"Anything But Love" (1989) TV series 1989-1992

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

7 March 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Marty and Hannah are two co-workers who are attracted to each other, but don't want to spoil their friendship by starting a romantic relationship.

Plot Keywords:

Sitcom | Title Based On Song

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 3 nominations

Cast

Jamie Lee Curtis	...	Hannah Miller (23 episodes, 1989-1992)
Richard Lewis	...	Marty Gold (23 episodes, 1989-1992)
Richard Frank	...	Jules 'Julie' Bennett / ... (23 episodes, 1989-1992)
Ann Magnuson	...	Catherine Hughes (17 episodes, 1989-1992)
Holly Fulger	...	Robin 'Mrs. Schmenkman' Dulitski (16 episodes, 1989-1992)
Joseph Maher	...	Brian Allquist (13 episodes, 1989-1990)
Billy Van Zandt	...	Harold (11 episodes, 1989)
Jane Milmore	...	Kelly (11 episodes, 1989)

Runtime:

30 min (56 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Movie Connections:

Featured in When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (2004) (TV)

Where's the DVD release?!

To echo other reviewers, this series recalls both the thirties "madcap" comedies and the cerebral Tracy/Hepburn collaborations. Lewis, criticized as a Woody Allen imitator, pulls away from that allegation/limitiation and holds his own opposite Curtis, a boss of the production. It's been a long time and it's difficult for me to recall specifics, but this one needs to be unearthed - look at all the crud that's made it to DVD already!

Similar productions that come to mind would be the British series "Solo" (with Felicity Kendal). There's also the suggestion of an updated and more grownup "Georgy Girl" - but more upbeat (no gross hospital scenes)...