On this day April 1 1987 the sitcom Take Five premiered on CBS. The series starred George Segal as Andy Kooper, a public relations executive trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his children after a midlife crisis and a failed marriage.
Take Five mixed sharp writing with a slice of family drama and comedy, leaning on Segal’s natural charm and timing. Though the premise had potential, the show ran for only 1 season with a total of 6 episodes before being canceled. It’s one of several short lived network comedies from the era that couldn’t quite break through in the ratings but remains a footnote in the career of the always reliable George Segal.
80s insight: Take Five was one of three sitcoms George Segal led during the 80s and 90s before gaining later recognition on shows like Just Shoot Me.
Take Five mixed sharp writing with a slice of family drama and comedy, leaning on Segal’s natural charm and timing. Though the premise had potential, the show ran for only 1 season with a total of 6 episodes before being canceled. It’s one of several short lived network comedies from the era that couldn’t quite break through in the ratings but remains a footnote in the career of the always reliable George Segal.
80s insight: Take Five was one of three sitcoms George Segal led during the 80s and 90s before gaining later recognition on shows like Just Shoot Me.
