Davis Rules

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Davis Rules is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC in 1991 and on CBS in 1992.[1] The series was produced by Carsey-Werner Productions.

Synopsis

The series stars Randy Quaid as Dwight Davis, a widowed elementary school principal outside of Seattle, Washington who is raising his three sons (Robbie, Charlie, and Ben) with the help of his wacky father Gunny Davis (Jonathan Winters).

Cast

Production

Davis Rules was canceled by ABC after less than one season despite having premiered after Super Bowl XXV. ABC aired it as a midseason replacement. When the series wasn't used in ABC's fall lineup, CBS bought the series in November 1991.[2][3]

CBS retooled the series, adding Bonnie Hunt and Giovanni Ribisi (credited as Vonni Ribisi), but canceled it after 16 episodes.[2]

Episodes

Series overview

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Season 1 (1991)

Every episode of season 1 was directed by Ellen Falcon.[4]

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Season 2 (1991–92)

The first thirteen episodes of season 2 were directed by James Widdoes, while the final three episodes were directed by John Bowab.[4]

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Awards and nominations

Winters won an Emmy for his role as Gunny Davis,[5] while Trevor Bullock and Robin Lynn Heath also won Young Artist Awards for their roles in the series.[6]

Year Award Category Recipient Result
1991 Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Jonathan Winters Won
1992 Emmy Award Outstanding Individual Achievement in Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Comedy Series Jo Mayer (Lighting designer)
(for episode "A Foggy Day On Puget Sound")
Nominated
Young Artist Award Best New Family Television Series Davis Rules Nominated
Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Series Trevor Bullock Won
Best Young Actor Co-starring in a Television Series Rigoberto Jimenez Nominated
Best Young Actress Guest Starring or Recurring Role in a TV Series Robin Lynn Heath Won

References

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