Homeroom (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Homeroom |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Andrew Scheinman Gary Gilbert |
| Directed by | Linda Day Arlando Smith |
| Starring | Darryl Sivad Penny Johnson Bill Cobbs |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (3 unaired) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Topper Carew |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 25 mins. |
| Production company(s) | Giggling Goose Productions Castle Rock Entertainment |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | September 16 – December 17, 1989 |
Homeroom was an American TV show, also known as a sitcom. It was shown on the ABC channel from September 16, 1989, to December 17, 1989. The show starred stand-up comedian Darryl Sivad. He played a fourth-grade teacher at a school in a big city. ABC decided to create the show for Sivad after seeing him perform on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
What is Homeroom About?
The story of Homeroom follows Darryl Harper, played by Darryl Sivad. Darryl used to have a very good job writing ads. But he decided to quit his high-paying job to teach kids who needed help at P.S. 391. This was a school in a busy part of New York City.
Darryl's wife, Virginia, played by Penny Johnson, supported his choice. However, Virginia's father, Phil Drexler, played by Bill Cobbs, did not agree with Darryl's decision. Phil often told Darryl that he disapproved. He felt it was his right because Darryl and Virginia lived for free in a brownstone (a type of city house) that Phil owned and also lived in.
Meet the Characters
The show featured a main family and the students in Darryl's class. Here are the main actors and the characters they played:
- Darryl Sivad as Darryl Harper
- Penny Johnson as Virginia "Vicki" Harper
- Bill Cobbs as Phil Drexler
- Claude Brooks as Anthony Harper
- Trent Cameron as Sam
- Jahary Bennett as Devon
- Billy Dee Willis as Donald
- Daphne Lyn Jones as Lisa
Episodes and Their Stories
Homeroom had 13 episodes in total, though three of them were never shown on TV. The episodes often focused on the daily challenges and funny moments that happened in Darryl's fourth-grade classroom and at home with his family.
Here are some examples of the types of stories the show told:
- Pilot: In the very first episode, the kids in Darryl's class try to cheat on a big math test.
- Food for Thought: This episode shows what happens when the cafeteria manager gets tired of one student's bad behavior.
- It's Not Easy Bein' Green: A tree that was left in a student's care dies because it didn't get enough water.
- Dirty Laundry: Two students, Lisa and Devon, decide to run for class president, leading to some competition.
- Who Is Captain Fitness?: A student's hero, Captain Fitness, dies during a workout in the classroom, which is a sad moment for the class.
- The Commercial Break: Anthony directs his first commercial, and the kids find out that Darryl used to be a big prankster.
- Mr. Drexler's Neighborhood: Phil tries to teach the kids in Darryl's class about the streets and neighborhood around them.
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Sister: Darryl lets Lisa direct a school play that she wrote.
These episodes explored themes like friendship, responsibility, and learning life lessons, all while keeping a funny and lighthearted tone.
