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BadGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (28).
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
1987·Show
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Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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Down and Out in Beverly Hills is a 30 minute TV series based on the 1986 movie of the same name. It aired from July 25, 1987 to September 12, 1987 on on the fledging Fox network. It has the distinction of being the first ever show to be cancelled by Fox; only 13 episodes were produced.
The cast included Hector Elizondo as Dave Whiteman, Anita Morris as Barbara Whiteman, Eileen Seeley as Jenny Whiteman, April Ortiz as Carmen the Maid, and Tim Thomerson as Jerry Baskin. Evan Richards was the only cast member of the film to reprise his role for TV.
80s SitcomSocial SatireClass Clash ComedyFamily DynamicsFish-Out-of-WaterWealthy LifestyleCharacter-Driven HumorLightheartedNostalgic TV
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Is Down and Out in Beverly Hills okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Down and Out in Beverly Hills?
7 h
About 7 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1987.
Will Down and Out in Beverly Hills make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Down and Out in Beverly Hills?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.