"Anything But Love" (1989)TV series 1989-1992

Directors:

Richard Marion
Peter Noah
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Writers:

Sybil Adelman (writer)
Robert Borden (writer)
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Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

7 March 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Marty and Hannah are two co-workers who are attracted to each other, but don't want to spoil their friendship by starting a romantic relationship.

Plot Keywords:

Sitcom | Title Based On Song

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 3 nominations

Cast

Jamie Lee Curtis	...	Hannah Miller (20 episodes, 1989-1992)
Richard Lewis	...	Marty Gold (20 episodes, 1989-1992)
Richard Frank	...	Jules "Julie" Bennett / ... (20 episodes, 1989-1992)
Ann Magnuson	...	Catherine Hughes (14 episodes, 1989-1992)
Holly Fulger	...	Robin "Mrs. Schmenkman" Dulitski / ... (13 episodes, 1989-1992)
Joseph Maher	...	Brian Allquist (13 episodes, 1989-1990)
Billy Van Zandt	...	Harold (11 episodes, 1989-1990)
Jane Milmore	...	Kelly (11 episodes, 1989-1990)

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Series Directed by
Michael Lessac		(7 episodes, 1989)
Robert Berlinger		(4 episodes, 1990-1992)
David Trainer		(2 episodes, 1989)
James Widdoes		(2 episodes, 1989)
Richard Marion		(unknown episodes)
Peter Noah		(unknown episodes)
Thomas J. Thompson		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Jane Milmore		(4 episodes, 1989-1991)
Billy Van Zandt		(4 episodes, 1989-1991)
Janis Hirsch		(3 episodes, 1989-1991)
Bill Diamond		(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
Michael Saltzman		(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
Peter Noah		(2 episodes, 1989-1991)
Bruce Rasmussen		(2 episodes, 1989)
Sybil Adelman		(unknown episodes)
Robert Borden		(unknown episodes)
Bill Bryan		(unknown episodes)
Marc Flanagan		(unknown episodes)
Marjorie Gross		(unknown episodes)
Sheree Guitar		(unknown episodes)
Barbara Hall		(unknown episodes)
Bruce Helford		(unknown episodes)
Dennis Koenig		(unknown episodes)
Wendy Kout		(unknown episodes)
Martin Sage		(unknown episodes)
George Zateslo		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Robert M. Myman	....	executive producer (56 episodes, 1989-1992)
Pamela Grant	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Wendy Kout	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Bruce Rasmussen	....	supervising producer (unknown episodes)
John Ritter	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Barbara Stoll	....	producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Jeremy Lubbock		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Richard Hissong		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Herbert H. Dow		(unknown episodes)
Richard Schwadel		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Lindsay Chag		(unknown episodes)
Gilda Stratton		(unknown episodes)

Series Set Decoration by
Deborah Siegel		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Dorothie J. Long	....	head hair stylist (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Scott L. London	....	property master (6 episodes, 1989)
Sharon Busse	....	set designer (unknown episodes)
William 'W' Gilpin	....	construction coordinator (unknown episodes)
Daniel Turk	....	construction coordinator (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Fred Tator	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Special Effects by
Ken Speed	....	special effects assistant (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by
William Powloski	....	motion control (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Terry Jackson	....	stunt coordinator (2 episodes, 1991)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Henry Minski	....	assistant camera (unknown episodes)

Series Transportation Department
James Nordberg	....	transportation coordinator (45 episodes, 1989-1992)
Dean E. Mason	....	transportation coordinator (6 episodes, 1989)

Series Other crew
Jonathan Glenn	....	production assistant (17 episodes, 1991-1992)
Kevin John Rogers	....	production accountant (17 episodes, 1991-1992)
Lance Clarke	....	production assistant (11 episodes, 1990-1991)
Dennis Koenig	....	developer (unknown episodes)
Deborah Scarborough	....	script coordinator (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• 20th Century Fox Television
• Adam Productions

Distributors

• American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (original airing)

Runtime:

30 min (56 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Movie Connections:

Featured in When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (2004) (TV)

Where's the DVD release?!

To echo other reviewers, this series recalls both the thirties "madcap" comedies and the cerebral Tracy/Hepburn collaborations. Lewis, criticized as a Woody Allen imitator, pulls away from that allegation/limitiation and holds his own opposite Curtis, a boss of the production. It's been a long time and it's difficult for me to recall specifics, but this one needs to be unearthed - look at all the crud that's made it to DVD already!

Similar productions that come to mind would be the British series "Solo" (with Felicity Kendal). There's also the suggestion of an updated and more grownup "Georgy Girl" - but more upbeat (no gross hospital scenes)...