Bustin' Loose (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Bustin' Loose is an American sitcom
that was loosely based on the 1981
film of the same name starring Richard Pryor
. The series premiered in first-run syndication in 1987
and lasted for only one season.
(of Good Times
fame) as Sonny Barnes, a former con artist, who had been caught by the authorities and sentenced to five years of community service
. He was placed in the home of social worker Mimi Shaw (Vonetta McGee
), who lived with four orphans: Rudey (Larry O. Williams, Jr.), Trish (Tyren Perry), Nikky (Aaron Lohr
) and Sue Anne (Marie Cole). Sonny lived in the basement and worked around the house doing odd jobs. Meanwhile, the kids all loved listening to Sonny's ofttimes exaggerated tales.
Situation comedy
A situation comedy, often shortened to sitcom, is a genre of comedy that features characters sharing the same common environment, such as a home or workplace, accompanied with jokes as part of the dialogue...
that was loosely based on the 1981
1981 in film
-Events:*January 19 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. UA was humiliated by the astronomical losses on the $40,000,000 movie Heaven's Gate, a major factor in the decision of owner Transamerica to sell it....
film of the same name starring Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, writer and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets...
. The series premiered in first-run syndication in 1987
1987 in television
The year 1987 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1987.For American TV schedule, see: 1987–88 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:...
and lasted for only one season.
Synopsis
The series stars Jimmie WalkerJimmie Walker
James Carter "Jimmie" Walker is an American actor and stand-up comedian, known for portraying J. J. Evans on the television series Good Times, which ran from 1974 to 1979...
(of Good Times
Good Times
Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by Eric Monte and Michael Evans, and developed by Norman Lear, the series' primary executive producer...
fame) as Sonny Barnes, a former con artist, who had been caught by the authorities and sentenced to five years of community service
Community service
Community service is donated service or activity that is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the public or its institutions....
. He was placed in the home of social worker Mimi Shaw (Vonetta McGee
Vonetta McGee
-Life and career:Vonetta McGee was born in San Francisco, to Alma and Lawrence McGee. She graduated from San Francisco Polytechnic High School and made her debut in 1968 as the eponymous character in the Italian comedy Faustina...
), who lived with four orphans: Rudey (Larry O. Williams, Jr.), Trish (Tyren Perry), Nikky (Aaron Lohr
Aaron Lohr
Aaron Lohr is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Dean Portman, one of the "Bash Brothers" in The Mighty Ducks movies...
) and Sue Anne (Marie Cole). Sonny lived in the basement and worked around the house doing odd jobs. Meanwhile, the kids all loved listening to Sonny's ofttimes exaggerated tales.
Cast
- Jimmie WalkerJimmie WalkerJames Carter "Jimmie" Walker is an American actor and stand-up comedian, known for portraying J. J. Evans on the television series Good Times, which ran from 1974 to 1979...
- Sonny Barnes - Vonetta McGeeVonetta McGee-Life and career:Vonetta McGee was born in San Francisco, to Alma and Lawrence McGee. She graduated from San Francisco Polytechnic High School and made her debut in 1968 as the eponymous character in the Italian comedy Faustina...
- Mimi Shaw - Aaron LohrAaron LohrAaron Lohr is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Dean Portman, one of the "Bash Brothers" in The Mighty Ducks movies...
- Nikky Robinson - Tyren Perry - Trish
- Marie Cole - Sus Ann Taylor
- Larry O. Williams, Jr. - Rudey Butler
Episode list
| Series # | Season # | Title | Notes | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The First Day of the Rest of My Life" | No synopsis available. | September 19, 1987 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Baby" | No synopsis available. | September 26, 1987 |
| 3 | 3 | "Turn Around" | No synopsis available. | October 3, 1987 |
| 4 | 4 | "Cold Water Blues" | No synopsis available. | October 10, 1987 |
| 5 | 5 | "Homeless, Sweet Homeless" | No synopsis available. | October 17, 1987 |
| 6 | 6 | "Sisters" | No synopsis available. | October 24, 1987 |
| 7 | 7 | "Go For the Gold" | No synopsis available. | October 31, 1987 |
| 8 | 8 | "Wet Weather Ahead" | No synopsis available. | November 7, 1987 |
| 9 | 9 | "I Paint What I See" | No synopsis available. | November 14, 1987 |
| 10 | 10 | "Rain, Rain, Go Away" | No synopsis available. | November 21, 1987 |
| 11 | 11 | "Seems Like Old Times" | No synopsis available. | November 28, 1987 |
| 12 | 12 | "Words of Wisdom" | No synopsis available. | December 5, 1987 |
| 13 | 13 | "The Kindest Cut" | No synopsis available. | January 30, 1988 |
| 14 | 14 | "Doo Wop" | No synopsis available. | February 6, 1988 |
| 15 | 15 | "Oh, Big Brother" | No synopsis available. | February 13, 1988 |
| 16 | 16 | "Scammed Straight" | No synopsis available. | February 20, 1988 |
| 17 | 17 | "The Grass Isn't Greener" | No synopsis available. | February 27, 1988 |
| 18 | 18 | "Snow Place Like Home" | No synopsis available. | March 5, 1988 |
| 19 | 19 | "The Parent Trap" | No synopsis available. | April 9, 1988 |
| 20 | 20 | "The Gang's All Here" | No synopsis available. | April 16, 1988 |
| 21 | 21 | "I Am Woman" | No synopsis available. | April 23, 1988 |
| 22 | 22 | "Nostalgia Ain't What it Used to Be" | No synopsis available. | April 30, 1988 |
| 23 | 23 | "Rudeo and Tricia-ette" | No synopsis available. | May 7, 1988 |
| 24 | 24 | "It's a Great Big Wonderful World" | No synopsis available. | May 14, 1988 |
| 25 | 25 | "What's a Nice Girl Like You ...?" | No synopsis available. | May 21, 1988 |
| 26 | 26 | "It's a Pizza Cake" | No synopsis available. | May 28, 1988 |
Award nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Young Artist Awards | Nominated | The Most Promising New Fall Television Series | |
| Outstanding Young Actors/Actresses Ensemble in Television or Motion Picture | Marie Cole, Aaron Lohr, Tyren Perry, and Larry O. Williams, Jr. |