Mr. Velveeta ".
- Mr. Belvedere regularly finds himself amused by Wesley's best friend Miles Knobnoster, as he wears eye-catching fixed braces .
occupation
main characters
| role | actor |
|---|---|
| Mr. Lynn Belvedere |
Christopher Hewett |
| George Owens | Bob Uecker |
| Marsha Owens | Ilene Graff |
| Heather Owens | Tracey Welles |
| Kevin Owens | Rob Stone |
| Wesley T. Owens | Brice Beckham |
Supporting characters
| role | actor |
|---|---|
| Angela Chatstikovich | Michele Matheson |
| Miles Knobnoster | Casey Ellison |
| Mrs. Chechinni | Eve Smith |
| Louise Gilbert | Rosemary Forsyth |
Guest appearances
- Anne Ramsey as Tanya
- Carlos Lacamara
- Doris Roberts as judge Westphall
- Gail Rae Carlson
- Jaleel White
- Matthew Perry
- Noah Blake
- Richard child
- Tony Danza as himself
- Walter Olkewicz as Alan
Awards
- Emmy : 1985 , Category: Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Series
- Young Artists Award : 1986, Category: Best Young Actress - Starring in a Television Comedy Series ( Tracy Wells )
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Gwen Davenport created the character of Mr. Belvedere in their 1947 published novel Belvedere , the first film was the black and white film Sitting Pretty from 1948. Walter Lang led this the director for 20th Century Fox .
Mr. Belvedere was portrayed by Clifton Webb , who won an Academy Award for Best Actor for interpreting the role . He also played this role in two other films, Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949), and Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell (1951).
Web links
- Mr. Belvedere in the Internet Movie Database (English)