The Jackie Thomas Show
Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 18
The Jackie Thomas Show is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network from December 1992 to March 1993. The series received widespread attention due to its creators Roseanne Arnold, then starring in the fifth season of her top-rated comedy Roseanne, and her husband and Roseanne co-producer Tom Arnold. The Jackie Thomas Show starred Tom Arnold as a misanthropic sitcom actor.
Episodes(18)
1. Pilot
The new head writer's first job is to find out why Jackie refuses to leave his dressing room. Jackie's demand: fire his co-star because he's getting more fan mail.
Air Date : 1992-12-01
2. Charity, Schmarity
After being left off the guest list for Oprah's fund-raiser, Jackie creates his own charity and invites everyone but Oprah. Laura gets recruited to organize the event leaving the writers in chaos.
Air Date : 1992-12-08
3. Jack and the Bean Stalker
Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.
Air Date : 1992-12-15
4. Ottumwa, 52501
Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.
Air Date : 1992-12-22
5. The Joke
Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.
Air Date : 1992-12-29
6. Jackie and the Model
Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.
Air Date : 1993-01-05
7. Stand Up for Bastards
Jackie insists on using the word ""bastard"" in this week's episode prompting a visit from the censors. Jerry fears his ex-wife's motives when she asks to meet him
Air Date : 1993-01-12
8. The All-Nighter
Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.
Air Date : 1993-01-19
9. Jackie's Family
Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.
Air Date : 1993-01-26
10. The Forces of Nature
Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.
Air Date : 1993-02-02
11. The Player
Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.
Air Date : 1993-02-09
12. Guys and Balls
Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.
Air Date : 1993-02-16
13. Strike
When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.
Air Date : 1993-02-23
14. Write This Way
When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.
Air Date : 1993-03-02
15. Sophie's Choice
Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.
Air Date : 1993-03-09
16. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Jackie tries to get Arnold the pig from Green Acres a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Jerry stays home from the office with the flu.
Air Date : 1993-03-16
17. Poker, Schmoker
Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.
Air Date : 1993-03-23
18. Aloha, Io-wahu
The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.
Air Date : 1993-03-30
Cast
Tom Arnold
( - )
Dennis Boutsikaris
( - )
Alison La Placa
( - )
Breckin Meyer
(Chas Walker)
Michael Boatman
( - )
Paul Feig
( - )
Maryedith Burrell
( - )
Martin Mull
(Doug Talbot)
Ann Cusack
( - )
Philip Charles MacKenzie
( - )
Roseanne Barr
(Roseanne Conner (as Roseanne))
Richard Frank
( - )
Bob Odenkirk
( - )
Jeri Ryan
( - )
Michael Manasseri
( - )
Norm Macdonald
( - )
Bill Maher
( - )
John Goodman
(Dan Conner)
Jeannetta Arnette
(Sophie Ford)
Michael Fishman
(D.J. Conner)
Arsenio Hall
( - )
Glenn Quinn
(Mark Healy)
Lois Bromfield
(Director)
Leah Lail
(Debbie)
Laurie Metcalf
(Jackie Harris)
Joe Minjares
(Alphonso)
Rob Neukirch
(Man #1 (as Rob Newkirch))