Friends (1979 TV series)

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Friends
Written by	AJ Carothers; Liz Coe; Michael Russnow; April Smith
Directed by	Roger Duchowny; Glenn Jordan; Arnold Laven; James Sheldon; George Tyne
Starring	Charlie Aiken; Jarrod Johnson; Janet MacLachlan; Karen Morrow; Roger Robinson; Andy Romano; Jill Whelan
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of episodes	5 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Aaron Spelling; Douglas S. Cramer
Producers	Cindy Dunne; Bo Kaprall; Bob Sand; Glenn Jordan; Cindy Levin
Running time	60 minutes
Production company	Aaron Spelling Productions
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	March 25 –; April 22, 1979

Friends is an American children-oriented comedy-drama series that aired on ABC from March 25 to April 22, 1979. The series, which was produced by Aaron Spelling, starred Charlie Aiken, Jill Whelan, Janet MacLachlan, Jarrod Johnson, Karen Morrow and Roger Robinson.

Five one-hour episodes were produced before the series was cancelled.

Overview

A comedy-drama series as seen through the eyes of three 11-year-old children from different backgrounds with episodes focusing upon the trials and tribulations of adolescence, and involved subjects such as dating, family, school, growing pains and friendship.

Cast

Charlie Aiken as Pete Richards
Jarrod Johnson as Randy Summerfield
Janet MacLachlan as Jane Summerfield
Karen Morrow as Pamela Richards
Roger Robinson as Warren Summerfield
Andy Romano as Frank Richards
Jill Whelan as Nancy Wilks

Episodes

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"Going Out"	March 25, 1979 (1979-03-25)
2	"Pilot"	April 1, 1979 (1979-04-01)
3	"Grandfather Arrives"	April 8, 1979 (1979-04-08)
4	"Pressure"	April 15, 1979 (1979-04-15)
5	"A Case of Bad Timing"	April 22, 1979 (1979-04-22)

References

Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Eight Edition. New York: Ballantine, 2003.

