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|Pilot | |Pilot | ||
|The new head writer's first job is to find out why Jackie refuses to leave his dressing room. | |The new head writer's first job is to find out why Jackie refuses to leave his dressing room. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2 | |2 | ||
|Charity, Schmarity | |Charity, Schmarity | ||
|After being let off of Oprah's guest list for a fundraiser, Jackie starts his own charity. | |After being let off of Oprah's guest list for a fundraiser, Jackie starts his own charity. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3 | |3 | ||
|Jack and The Bean Stalker | |Jack and The Bean Stalker | ||
|Jackie is honoured to have a stalker as she starts pitching him episode ideas. | |Jackie is honoured to have a stalker as she starts pitching him episode ideas. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|4 | |4 | ||
|Ottumwa, 52501 | |Ottumwa, 52501 | ||
|Jackie's younger brother visits the set. | |Jackie's younger brother visits the set. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|5 | |5 | ||
|The Joke | |The Joke | ||
|Jackie insults the writers on a rival tv show, so they retaliate. | |Jackie insults the writers on a rival tv show, so they retaliate. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|6 | |6 | ||
|Jackie & The Model | |Jackie & The Model | ||
|Jackie gives a guest spot to a swimsuit model only to find out she is not into him. | |Jackie gives a guest spot to a swimsuit model only to find out she is not into him. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|7 | |7 | ||
|Stand Up for Bastards | |Stand Up for Bastards | ||
|Jackie insists on using the word "bastard" in this week's episode prompting a visit from the censors. | |Jackie insists on using the word "bastard" in this week's episode prompting a visit from the censors. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|8 | |8 | ||
|The All-Nighter | |The All-Nighter | ||
|Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning. | |Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|9 | |9 | ||
|Jackie's Family | |Jackie's Family | ||
|ackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show. | |ackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|10 | |10 | ||
|The Forces of Nature | |The Forces of Nature | ||
|Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him. | |Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|11 | |11 | ||
|The Player | |The Player | ||
|Grant sells a screen play, but Jackie meddles in the process. | |Grant sells a screen play, but Jackie meddles in the process. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|12 | |12 | ||
|Guys and Balls | |Guys and Balls | ||
|Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. | |Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|13 | |13 | ||
|Strike | |Strike | ||
|The writters go on strike. | |The writters go on strike. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|14 | |14 | ||
|Write This Way | |Write This Way | ||
|An actor dies on set. | |An actor dies on set. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|15 | |15 | ||
|Sophie's choice | |Sophie's choice | ||
|Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked photos of her. | |Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked photos of her. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
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|16 | |16 | ||
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|Poker, Schmoker | |Poker, Schmoker | ||
|Jackie tries to win back his car that he lost when he was a standup comedian. | |Jackie tries to win back his car that he lost when he was a standup comedian. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|18 | |18 | ||
|Aloha, Io-wahu | |Aloha, Io-wahu | ||
|The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about his childhood. | |The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about his childhood. | ||
|<span style="color: | |<span style="color:green;">'''Found''' | ||
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<ref>[http://www.tv.com/shows/the-jackie-thomas-show/episodes/ A list of episodes] Retrieved 17 Aug '19</ref> | <ref>[http://www.tv.com/shows/the-jackie-thomas-show/episodes/ A list of episodes] Retrieved 17 Aug '19</ref> | ||
Revision as of 00:06, 18 February 2021
A promotional image for the series.
Status: Partially Found
The Jackie Thomas Show was a sitcom that aired on ABC from December 1st, 1992, until March 30th, 1993. The show revolved around Jackie Thomas (Tom Arnold), a former stand-up comic/slaughterhouse worker turned television star and the drama behind the scenes of his own television show, The Jackie Thomas Show (a show within the show). Despite having a notable cast, which included Roseanne Barr, Martin Mull, and Tom Arnold and having a crossover episode with the hit TV show Roseanne, the series suffered from low rating and was cancelled after its first season.
Plot
The Jackie Thomas Show follows a former stand-up comic turned television star Jackie Thomas (Tom Arnold) as he deals with the drama on his failing tv show who is known for constantly firing production staff. Throughout the series, the office staff must put up with Jackie's antics.[1]
Cancellation
While The Jackie Thomas Show aired right after Roseanne, many viewers could not relate to the issues in The Jackie Thomas Show as opposed to the issues in Roseanne. [2] At the time, there was a lot of hatred towards Tom Arnold and Roseanne Barr, and many feel the show was review bombed with negative reviews in order to take it off the air. Despite numerous threats by Roseanne Barr to pull her own show Roseanne from ABC, by May of 1993, The Jackie Thomas Show was not renewed for a second season.[3]
Availability
Although the cult following the show has since garnered, only a few clips of The Jackie Thomas Show has emerged. No reruns of the show ever aired after its cancellation. As of the writing of this article, the show has not been released on any form of media or streaming services.
Cast
- Tom Arnold as Jackie Thomas
- Alison LaPlaca as Laura Miller
- Dennis Boutsikaris as Jerry Harper
- Michael Boatman as Grant Watson
- Paul Feig as Bobby Wynn
- Maryedith Burrell as Nancy
- Martin Mull as Doug Talbot
Episode List
| # | Episode Title | Synopsis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | The new head writer's first job is to find out why Jackie refuses to leave his dressing room. | Found |
| 2 | Charity, Schmarity | After being let off of Oprah's guest list for a fundraiser, Jackie starts his own charity. | Found |
| 3 | Jack and The Bean Stalker | Jackie is honoured to have a stalker as she starts pitching him episode ideas. | Found |
| 4 | Ottumwa, 52501 | Jackie's younger brother visits the set. | Found |
| 5 | The Joke | Jackie insults the writers on a rival tv show, so they retaliate. | Found |
| 6 | Jackie & The Model | Jackie gives a guest spot to a swimsuit model only to find out she is not into him. | Found |
| 7 | Stand Up for Bastards | Jackie insists on using the word "bastard" in this week's episode prompting a visit from the censors. | Found |
| 8 | The All-Nighter | Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning. | Found |
| 9 | Jackie's Family | ackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show. | Found |
| 10 | The Forces of Nature | Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him. | Found |
| 11 | The Player | Grant sells a screen play, but Jackie meddles in the process. | Found |
| 12 | Guys and Balls | Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. | Found |
| 13 | Strike | The writters go on strike. | Found |
| 14 | Write This Way | An actor dies on set. | Found |
| 15 | Sophie's choice | Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked photos of her. | Found |
| 16 | One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest | Jackie tries to get Arnold the pig on the Hollywood walk of fame. | Lost |
| 17 | Poker, Schmoker | Jackie tries to win back his car that he lost when he was a standup comedian. | Found |
| 18 | Aloha, Io-wahu | The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about his childhood. | Found |
Gallary
References
- ↑ Plot for The Jacie Thomas Show Retrieved 17 Aug '19
- ↑ Seattle Times article on The Jackie Thomas Show Retrieved 17 Aug '19
- ↑ An article that covers the cancellation of The Jackie Thomas Show Retrieved 17 Aug '19
- ↑ Cast for The Jackie Thomas Show Retrieved 17 Aug '19
- ↑ A list of episodes Retrieved 17 Aug '19