The Preston Episodes is an American sitcom that aired from September 9 to October 28, 1995, on Fox.

The Preston Episodes
Created byJace Richdale
StarringDavid Alan Grier
Judith Scott
ComposerBruce Miller
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (2 unaired)
Production
Executive producersDavid Alan Grier
Amy Howard
Jace Richdale
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesRed Meat Inc.
Jobsite Productions
20th Century Fox Television
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseSeptember 9 (1995-09-09) –
October 28, 1995 (1995-10-28)

Premise

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A divorced English professor recently moved from New Jersey starts working as a caption writer for a gossip magazine[1] called Stuff in Manhattan.[2]

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot"James BurrowsJace RichdaleSeptember 9, 1995 (1995-09-09)
An English professor tries to get a job as a "serious writer", but ends up with a job at a gossip magazine.
2"The Adam Gets Promoted Episode"Matthew DiamondJon ShermanSeptember 16, 1995 (1995-09-16)
David is pressured into altering a failing grade that Adam has on his transcript.
3"The Competition Episode"Matthew DiamondDavid BabcockSeptember 23, 1995 (1995-09-23)
David and Kelly competes about who will write the "Sunside Strangler" story.
4"David's First Date Episode"Matthew DiamondMike MartineauSeptember 30, 1995 (1995-09-30)
David finds out that Marilyn only wants him for his mind, not his looks. Harlow has to dance with the boss' beefy wife.
5"The Divorce Ceremony Episode"Matthew DiamondNastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. HodesOctober 7, 1995 (1995-10-07)
David has a "divorce ceremony" in order to forget about his ex-wife.
6"The Dog Episode"Matthew DiamondJace RichdaleOctober 14, 1995 (1995-10-14)
David gets a dog so he can meet more women, but ends up in a canine custody battle when the dog's former owners want him back.
7"The Harlow Quits Episode"Matthew DiamondNeal Boushell, Sam O'NealOctober 21, 1995 (1995-10-21)
Harlow quits his job when he is pushed too far by David, and David ends up filling in for him.
8"The Halloween Episode"Matthew DiamondMike Scully, Julie Thacker-ScullyOctober 28, 1995 (1995-10-28)
David gets questioned by the FBI.
9"The Older Woman Episode"TBDTBDUnaired
10"The David and Dunhill Episode"TBDTBDUnaired

References

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  1. ^ TV Guide. "The Preston Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  2. ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 954. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
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