Flying Blind
Encyclopedia
Flying Blind is a single-season, 1992-93 American
half-hour situation comedy
on the Fox TV network, revolving around awkward post-collegian Neil Barash (Corey Parker
) who, by serendipity, meets beautiful libertine
Alicia (Téa Leoni
) and begins a relationship with her. The show explored the difficulties faced by self-conscious and repressed Neil in dealing with the erotic antics of Alicia and her eccentric roommates, Jordan (Robert Bauer) and Megan (Clea Lewis
). Flying Blind premiered September 13, 1992 and ran through May 2, 1993. It was created by Richard Rosenstock, who later went on to write for Fox's Arrested Development. The theme song for the show was "A Million Miles Away", written and performed by David Byrne
which appeared on his spring 1992 album release Uh-Oh. The production companies were Viacom
and Paramount
. The series later became owned by CBS
.
Veteran comedy actor Peter Boyle
guest starred as Alicia's father, a former spy, and Charles Rocket
guested as movie maker Dennis Lake. In addition to Leoni, an assortment of stars had guest spots or cameos in the series before they became famous, including Thomas Haden Church
, Jill Hennessy
, Lisa Kudrow
, Andy Dick
and Noah Emmerich
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
half-hour situation comedy
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...
on the Fox TV network, revolving around awkward post-collegian Neil Barash (Corey Parker
Corey Parker (actor)
Corey Parker is an American actor and acting coach.-Biography:Corey Parker was born in New York City, the son of acting coach Rochelle "Rocky" Parker...
) who, by serendipity, meets beautiful libertine
Libertine
A libertine is one devoid of most moral restraints, which are seen as unnecessary or undesirable, especially one who ignores or even spurns accepted morals and forms of behavior sanctified by the larger society. Libertines, also known as rakes, placed value on physical pleasures, meaning those...
Alicia (Téa Leoni
Téa Leoni
Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni , better known by her stage name Téa Leoni, is an American actress. She has starred in a wide range of films including Jurassic Park III, The Family Man, Deep Impact, Fun with Dick and Jane, Spanglish, Bad Boys, and Ghost Town.-Early life:Leoni was born in New York City...
) and begins a relationship with her. The show explored the difficulties faced by self-conscious and repressed Neil in dealing with the erotic antics of Alicia and her eccentric roommates, Jordan (Robert Bauer) and Megan (Clea Lewis
Clea Lewis
Clea Lewis is an American actress, best known for her television role as Ellen's annoying friend Audrey Penney in Ellen DeGeneres' sitcom Ellen.- Other notable roles :...
). Flying Blind premiered September 13, 1992 and ran through May 2, 1993. It was created by Richard Rosenstock, who later went on to write for Fox's Arrested Development. The theme song for the show was "A Million Miles Away", written and performed by David Byrne
David Byrne (musician)
David Byrne is a musician and artist, best known as a founding member and principal songwriter of the American new wave band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography,...
which appeared on his spring 1992 album release Uh-Oh. The production companies were Viacom
Viacom
Viacom Inc. , short for "Video & Audio Communications", is an American media conglomerate with interests primarily in, but not limited to, cinema and cable television...
and Paramount
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
. The series later became owned by CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
.
Veteran comedy actor Peter Boyle
Peter Boyle
Peter Lawrence Boyle, Jr. was an American actor, best known for his role as Frank Barone on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, and as a comical monster in Mel Brooks' film spoof Young Frankenstein ....
guest starred as Alicia's father, a former spy, and Charles Rocket
Charles Rocket
Charles Rocket was an American film and television actor, notable for his tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live as well as for his appearances as the villain Nicholas Andre in the film Dumb and Dumber; as Dave Dennison, the father in Disney's Hocus Pocus.-Early life and career:Rocket was...
guested as movie maker Dennis Lake. In addition to Leoni, an assortment of stars had guest spots or cameos in the series before they became famous, including Thomas Haden Church
Thomas Haden Church
Thomas Haden Church is an American actor. After co-starring in the 1990s sitcom Wings, Church became well known for his film roles, including his Academy Award-nominated performance in Sideways and his role as the Sandman in Spider-Man 3.-Early life:Church, the fourth of six children, was born...
, Jill Hennessy
Jill Hennessy
Jillian Noel "Jill" Hennessy is a Canadian actress and musician known for her television roles on Law & Order and Crossing Jordan.-Early life:...
, Lisa Kudrow
Lisa Kudrow
Lisa Valerie Kudrow is an American actress, best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the television sitcom Friends, for which she received many accolades including an Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards...
, Andy Dick
Andy Dick
Andrew R. "Andy" Dick is an American comedian, actor, musician and television/film producer. His first regular television role was on the short-lived but highly influential Ben Stiller Show. In the mid-1990s, he had a long-running stint on NBC's NewsRadio...
and Noah Emmerich
Noah Emmerich
Noah Nicholas Emmerich is an American film actor who first broke out in the film Beautiful Girls. He was later seen in movies like The Truman Show, Cop Land, Frequency, Love & Sex, Windtalkers, Miracle, Super 8 and Little Children.-Early life:Emmerich was born in New York City to a Jewish family,...
.
Episode list
| № | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | 1992·Sep·13 |
| 2 | "Smiles of a Summer Night" | 1992·Sep·20 |
| 3 | "Crazy for You... and You" | 1992·Sep·27 |
| 4 | "Single White Eurotrash" | 1992·Oct·04 |
| 5 | "The Week of Living Dangerously" | 1992·Oct·11 |
| 6 | "Prelude to a Brisket" | 1992·Oct·18 |
| 7 | "Desperately Seeking Alicia" | 1992·Oct·25 |
| 8 | "Lovers and Other Strangers" | 1992·Nov·01 |
| 9 | "The Heartbreak Id" | 1992·Nov·08 |
| 10 | "The Secret of My Great Dress" | 1992·Nov·15 |
| 11 | "A Woman Under the Influence" | 1992·Nov·22 |
| 12 | "Dad" | 1992·Dec·13 |
| 13 | "Ted Over Heels" | 1993·Jan·10 |
| 14 | "The Panic in the Park" | 1993·Feb·07 |
| 15 | "The Player" | 1993·Feb·14 |
| 16 | "Escape to New York" | 1993·Mar·07 |
| 17 | "My Dinner with Brad Schimmel" | 1993·Mar·14 |
| 18 | "Unforgiving" | 1993·Mar·21 |
| 19 | "The Bride of Marsh Man 2: The Spawning" | 1993·Mar·28 |
| 20 | "The Spy Who Came in from the Old" | 1993·Apr·11 |
| 21 | "The People That Time Forgot" | 1993·Apr·25 |
| 22 | "The Long Goodbye" | 1993·May·02 |