External links

Friends at IMDb

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v t e Works produced by Aaron Spelling
Feature films	Guns of the Timberland (1960) California Split (1974) Baby Blue Marine (1976) Mr. Mom (1983) 'night, Mother (1986) Surrender (1987) Three O'Clock High (1987) Cross My Heart (1987) Satisfaction (1988) Loose Cannons (1990) Soapdish (1991) The Mod Squad (1999) Charlie's Angels (2000)
TV series	Zane Grey Theatre (1956–61) Johnny Ringo (1959–60) The Dick Powell Show (1961–63) The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962–63) Burke's Law (1963–66) Honey West (1965–66) The Smothers Brothers Show (1965–66) Rango (1967) The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967–69) The Mod Squad (1968–73) The New People (1969–70) The Young Rebels (1970–71) The Most Deadly Game (1970–71) The Rookies (1972–76) Chopper One (1974) Firehouse (1974) S.W.A.T. (1975–76) Starsky & Hutch (1975–79) Family (1976–80) Charlie's Angels (1976–81) Fantasy Island (1977–84) The San Pedro Beach Bums (1977) The Love Boat (1977–87) Vegas (1978–81) Friends (1979) Hart to Hart (1979–84) B.A.D. Cats (1980) Dynasty (1981–89) Aloha Paradise (1981) Strike Force (1981–82) T. J. Hooker (1982–86) Matt Houston (1982–85) At Ease (1983) Hotel (1983–88) Glitter (1984–85) Finder of Lost Loves (1984–85) MacGruder and Loud (1985) Hollywood Beat (1985) The Colbys (1985–87) Life with Lucy (1986) CBS Summer Playhouse (1987) HeartBeat (1988–89) Nightingales (1989) Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000) Melrose Place (1992–99) 2000 Malibu Road (1992) Hearts Are Wild (1992) The Heights (1992) The Round Table (1992) Burke's Law (1994–95) Winnetka Road (1994) Models Inc. (1994–95) Robin's Hoods (1994–95) Heaven Help Us (1994) Madman of the People (1994–95) University Hospital (1995) Savannah (1996–97) Malibu Shores (1996) Kindred: The Embraced (1996) 7th Heaven (1996–2007) Sunset Beach (1997–99) Pacific Palisades (1997) Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998–99) Buddy Faro (1998) Charmed (1998–2006) Rescue 77 (1999) Safe Harbor (1999) Forbidden Island (1999) Titans (2000–01) All Souls (2001) Queens Supreme (2003) Kingpin (2003) 10-8: Officers on Duty (2003–04) Summerland (2004–05) Clubhouse (2004–05) Wanted (2005)
TV films	Cricket on the Hearth (1967) The Over-the-Hill Gang (1969) Wake Me When the War Is Over (1969) The Monk (1969) The Pigeon (1969) The Ballad of Andy Crocker (1969) Carter's Army (1970) The Love War (1970) How Awful About Allan (1970) But I Don't Want to Get Married! (1970) The Old Man Who Cried Wolf (1970) Wild Women (1970) The House That Would Not Die (1970) The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970) Crowhaven Farm (1970) Run, Simon, Run (1970) Love Hate Love (1971) Yuma (1971) River of Gold (1971) Congratulations, It's a Boy! (1971) Five Desperate Women (1971) The Last Child (1971) A Taste of Evil (1971) In Broad Daylight (1971) The Death of Me Yet (1971) The Reluctant Heroes (1971) If Tomorrow Comes (1971) The Trackers (1971) Two for the Money (1972) The Daughters of Joshua Cabe (1972) No Place to Run (1972) Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole (1972) Rolling Man (1972) The Bounty Man (1972) Home for the Holidays (1972) Every Man Needs One (1972) A Cold Night's Death (1973) Snatched (1973) The Great American Beauty Contest (1973) The Letters (1973) The Bait (1973) Satan's School for Girls (1973) Hijack! (1973) Letters from Three Lovers (1973) The Affair (1973) Death Squad (1974) The Fireman's Ball (1974) Cry Panic (1974) The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped (1974) Savages (1974) Death Sentence (1974) Hit Lady (1974) Death Cruise (1974) Only with Married Men (1974) The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return (1975) Murder on Flight 502 (1975) The Legend of Valentino (1975) One of My Wives Is Missing (1975) 33 Hours in the Life of God (1976) The Sad and Lonely Sundays (1976) Death at Love House (1976) The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe (1976) The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) Little Ladies of the Night (1977) The Love Boat II (1977) The San Pedro Beach Bums (1977) The Users (1978) Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) Wild and Wooly (1978) Cruise Into Terror (1978) The Power Within (1979) Beach Patrol (1979) Love's Savage Fury (1979) The Return of the Mod Squad (1979) Murder Can Hurt You! (1980) Waikiki (1980) Casino (1980) The Best Little Girl in the World (1981) Sizzle (1981) Don't Go to Sleep (1982) The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch (1982) Massarati and the Brain (1982) Shooting Stars (1983) Making of a Male Model (1983) Venice Medical (1983) Dark Mirror (1984) Velvet (1984) International Airport (1985) Mr. and Mrs. Ryan (1986) Dark Mansions (1986) The Hope Division (1987) Cracked Up (1987) Harry's Hong Kong (1987) The Loner (1987) Day One (1989) Just Temporary (1989) Rich Men, Single Women (1990) The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage (1990) Jailbirds (1991) Back to the Streets of San Francisco (1992) Grass Roots (1992) And the Band Played On (1993) A Stranger in the Mirror (1993) Gulf City (1993) Jane's House (1994) Love on the Run (1994) Green Dolphin Beat (1994) Texas (1994) Crosstown Traffic (1995) Pier 66 (1996) After Jimmy (1996) Odd Jobs (1997) Satan's School for Girls (2000) Stop at Nothing (2001) The Law and Mr. Lee (2003) Hotel (2003) Silver Lake (2004) Hitched (2005) Bounty Hunters (2005) Split Decision (2006)
TV miniseries	The French Atlantic Affair (1979) Hollywood Wives (1985) Crossings (1986) Dynasty: The Reunion (1991) The Invaders (1995) A Season in Purgatory (1996)

Friends
Written by	AJ Carothers Liz Coe Michael Russnow April Smith
Directed by	Roger Duchowny Glenn Jordan Arnold Laven James Sheldon George Tyne
Starring	Charlie Aiken Jarrod Johnson Janet MacLachlan Karen Morrow Roger Robinson Andy Romano Jill Whelan
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of episodes	5 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Aaron Spelling Douglas S. Cramer
Producers	Cindy Dunne Bo Kaprall Bob Sand Glenn Jordan Cindy Levin
Running time	60 minutes
Production company	Aaron Spelling Productions
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	March 25 (1979-03-25) – April 22, 1979 (1979-04-22)