Oliver Beene

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Television series
Original title Oliver Beene
Country of production United States
original language English
Year (s) 2003-2004
Production
company		 Steven Levitan Prods.
(ge.writz) Films
DreamWorks Television
20th Century Fox Television
length 30 minutes
Episodes 24 in 2 seasons
genre comedy
Theme music The Future Is Now - The Solids
idea Howard Gewirtz
music Paul Buckley
First broadcast March 9, 2003 on Fox
German-language
first broadcast		 March 9, 2006 on ARD
occupation

Oliver Beene is an American television series directed by Howard Gewirtz , which premiered on March 9, 2003 on Fox and ran until September 12, 2004.

action

The series takes place in 1962 and 1963 and revolves around the experiences of 11-year-old Oliver Beene, who lives with his family in Queens . Since the series takes place in the past, the "adult" Oliver (voice of David Cross ) tells the things that happened then as a voice-over from his perspective, which is why the series is often compared with the wonderful years .

production

Two seasons of the series were shot with a total of 24 episodes. "The Future Is Now" by The Solids was used as the theme song .

occupation

actor Role name Remarks
Grant Rosenmeyer Oliver David Beene main character
Grant Shaud Dr. Jerrimiah 'Jerry' Beene Oliver's father (a passionate dentist)
Wendy Makkena Charlotte Caraline Beene Oliver's mother (who admires Jackie Kennedy)
Andrew Lawrence Tayler 'Ted' Mark Beene Oliver's older brother
Daveigh Chase Joyce Oliver's nerdy best friend
Taylor Emerson Michael Oliver's (obviously) gay best friend

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