TV series

Dave's World

Name: Dave's World
Released: 1993
Cast: Harry Anderson, Delane Matthews, Meshach Taylor, Shadoe Stevens, J.C. Wendel

1993–1997· 4 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 6.5Ended

On CBS — From Verbatim Productions · Axelrod-Widdoes Productions

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Synopsis

Dave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on the writing of Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry.

Themes

miami, florida suburb family sitcom newspaper columnist

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 20, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.
E2 The Insecurity SystemSep 27, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.
Guest stars: Al Fann (Car Pound Clerk), Mary Fanaro (Mia)
E3 Martian Death FluOct 4, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Everyone has the flu.
E4 The Anniversary SchmaltzOct 11, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.
Guest stars: Lee Allan (Boyfriend)
E5 The Great Mandala of LifeOct 18, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
The dog eats Tommy's homework -- which happens to be a frog; and Kenny tries to get Dave to buy more life insurance from the agent he's dating.
Guest stars: Jessica Tuck
E6 I Sort of Saw What You DidOct 22, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.
Guest stars: William Allen Young, Jim Jansen
E7 It's a Small Van After AllOct 25, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.
Guest stars: Eva Charney (Waitress), Andrea Parker (Alicia)
E8 HeatwaveNov 1, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
In the middle of a heat wave, Beth tries to help Dave set up his fax machine and ends up blowing out the air conditioner.
Guest stars: Dave Barry (Dave Barry), Taylor Negron (Salesman), Harry Woolf (Electrician)
E9 Writer's BlockNov 8, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.
E10 Educating RitaNov 15, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.
Guest stars: Bertila Damas (Rita)
E11 Death and Mom Take a HolidayNov 22, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.
Guest stars: Florence Henderson (Maggie Colby), Jodie Mann (Nurse), Tia Riebling (Woman)
E12 Exorcising with Dave BarryNov 29, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
The eccentric owner of a hardware store throws a monkey wrench into Dave's plans to fix a broken door when he tells Dave that the Barry house is haunted.
Guest stars: Pat Morita (Hardware Store Owner)
E13 I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)Dec 13, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Pandemonium reigns at the Barry house before Christmas as Beth contemplates returning to work; Dave has to take a driving test; and both desperately search for a toy for Willie. (Part 1 of 2)
Guest stars: Paul Willson (Santa Claus), Lisa Cash (Tracy)
E14 I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)Dec 20, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)
Guest stars: Paul Willson (Santa Claus), Phil Leeds (Irv Stein), Andy Berman, Joe Urla
E15 Just KiddingJan 3, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.
Guest stars: Fred Willard (Bud), Jason Davis (Marco), Jane Morris (Secretary)
E16 The Road TakenJan 10, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.
E17 Shel in LoveJan 24, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.
Guest stars: Janet Hubert (Elise), Angell Conwell (Carly Baylor)
E18 Four Characters in Search of a RingJan 31, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.
Guest stars: Edward Hibbert (Owner), Cindy Ambuehl (Sarah), Michael Cutt (Guy), Lisa Kaseman (Tattoed Woman), Hayley Tyrie
E19 Lost WeekendFeb 28, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.
Guest stars: Lyman Ward (Chuck), Jane Curtin (Anne), Frances Bay (Daisy), Glenn Shadix (Leslie Loret), Lydia Hannibal (Helen)
E20 Rat StoryMar 7, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
E21 Six Years Old and All Washed UpMar 14, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.
Guest stars: James Widdoes (Big Willie), Peter Scolari (Fred), Chris Thompson (Big Brendan), Cerita Monet Bickelmann, Debra Engle, Will Rothhaar, Wendy Schenker (THe Mother)
E22 The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral EpisodesMar 28, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
If ever Beth would leave Dave when he's sick, it would be to see the musical ""Camelot"" -- or to attend the funeral of an aunt she barely knew.
Guest stars: Florence Henderson (Maggie Colby), Amy Yasbeck (Julie), Reeve Carney (Scott), Jan Hoag (Linda), Gregory Itzin (Alvin), Claudette Sutherland (Donna)
E23 Saved By EstelleMay 2, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.
Guest stars: Phil Morris (Tony), Jackée Harry (Estelle)