Oliver Beene
Encyclopedia
Oliver Beene is an American sitcom that premiered on Fox
on March 9, 2003. The show was created by Howard Gewirtz
. Set in 1962 and 1963, the show chronicled the trials and tribulations of the 11-to-12-year-old Oliver Beene (played by Grant Rosenmeyer
), in first person perspective. Oliver Beenes other main characters are his parents Jerry and Charlotte Beene, his brother Ted Beene, and his two friends Joyce and Michael. The narrator, an older Oliver reflecting on his experience, is voiced by David Cross
. Often in episodes, the story is interrupted by flashbacks and flash-forwards.
program to replace the animated series Futurama
. The first season was relatively successful, and the show was brought back for a second season. However, poor ratings throughout the second season led to the show's cancellation in September 2004, with the two last episodes of the season being left unaired in America. (the last episode to air in the show's original timeslot was broadcast on September 12, 2004). In the UK, Sky One broadcast both seasons, in their entirety.
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
on March 9, 2003. The show was created by Howard Gewirtz
Howard Gewirtz
Howard Gewirtz is an American television writer, whose credits include Taxi, The Larry Sanders Show, Just Shoot Me, Wings, Oliver Beene, Everybody Hates Chris and The Simpsons.-External links:...
. Set in 1962 and 1963, the show chronicled the trials and tribulations of the 11-to-12-year-old Oliver Beene (played by Grant Rosenmeyer
Grant Rosenmeyer
Grant Mandel Rosenmeyer is an American film and television actor.Rosenmeyer was born in Manhasset, New York, the son of Debra and Colin Rosenmeyer. His first role was in Macbeth as Macduff's son. He then played Gavroche in Les Misérables...
), in first person perspective. Oliver Beenes other main characters are his parents Jerry and Charlotte Beene, his brother Ted Beene, and his two friends Joyce and Michael. The narrator, an older Oliver reflecting on his experience, is voiced by David Cross
David Cross
David Cross is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his work on HBO's sketch comedy series Mr...
. Often in episodes, the story is interrupted by flashbacks and flash-forwards.
Premise
Oliver (born c. 1951), attempts to sustain normality in an often unpredictable family. Oliver's father Jerry spends his days drilling teeth as a dentist, while his mother attempts to play the traditional homemaker. Oliver's brother, Ted is a sports nut and a womanizer. Oliver's life is often made more bearable with friends Michael, Joyce and his crush Bonnie, who appears at his most embarrassing moments. Both brothers have a crush on a Swedish girl in their apartment, Elke.Main characters
- Grant RosenmeyerGrant RosenmeyerGrant Mandel Rosenmeyer is an American film and television actor.Rosenmeyer was born in Manhasset, New York, the son of Debra and Colin Rosenmeyer. His first role was in Macbeth as Macduff's son. He then played Gavroche in Les Misérables...
as Oliver David Beene - David CrossDavid CrossDavid Cross is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his work on HBO's sketch comedy series Mr...
as future Oliver David Beene (voice only) - Grant ShaudGrant ShaudGrant Shaud is an American actor known for having played the character of Miles Silverberg on the 1990s TV sitcom Murphy Brown.-Early life:...
as Dr. Jeremiah 'Jerry' Beene - Wendy MakkenaWendy Makkena-Career:Born in New York City, Makkena started her acting career in 1986 and appeared in the TV show Santa Barbara. She later landed her first movie role in Eight Men Out...
as Charlotte Caroline Beene - Andrew LawrenceAndrew Lawrence (actor)Andrew James Lawrence is an American actor. He is sometimes credited as Andy Lawrence or Andy J. Lawrence.-Career:...
as Tayler 'Ted' Mark Beene - Daveigh ChaseDaveigh ChaseDaveigh Elizabeth Chase is an American actress, singer, and voice over artist best known for playing Rhonda Volmer in the HBO series Big Love, Samara Morgan in The Ring and Lilo Pelekai in Lilo & Stitch.-Early life:Chase was born Daveigh Elizabeth Chase-Schwallier in Las Vegas, Nevada, but her...
as Joyce - Taylor Emerson as Michael
Recurring characters
- Ben Bookbinder as Neal
- Annie KorzenAnnie KorzenAnnie Korzen is an American actress, comedian and writer. She is married to Danish film producer Benni Korzen...
as Mrs. Heller - Maggie GraceMaggie GraceMargaret Grace Denig , best known as Maggie Grace, is an American actress. Originally from Worthington, Ohio, she dropped out of high school to move to Los Angeles with her mother after her parents' divorce. While struggling financially, she landed her first role as the title character in the...
as Elke - Amanda MichalkaAmanda MichalkaAmanda Joy "AJ" Michalka , often credited as AJ, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and musician. She used to be a model prior to becoming an actress, and was best known as one-half of the duo 78violet with her sister, Alyson Michalka. AJ recently recorded the theme song for the film...
as Bonnie
Episodes
The series first aired on March 9, 2003 as a FoxFox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
program to replace the animated series Futurama
Futurama
Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series follows the adventures of a late 20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J...
. The first season was relatively successful, and the show was brought back for a second season. However, poor ratings throughout the second season led to the show's cancellation in September 2004, with the two last episodes of the season being left unaired in America. (the last episode to air in the show's original timeslot was broadcast on September 12, 2004). In the UK, Sky One broadcast both seasons, in their entirety.
Season 1: 2003
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