A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Series Cast Summary
| Bronson Pinchot | ... |
Balki Bartokomous
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(151 episodes, 1986-1993)
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| Mark Linn-Baker | ... |
Larry Appleton
(150 episodes, 1986-1993)
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| Melanie Wilson | ... |
Jennifer
(102 episodes, 1986-1993)
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| Rebeca Arthur | ... |
Mary Anne
(93 episodes, 1986-1993)
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| Belita Moreno | ... |
Lydia
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(46 episodes, 1986-1992)
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| Sam Anderson | ... |
Mr. Sam Gorpley
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(37 episodes, 1986-1992)
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| Jo Marie Payton | ... |
Harriette Winslow
(33 episodes, 1987-1989)
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| Ernie Sabella | ... |
Mr. Donald 'Twinkie' Twinkacetti
(22 episodes, 1986-1987)
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F.J. O'Neil | ... |
Mr. Wainright
(19 episodes, 1988-1992)
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Lise Cutter | ... |
Susan Campbell
(9 episodes, 1986)
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Robert G. Lee | ... |
Delivery Man
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(5 episodes, 1990-1992)
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| Eugene Roche | ... |
Harry Burns
(4 episodes, 1987-1988)
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Jim Doughan | ... |
Jimmy
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(4 episodes, 1987-1991)
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| George Wyner | ... |
Marvin Berman
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(3 episodes, 1989-1992)
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| Candi Milo | ... |
Gina Morelli
(2 episodes, 1986)
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| John Del Regno | ... |
Vince Lucas
(2 episodes, 1986-1988)
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| Scott Marlowe | ... |
Marco Madison
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Steve Vinovich | ... |
Customer #1
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(2 episodes, 1986-1988)
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Marte Boyle Slout | ... |
Customer
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(2 episodes, 1987-1991)
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| Kimmy Robertson | ... |
Clerk
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(2 episodes, 1988-1992)
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Lorry Goldman | ... |
Doug Perkins
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(2 episodes, 1988)
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Guy Christopher | ... |
Walt Hughes
(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Erica Gayle | ... |
Marie Twinkacetti
(2 episodes, 1986)
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John Petlock | ... |
Minister
(2 episodes, 1991-1992)
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| James Noble | ... |
Walter Appleton
(2 episodes, 1989)
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| Steven Gilborn | ... |
Herb
(2 episodes, 1990)
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Jessie Jones | ... |
Shiela
(2 episodes, 1990)
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Matthew Licht | ... |
Donnie Twinkicetti
(2 episodes, 1986)
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| Harry Woolf | ... |
Group Leader
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(2 episodes, 1986-1988)
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| Allan Graf | ... |
Al
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(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Min Lee | ... |
Thug #1
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Marianne Muellerleile | ... |
Athena
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(2 episodes, 1986-1991)
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Michael Hungerford | ... |
Thug #2
(2 episodes, 1990)
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Teresa Bowman | ... |
Darla Wayne
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(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Chris Hendrie | ... |
Drug Agent
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Carol Bruce | ... |
Margaret
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(2 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| Newell Alexander | ... |
Billy Joe Bob
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(2 episodes, 1991-1993)
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| Frank Birney | ... |
Guest
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(2 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| Lee Arenberg | ... |
Leon
(2 episodes, 1987)
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| Tony Longo | ... |
Fat Jack
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Freeman King | ... |
Thug #1
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(2 episodes, 1987)
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Charles Shapiro | ... |
Thug #1
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(2 episodes, 1987)
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| Louie Anderson | ... |
Lou Appleton
(1 episode, 1986)
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Gary Pagett | ... |
Croupier
(1 episode, 1986)
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Mary Anne Dorward | ... |
Diane
(1 episode, 1986)
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Sue Ball | ... |
Elaine Appleton
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Kenneth Mars | ... |
Alvin 'Ace' Atkins
(1 episode, 1990)
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| Nicholas Kadi | ... |
Zoltan Bauchelitis
(1 episode, 1990)
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| Tony Montero | ... |
Secret Service Agent
(1 episode, 1990)
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| Marj Dusay | ... |
Lenora Dumont
(1 episode, 1991)
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Production Companies
- Lorimar Productions
- Lorimar Telepictures
- Lorimar Television
- Lorimar Television
- Miller/Boyett Productions
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1986) (United States) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1990) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Canal+ (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Cuatro (2005) (Spain) (tv)
- ION Television (2007) (United States) (tv)
- Katholieke Radio Omroep (KRO) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Nick at Nite (2003) (United States) (tv)
- TV Land (2002) (United States) (tv)
- Télé Monte Carlo (1999) (Monaco) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (United States) (tv)
- Warner Bros. Television
- Warner Bros.
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD) (seasons 1 and 2)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD) (complete first & second seasons)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Compact Video (sound re-recording)
- Laser Edit (post-production services)
- Performing Animal Troupe (animals provided by)
- Warner Bros. Studios (filming location)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Balki Bartokomous, a sheepherder from the small Mediterranean Greek-like island of Mypos, travels to the United States in search of his relatives. He finds his cousin, Larry Appleton - who has recently 'escaped' from his large-sized family and is reveling in the unaccustomed luxury of having his own room to himself. They end up sharing accommodation in Larry's apartment - even though the two cousins could not be more dissimilar. For, while Larry is panicky, hyperventilative, business-like and mercenary - Balki is placid, unharried, sunny-natured and idealistic.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bronson Pinchot originally turned down the role because he felt that it was too similar to his role in Beverly Hills Cop (1984). The producers did indeed want him because of his performance in that film. After a visit to Greece, Pinchot changed his mind and wanted to play the character inspired by the generosity of the Greek people. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now See more » |
| Quotes |
Balki Bartokomous:
Now we are so happy, we do the Dance of Joy! See more » |