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Charles in Charge

  • TV Series
  • 1984–19901984–1990
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
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Scott Baio in Charles in Charge (1984)
Charles In Charge
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Charles, a college student, is a live-in housekeeper in the Powell household. Charles, along with his friend Buddy, attempts to juggle his studies, friendships, and duties to the family.Charles, a college student, is a live-in housekeeper in the Powell household. Charles, along with his friend Buddy, attempts to juggle his studies, friendships, and duties to the family.Charles, a college student, is a live-in housekeeper in the Powell household. Charles, along with his friend Buddy, attempts to juggle his studies, friendships, and duties to the family.
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  • Creators
    • Barbara Weisberg
    • Michael Jacobs
    • Barbara Weisberg
  • Stars
    • Scott Baio
    • Willie Aames
    • Nicole Eggert
  • Creators
    • Barbara Weisberg
    • Michael Jacobs
    • Barbara Weisberg
  • Stars
    • Scott Baio
    • Willie Aames
    • Nicole Eggert
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    • 30User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 13 nominations

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    Scott Baio
    Scott Baio
    • Charles
    126 episodes126 eps • 1984–1990
    Willie Aames
    Willie Aames
    • Buddy Lembeck
    126 episodes126 eps • 1984–1990
    Nicole Eggert
    Nicole Eggert
    • Jamie Powell
    104 episodes104 eps • 1987–1990
    Josie Davis
    Josie Davis
    • Sarah Powell
    104 episodes104 eps • 1987–1990
    Alexander Polinsky
    Alexander Polinsky
    • Adam Powell
    104 episodes104 eps • 1987–1990
    James T. Callahan
    James T. Callahan
    • Walter Powell
    104 episodes104 eps • 1987–1990
    Ellen Travolta
    Ellen Travolta
    • Lillian
    70 episodes70 eps • 1987–1990
    Sandra Kerns
    Sandra Kerns
    • Ellen Powell
    38 episodes38 eps • 1987–1990
    Michael Pearlman
    Michael Pearlman
    • Jason Pembroke
    23 episodes23 eps • 1984–1987
    Julie Cobb
    Julie Cobb
    • Jill Pembroke
    22 episodes22 eps • 1984–1985
    James Widdoes
    James Widdoes
    • Stan Pembroke
    22 episodes22 eps • 1984–1985
    April Lerman
    April Lerman
    • Lila Pembroke
    22 episodes22 eps • 1984–1985
    Jonathan Ward
    Jonathan Ward
    • Douglas Pembroke
    22 episodes22 eps • 1984–1985
    Jennifer Runyon
    Jennifer Runyon
    • Gwendolyn Pierce
    18 episodes18 eps • 1984–1987
    Justin Whalin
    Justin Whalin
    • Anthony
    6 episodes6 eps • 1989
    Julianne McNamara
    • Paula Thackery
    5 episodes5 eps • 1984–1987
    Ben Stein
    Ben Stein
    • Stanley Willard
    4 episodes4 eps • 1987–1990
    Jeff Williams
    Jeff Williams
    • Sid
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987
    • Creators
      • Barbara Weisberg
      • Michael Jacobs
      • Barbara Weisberg
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    • Trivia
      The role of Charles was written for Michael J. Fox, who declined.
    • Quotes

      Charles: [Charles finds Douglas at work with a skateboard] ... Doug, do you need help tightening those wheels?

      Douglas Pembroke: I'm not tightening them; I'm loosening them.

      Charles: That's very dangerous!

      Douglas Pembroke: I hope so; this is Jason's skateboard. He used my baseball glove to clean his fish tank! He's gotta be taught a lesson.

      Charles: [confiscating the skateboard] That's not a crime punishable by death.

    • Connections
      Featured in Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)

    User reviews30

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    It was great!
    I loved it so much, thank-you so much to the creators!!!! and Scott Baio looked super cute!!!! =) I think he's a good actor, i loved the series so much, i thought it was one of the best series' i've seen from the 80's(i always watch reruns whenever i see them!!), and it was really good!!
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    • Jun 28, 2001

    FAQ6

    • What was Charles's last name?
    • Was Charles just a continuation of the 'Chachi' character on "Happy Day"?
    • How many years did it take Charles to graduate college?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Charles İş Başında
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Al Burton Productions
      • Scholastic Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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