Series
Frank's Place
“Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans”
DramaComedy
Frank's Place is an American comedy-drama series which aired on CBS for 22 episodes during the 1987-1988 television season. The series was created by Hugh Wilson and executive produced by Wilson and series star Tim Reid. Frank's Place is the most recent show that ran for only one season which was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. TV Guide ranked it #3 on their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Pilot14 Sept 1987 · 30mA college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
- 2Frank Returns21 Sept 1987 · 30mFrank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
- 3Frank Takes Charge28 Sept 1987 · 30mFrank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
- 4The Bridge5 Oct 1987 · 30mAfter a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
- 5Frank Joins A Club12 Oct 1987 · 30mFrank joins an all black club of professionals but then Anna-May informs him of the ""Capital C club,"" as the members are all light-skinned blacks whereas Frank is dark-skinned, making him the token black in an all-black club.
- 6Eligible Bachelor19 Oct 1987 · 30mFrank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
- 7Disengaged26 Oct 1987 · 30mHanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
- 8Cool and the Gang (1)9 Nov 1987 · 30mA young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
- 9Cool and the Gang (2)16 Nov 1987 · 30mThe staff tries to help troubled Charles.
- 10Reverend Gets His Flock23 Nov 1987 · 30mThe Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
- 11I.O.U.30 Nov 1987 · 30mA creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
- 12Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs7 Dec 1987 · 30mBig Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
- 13Season's Greetings14 Dec 1987 · 30mThe restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
- 14The Bum Out Front4 Jan 1988 · 30mFrank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
- 15Dueling Voodoo11 Jan 1988 · 30mFrank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
- 16Where's Ed?18 Jan 1988 · 30mTiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
- 17Night Business3 Feb 1988 · 30mFrank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
- 18Shorty's Belle15 Feb 1988 · 30mShorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
- 19Frank's Place—The Movie22 Feb 1988 · 30mA noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
- 20Cultural Exchange7 Mar 1988 · 30mFrank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
- 21The Recruiting Game15 Mar 1988 · 30mColleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
- 22The King of Wall Street22 Mar 1988 · 30mA corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.
Details
- Created by
- Hugh Wilson, Tim Reid
- First aired
- 14 Sept 1987
- Last aired
- 22 Mar 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- CBS
- Episodes
- 22
- Votes
- 7 on TMDB
Cast
Tim ReidFrank Parrish
Robert HarperBubba Weisberger
Daphne Maxwell ReidHanna Griffin
Francesca P. RobertsAnna-May
Frances E. WilliamsMiss Marie
Virginia CapersBertha Griffin-Lamour
Tony BurtonBig Arthur
Charles LampkinTiger Shepin
Lincoln KilpatrickReverend Tyrone Deal- WWilliam Thomas, Jr.Cool Charles
Don YessoShorty
