On this day March 29 1988 the final episode of the short lived sitcom Trial and Error aired on CBS. The series starred comedian Paul Rodriguez as a struggling young man trying to find his place in the world alongside a group of quirky friends and roommates.
Trial and Error ran for just 1 season with a total of 8 episodes before being canceled. Though it had a promising cast and some sharp writing the show couldn’t find a strong audience during its brief run. Still it served as an early spotlight for Paul Rodriguez who would go on to become a well-known figure in stand-up comedy and television.
80s insight: Trial and Error aired during a competitive time for sitcoms in the late 80s which made it tough for new series to break through on network schedules.
Trial and Error ran for just 1 season with a total of 8 episodes before being canceled. Though it had a promising cast and some sharp writing the show couldn’t find a strong audience during its brief run. Still it served as an early spotlight for Paul Rodriguez who would go on to become a well-known figure in stand-up comedy and television.
80s insight: Trial and Error aired during a competitive time for sitcoms in the late 80s which made it tough for new series to break through on network schedules.
