Trial and Error (TV series)

Not to be confused with Trial & Error (TV series), the 2017 American sitcom from NBC.

American TV series or program

Trial and Error

Created by| Don Seigel
Jerry Perzigian
Starring| Paul Rodriguez
Eddie Velez
Composer| Ray Colcord
Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
No. of seasons| 1
No. of episodes| 8 (5 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers| Donald L. Seigel
Jerry Perzigian
Howard Brown
Tommy Chong
Producer| Al Aidekman
Camera setup| Multi-camera
Running time| 30 minutes
Production companies| ELP Communications
Columbia Pictures Television
Original release
Network| CBS
Release| March 15 (1988-03-15) –
March 29, 1988 (1988-03-29)
Eddie Velez (left) as John Hernandez and Paul Rodriguez as Tony Rivera in the opening credits for Trial and Error.

Trial and Error is an American sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from March 15 to March 29, 1988. It was cancelled after the third episode, leaving the remaining five episodes unaired.

## Development[edit]

Trial and Error evolved from a pilot entitled The Family Martinez created by comedian Tommy Chong, about a reformed Latino gang member who became a trial lawyer and moved back in with his family in East Los Angeles, California. CBS liked the concept, but wanted to change it from a family sitcom to a buddy comedy, and it was subsequently reworked as Amigos by Don Seigel and Jerry Perzigian. Chong remained on board as a producer, but "never showed up" to any of the writing sessions. Paul Rodriguez objected to the title Amigos, saying it was too stereotypical, and the title was changed to Trial and Error.[1]

Brad Pitt was cast as the bellboy in the second episode, entitled "Bon Appetit." According to executive producer Jerry Perzigian, this was Pitt's first paid Hollywood job. Pitt had arrived from Springfield, Missouri, only three days before the shoot, which took place on November 17, 1987.[2][3] The episode aired on CBS on March 22, 1988.

## Premise[edit]

The series is about two Latino roommates – John Hernandez and Tony Rivera – living in Los Angeles. John is an attorney and Tony is a T-shirt salesman.[4]

## Cast[edit]

* Eddie Velez as John Hernandez
* Paul Rodriguez as Tony Rivera
* John de Lancie as Bob Adams
* Debbie Shapiro as Rhonda
* Stephen Elliott as Edmund Kittie
* Susan Saldivar as Lisa

## Episodes[edit]

No.  | Title  | Directed by  | Written by  | Original air date

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1| "Pilot"| Andrew D. Weyman| Unknown| March 15, 1988 (1988-03-15)

John has an embarrassing first day at a prestigious law firm.

2| "Bon Appetit"| Andrew D. Weyman| Steven Kunes| March 22, 1988 (1988-03-22)

John invites his boss over for dinner. Guest star: Brad Pitt as the bellboy.

3| "Man's Best Friend"| Andrew D. Weyman| Al Aidekman| March 29, 1988 (1988-03-29)

Tony wants John to testify against the canine movie star that bit him.

4| "Deride and Conquer"| Andrew D. Weyman| TBD| Unaired
5| "Ring of Truth"| Andrew D. Weyman| TBD| Unaired
6| "Casino Night"| Andrew D. Weyman| TBD| Unaired
7| "Strike Three, You're Out"| Andrew D. Weyman| TBD| Unaired
8| "Born to Squirm"| Andrew D. Weyman| TBD| Unaired

## References[edit]

1. ^ Irvin, Richard (2016). "Forgotten Laughs: An Episode Guide to 150 TV Sitcoms You Probably Never Saw".
2. ^ Leszczak, Bob (16 May 2016). Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s: A Complete Guide. McFarland. ISBN 9781476623849.
3. ^ Irvin, Richard (2016). "Forgotten Laughs: An Episode Guide to 150 TV Sitcoms You Probably Never Saw".
4. ^ TV Guide. "Trial and Error Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved October 27, 2012.

## External links[edit]

* Trial and Error at IMDb
* TV.com
* TV Guide
* Opening credits for Trial and Error and Raising Miranda on YouTube

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