Anyone remember the late Norman Fell's OTHER

[Jude The Obscure]

Well, not totally true--it was VERY patient with Hill Street Blues and Cheers--two shows that were if they were on CBS or ABC at that time, would have been axed after a few episodes.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Well, not totally true--it was VERY patient with Hill Street Blues and Cheers--two shows that were if they were on CBS or ABC at that time, would have been axed after a few episodes.

I was saying that at the time the network did have many hits so maybe Teachers Only did catch on fast enough.

The show finished the 81-82 season ranked #45 which was the same as Gimmie a Break and was not renewed.

Source: One Season in American Television, 1981

[70s show watcher]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I was saying that at the time the network did have many hits so maybe Teachers Only did catch on fast enough.

The show finished the 81-82 season ranked #45 which was the same as Gimmie a Break and was not renewed.

Source: One Season in American Television, 1981

it actully did get renewed for the 1982/83 season it was a midseason replacement it followed mamas family on saturday nights

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

it actully did get renewed for the 1982/83 season it was a midseason replacement it followed mamas family on saturday nights

The book states it only had 5 or fewer airings.

[Mr. Television]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

The book states it only had 5 or fewer airings.

No it was on for 2 half seasons. I think they replaced most of the cast except for Fell and Redgrave for season 2.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

No it was on for 2 half seasons. I think they replaced most of the cast except for Fell and Redgrave for season 2.

I meant to say during the 81-82 season between April and June

[Mr. Television]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I meant to say during the 81-82 season between April and June

Yea it aired from April until June 1982 and from February until May 1983.

[bencasey]

Needles and Pins is very rare. I think I've only seen 2 of them, both at Library of Congress.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by bencasey

Needles and Pins is very rare. I think I've only seen 2 of them, both at Library of Congress.

Yup, if it ain't on youtube it's RARE

[Mark Glicker]

Fell was great as the opening scenc cop in Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.

[breadguy]

Originally Posted by rezny717

short-lived comedies 1973's "Needles and Pins"(NBC,1973 only),and "Teachers Only"(1982-1983 NBC)?

don't forget man from uncle he was in the episode that was the pilot for girl from uncle the tv show

john

[howilu]

I remember seeing Needles and Pins on Friday nights on NBC. It was a short-lived sitcom set in New York's Garment District with Fell as the owner of Lorelei Fashions. Newcomer Deidre Lenihan played Nebraska transplant Wendy Nelson and veteran comedy actor Louis Nye portrayed Harry, Nathan's brother-in-law. The show flopped opposite CBS's Friday Night Movie and ABC'S comedy lineup.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by howilu

I remember seeing Needles and Pins on Friday nights on NBC. It was a short-lived sitcom set in New York's Garment District with Fell as the owner of Lorelei Fashions. Newcomer Deidre Lenihan played Nebraska transplant Wendy Nelson and veteran comedy actor Louis Nye portrayed Harry, Nathan's brother-in-law. The show flopped opposite CBS's Friday Night Movie and ABC'S comedy lineup.

Opening Credits of Needles and Pins below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2lyc76rKcg