The Jackie Thomas Show (partially lost ABC sitcom; 1992-1993)

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The Jackie Thomas Show was a sitcom that aired on ABC from December 1, 1992, until March 30, 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 canceled 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 Jacie 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

Despite 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

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Episode List

Episode Synopsis Status
1. Pilot The new head writer's first job is to find out why Jackie refuses to leave his dressing room. Lost
2. Charity, Schmarity After being let off of Oprah's guest list for a fund raiser, Jackie starts his own charity. Lost
3. Jack and The Bean Stalker Jackie is honored to have a stalker as she starts pitching him episode ideas. Lost
4. Ottumwa, 52501 Jackie's younger brother visits the set. Lost
5. The Joke Jackie insults the writers on a rival tv show, so they retaliate Lost
6. Jackie & The Model Jackie gives a guest spot to a swim suit model only to find out she is not into him. Lost
7. Stand Up for Bastards Jackie insists on using the word "bastard" in this week's episode prompting a visit from the censors Lost
8. The All-Nighter Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning. Lost
9. Jackie's Family ackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show. Lost
10. The Forces of Nature Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him Lost
11. The Player Grant sells a screen play, but Jackie meddles in the process Lost
12. Guys and Balls Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Lost
13. Strike The writters go on strike Lost
14. Write This Way An actor dies on set Lost
15. Sophie's choice Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked photos of her. Lost
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 Lost
18. Aloha, Io-wahu The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about his childhood Lost

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Gallary

Opening credits for The Jackie Thomas Show

References