On this day April 8, 1986, the final episode of Foley Square aired, bringing an end to the short lived legal sitcom after just one season. The show starred Margaret Colin as Alex Harrigan, an assistant district attorney balancing courtroom duties with personal challenges, and featured Jon Lovitz in one of his early TV roles.
Foley Square ran for 14 episodes and aimed to blend comedy with workplace dynamics inside the New York legal system. It focused on strong female leads and character driven humor, which was a shift from the more slapstick sitcoms of the time. While it didn’t pull big ratings, it had a unique voice and offered a platform for future stars like Lovitz, who was also gaining traction on Saturday Night Live.
Though brief, the series remains a small part of 80s TV history, remembered by fans of legal themed comedies and early Jon Lovitz appearances.
Fun fact: Foley Square was created by Diane English, who would go on to create the hugely successful sitcom Murphy Brown just two years later.
Trivia question: What future Saturday Night Live cast member had an early role on the sitcom Foley Square?
Foley Square ran for 14 episodes and aimed to blend comedy with workplace dynamics inside the New York legal system. It focused on strong female leads and character driven humor, which was a shift from the more slapstick sitcoms of the time. While it didn’t pull big ratings, it had a unique voice and offered a platform for future stars like Lovitz, who was also gaining traction on Saturday Night Live.
Though brief, the series remains a small part of 80s TV history, remembered by fans of legal themed comedies and early Jon Lovitz appearances.
Fun fact: Foley Square was created by Diane English, who would go on to create the hugely successful sitcom Murphy Brown just two years later.
Trivia question: What future Saturday Night Live cast member had an early role on the sitcom Foley Square?
