Nursesis an Americansitcomtelevision series that aired onNBCfrom September 14, 1991, to May 7, 1994, created and produced bySusan Harrisas aspin-offofEmpty Nest,which itself was a spin-off ofThe Golden Girls.[1]
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Susan Harris |
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| Opening theme | "Here I Am" |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 3 |
| No.of episodes | 68(list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
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| Network | NBC |
| Release | September 14, 1991– May 7, 1994 |
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Synopsis
editThe series revolved around a group of nurses working at the sameMiamihospital asEmpty Nest's Dr. Harry Weston. The main characters were strong-willed nurse Annie Roland (Arnetia Walker), sarcastic nurse Sandy Miller (Stephanie Hodge), dim-witted nurse Julie Milbury (Mary Jo Keenen) andLatinanurse Gina Cuevas (Ada Maris) who frequently reminisced about her homeland, the fictional San Pequeño. Also in the cast were arrogant Dr. Hank Kaplan (Kip Gilman), wise-crackingorderlyPaco Ortiz (Carlos Lacamara) and flaky nurse Greg Vincent (Jeff Altman).Florence Stanleyhad a recurring role during the first season as Dr. Riskin.[2]
Changes were made after the first season in an effort to boost ratings.David Raschejoined the cast as Jack Trenton, a slimywhite-collar criminalforced to perform community service at the hospital, and in the final seasonLoni Andersonjoined the cast as new hospital administrator Casey McAfee. Other changes included the addition ofMarkus Flanaganas hunky orderly Luke Fitzgerald for the second season only, the changing of the show's theme song in seasons two and three, having nurse Gina and Dr. Hank Kaplan get married (Gina being pregnant by Dr. Hank). Nurse Greg Vincent was also written off after season one.
In the series' final season, nurse Sandy was gone, and the series' focus moved increasingly from the nurses to Casey McAfee's adjustments in running the hospital under a new HMO, and the antics of Jack Trenton and his sidekick Paco the orderly.[3]
Cast
edit- Stephanie Hodgeas Nurse Sandy Miller (1991–1993)
- Arnetia Walkeras Nurse Annie Roland
- Mary Jo Keenenas Nurse Julie Milbury
- Jeff Altmanas Greg Vincent (1991–1992)
- Ada Marisas Gina Cuevas
- Kip Gilmanas Dr. Hank Kaplan (credited in Season 1 as Kenneth David Gilman)
- Carlos Lacámaraas Paco Ortiz
- Florence Stanleyas Dr. Riskin (1991–1992)
- Markus Flanaganas Luke Fitzgerald (1992–1993)
- David Rascheas Jack Trenton (1992–1994)
- Loni Andersonas Casey MacAfee (1993–1994)
Episodes
editCrossovers
editThe following is a list ofNursesepisodes featuring characters fromThe Golden GirlsandEmpty Nest.
- Season One
- Episode 2: "A Lesson in Life" – Laverne Todd fromEmpty Nest
- Episode 6: "Mother, Jugs, and Zach" – Harry Weston fromEmpty Nest
- Episode 9: "Begone with the Wind" –Rose NylundfromThe Golden Girlsand Laverne Todd fromEmpty Nest
- Episode 20: "Moon Over Miami" –Blanche DevereauxfromThe Golden Girlsand Charley Dietz fromEmpty Nest
- Season Two
- Episode 2: "In My New Country" – Laverne Todd fromEmpty Nest
- Episode 7: "Playing Doctor" – Carol Weston fromEmpty Nest
- Season Three
- Episode 1: "The Eagle Has Landed" – Harry Weston fromEmpty Nest
- Episode 4: "Jack's Indecent Proposal" – Charley Dietz fromEmpty Nest
- Episode 7: "The Bridges of Dade Country" – Harry Weston fromEmpty Nest
- Episode 9: "Temporary Setbacks" –Sophia PetrillofromThe Golden GirlsandEmpty Nest,and Carol Weston fromEmpty Nest
- Episode 10: "The Birth of a Marriage" – Harry Weston fromEmpty Nest
References
edit- ^"BBC – Comedy Guide – Nurses".Archived fromthe originalon December 5, 2004.Retrieved2013-09-06.
- ^Cotter, Bill (1997).The Wonderful World of Disney Television.Hyperion Books. pp. 410–415.ISBN0-7868-6359-5.
- ^"Reruns onLifetime"