The Nerd unsold pilot from 1989 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

MA · 06-12-2019, 03:54 PM

I found this on Archive.org in early April.

This was a sitcom pilot for an adaptation of a Larry Shue play called The Nerd, which starred Robert Joy who originated the role on Broadway. It also starred Harley Jane Kozak, Toni Sawyer, M. Emmett Walsh, and John Dye.

This was created in 1989, but did not air on NBC until 1996.

https://archive.org/details/TheNerd1989Pilot

MA · 02-06-2020, 07:27 AM

Some information about the show from Wikipedia:

In 1989, NBC commissioned a sitcom pilot adapted from the play, with John Dye, Harley Jane Kozak and Robert Joy, who reprised his role. A series wasn't optioned but the episode was eventually broadcast in March 1996.

someguy23475 · 10-02-2020, 09:35 PM

I’ve seen it. It’s horrid.

tvvideotrader · 10-03-2020, 03:01 AM

It is available to view on YouTube.

MA · 10-03-2020, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by someguy23475

I’ve seen it. It’s horrid.

I can see why it wasn’t picked up for a full series.

MA · 10-03-2020, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tvvideotrader

It is available to view on YouTube.

Thanks for the heads up, and I’ll look for it on there.

kentrout0 · 10-04-2020, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MA

I found this on Archive.org in early April.

This was a sitcom pilot for an adaptation of a Larry Shue play called The Nerd, which starred Robert Joy who originated the role on Broadway. It also starred Harley Jane Kozak, Toni Sawyer, M. Emmett Walsh, and John Dye.

This was created in 1989, but did not air on NBC until 1996.

https://archive.org/details/TheNerd1989Pilot

Wow I can remember watching that back in 96. I never thought I would see anything on the topic ever again. Thank you for sharing this information!

Whenever I would search for The Nerd, I would net the nerd herd from Chuck.

kentrout0 · 10-04-2020, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MA

I can see why it wasn’t picked up for a full series.

I think it aired on a saturday night.

I wonder why they aired it at all.

Maybe a contractual thing?

kentrout0 · 10-04-2020, 01:05 PM

I just read M. Emmett Walsh was alive and well. For some reason I thought he passed away some time ago.

MA · 10-07-2020, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kentrout0

Wow I can remember watching that back in 96. I never thought I would see anything on the topic ever again. Thank you for sharing this information!

Whenever I would search for The Nerd, I would net the nerd herd from Chuck.

You’re welcome!

MA · 10-07-2020, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kentrout0

I think it aired on a saturday night.

I wonder why they aired it at all.

Maybe a contractual thing?

Could be.

06-12-2019, 03:54 PM	#1
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02-06-2020, 07:27 AM	#2
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,105	Some information about the show from Wikipedia: In 1989, NBC commissioned a sitcom pilot adapted from the play, with John Dye, Harley Jane Kozak and Robert Joy, who reprised his role. A series wasn't optioned but the episode was eventually broadcast in March 1996.

10-02-2020, 09:35 PM	#3
someguy23475 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 167	I’ve seen it. It’s horrid.

10-03-2020, 03:01 AM	#4
tvvideotrader Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2008 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 69	It is available to view on YouTube.

10-04-2020, 01:05 PM	#9
kentrout0 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 29, 2020 Location: PA Posts: 58	I just read M. Emmett Walsh was alive and well. For some reason I thought he passed away some time ago.