"Brothers" (1984)TV series 1984-1989

Creators:

Greg Antonacci
David Lloyd

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | unknown

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Joe Waters is an ex-place kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now retired, he's opened up a restaurant...

Plot Keywords:

Gay Lead Character | Brother Brother Relationship | Homosexual | Homophobia | Homosexuality

Awards:

1 win & 9 nominations

Cast

Robert Walden	...	Joe Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Paul Regina	...	Cliff Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Hallie Todd	...	Penny Waters (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Philip Charles MacKenzie	...	Donald Maltby / ... (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
Brandon Maggart	...	Lou Waters (114 episodes, 1984-1989)
Robin Riker	...	Kelly Hall / ... (80 episodes, 1984-1988)
Mary Ann Pascal	...	Sam Waters / ... (66 episodes, 1984-1989)
Yeardley Smith	...	Louella (55 episodes, 1984-1989)
Timothy Williams	...	Mike (47 episodes, 1984-1989)
Robert Sweeney	...	Gilly Box (35 episodes, 1986-1989)
Gale Gordon	...	Harvey Box (34 episodes, 1986-1989)

Runtime:

22 min (115 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Showtime Networks

Quotes:

Donald Maltby: You big wet spot!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Your Alcohol I.Q. (1988) (V)

Soundtrack:

Brothers

availability?

It is a shame that time and a limited viewing audience has all but buried "Brothers." If you didn't have Showtime in the 80s you missed out on a show that had as much heart and humor as "Will and Grace" back in atime when AIDS made a gay series untouchable for a TV network. Showtime took the risk and the result is a wonderful series that I saw as a young man but can remember certain scenes vividly and can still hum the a-capella theme song. Modern day viewers will rake the Donald character as being too stereotypical but he was no sissy. He was proud and strong and that should be seen as a plus. The rapport between the brothers was excellent as they try to understand the gay world after the youngest of the 3 comes out. Who can forget gruff Lou trying to blend into the gay scene sitting a park growling: "Hey babe, nice legs!" or Joe responding the his brother's attraction to a Russian when told that he's big and sleek and foreign by saying "so get a Volvo!" Has this show been released on VHS or DVD? If not it should. This is a groundbreaking series that should be resurrected for a new generation to enjoy and share and laugh.