On this day April 26, 1987, the TV adaptation of Down and Out in Beverly Hills premiered on FOX. Based on the hit 1986 movie, the series followed the chaotic life of a wealthy but dysfunctional Beverly Hills family who takes in a homeless man, turning their already unbalanced lives upside down.
The show attempted to capture the quirky charm and satirical tone of the film, blending class clash comedy with eccentric characters. Despite its strong concept and the popularity of the movie it was based on, the series only lasted one season with 13 episodes. It was part of FOX’s first wave of original programming as the network was just getting off the ground in 1987.
Fun fact: This was one of the earliest TV shows launched by FOX during its debut year alongside other newcomers like Married with Children and The Tracey Ullman Show.
The show attempted to capture the quirky charm and satirical tone of the film, blending class clash comedy with eccentric characters. Despite its strong concept and the popularity of the movie it was based on, the series only lasted one season with 13 episodes. It was part of FOX’s first wave of original programming as the network was just getting off the ground in 1987.
Fun fact: This was one of the earliest TV shows launched by FOX during its debut year alongside other newcomers like Married with Children and The Tracey Ullman Show.
