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Charles in Charge

  • TV Series
  • 1984–1990
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
6.9K
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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.

  • Creators
    • Barbara Weisberg
    • Michael Jacobs
    • Barbara Weisberg
  • Stars
    • Scott Baio
    • Willie Aames
    • Nicole Eggert
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    6.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,855
    1,679
    • Creators
      • Barbara Weisberg
      • Michael Jacobs
      • Barbara Weisberg
    • Stars
      • Scott Baio
      • Willie Aames
      • Nicole Eggert
    • 31User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Scott Baio
    Scott Baio
    • Charles
    • 1984–1990
    Willie Aames
    Willie Aames
    • Buddy Lembeck
    • 1984–1990
    Nicole Eggert
    Nicole Eggert
    • Jamie Powell
    • 1987–1990
    Josie Davis
    Josie Davis
    • Sarah Powell
    • 1987–1990
    Alexander Polinsky
    Alexander Polinsky
    • Adam Powell
    • 1987–1990
    James T. Callahan
    James T. Callahan
    • Walter Powell
    • 1987–1990
    Ellen Travolta
    Ellen Travolta
    • Lillian
    • 1987–1990
    Sandra Kerns
    Sandra Kerns
    • Ellen Powell
    • 1987–1990
    Michael Pearlman
    Michael Pearlman
    • Jason Pembroke
    • 1984–1987
    Julie Cobb
    Julie Cobb
    • Jill Pembroke
    • 1984–1985
    James Widdoes
    James Widdoes
    • Stan Pembroke
    • 1984–1985
    April Lerman
    April Lerman
    • Lila Pembroke
    • 1984–1985
    Jonathan Ward
    Jonathan Ward
    • Douglas Pembroke
    • 1984–1985
    Jennifer Runyon
    Jennifer Runyon
    • Gwendolyn Pierce
    • 1984–1987
    Justin Whalin
    Justin Whalin
    • Anthony
    • 1989
    Julianne McNamara
    • Paula Thackery
    • 1984–1987
    Ben Stein
    Ben Stein
    • Stanley Willard
    • 1987–1990
    Jeff Williams
    Jeff Williams
    • Sid
    • 1987
    • Creators
      • Barbara Weisberg
      • Michael Jacobs
      • Barbara Weisberg
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    mcintoshmarty

    This TV Series Charles In Charles In Charge is a VERY HUMAN SHOW!

    I am out-raged that Charles In Charges is labled as very boring show. for one, this great TV classic has millions of fans like myself that love this show. it is an insult to not only me but millions of fans out there that love Scott Baio's works. both Charles In Charge and Happy Days we're one of the best 2 TV show ever. please remember, charles in charge was popular because it was funny hilarious and just a goodtime. it was the 80's for peet's sake. my heart gos out to Ellen Travolta John Travolta's sister, for doing a wonderful job in playing Aunt Lilian on the show. and also, if we are crazy for like this show or Happy Days, then there are people out there that are probably crazy for like hogan's heros or pettygoat junction or whatever. if we are crazy for that then the rest of you should be in a mental institution... dear god. the pace of television is ridiculous. and it is getting more and more out-landish. where has television went wrong? and Scott Baio is indeed... a STAR.
    Indyfan82

    One of the best sitcoms of the 80s!

    This was one of my favorite shows growing up! It's still one of my favorites now! I watch it all the time on Nick at Nite. I have seen some of the episodes from the 1st. season, but I have to admit that I watched the show in syndication, so I grew up seeing the Powell family. However, the Pembrokes were great too. I'm especially thankful for the "Amityville" episode which explained why Charles was set up with a new family and kept continuity intact. Charles is cool, but Buddy is the best! Anyway, the show rules! (no matter what season)
    Jeremy Arnold

    One of the FINEST television sitcoms EVER!!!

    "Charles In Charge" has to be one of my all-time favorite TV shows. Scott Baio and Willie Aames were the ultimate team. These two guys had an obvious chemistry together, and their close friendship off screen shined in their performances on the show.

    Nicole Eggert was the first girl I EVER had a "crush" on, in TV land or reality! That "crush" has never gone away either. Nicole was adorable on "Charles In Charge." She was absolutely GORGEOUS. Her smile, eyes, voice, and all-around personality made me fall in love with her from the start. She was an incredibly talented young actress. No other individual could've even come close to portraying the character "Jamie Powell" like Nicole so perfectly did.

    Sarah, Adam, Aunt Lilian, Mrs. Powell, Grandpa Walter, and all the rest were great also. I really enjoyed the Pembroke family episodes (84-85) too, but the Powell family brought the show its greatest success and magic. Let's not forget about the extremely catchy theme song. It RULED!

    I would do anything to hear of a "Charles In Charge Reunion" in the works. I truly miss this great show, but luckily, WGN still airs re-runs on Sunday mornings. I will complain, though, that "Charles In Charge" belongs on television DAILY, and not merely once a week. That's not enough to please its devoted fans like me. You need 5 stars for this wonderful 80's family show? I'll give you 10!!!
    yuppie_duppie

    I am hooked

    I used to think that this was the stupidest show ever put on television, But I never gave it a chance. Now it is on Nick At Nite I have begun to slowly but surely grown to like it. Josie Davis is my favorite out of them all.And I still cannot believe that is Nicole Eggert as jamie. At any rate the plots are sophmoric yet somehow seem to always get a laugh out of me (maybe I am getting more sophmoric in my old age, although keep in mind i am only a few years older than josie and Nicole and much younger than Scott and Willie) But I just wanted to say I like it and as corny as the theme song is I find myself always singing it. Gosh What has happened to me? Anyway give it a run you might grow to like it also.
    junk-879

    Great sitcom for kids

    I rented this series for my 11 year old daughter to watch with me,as I had loved it when I was a kid and it was on first-run. I'm happy to say that she loves it, too. It's a wholesome show for kids to watch that is amusing and has a good moral to every show. I find it very refreshing to watch, and enjoy it myself, even after all these years. It's hard to find shows for my daughter to watch that aren't filled with sexual references, even when the show is supposed to be aimed at kids. Yes, the show is dated a bit, but if you're looking for a fun, entertaining, wholesome show for your kids to watch that hasn't been shown to rerun death already on TV, this is the show for you.

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    • Trivia
      The role of Charles was written for Michael J. Fox, who declined.
    • Quotes

      Charles: Where's Douglas? I don't like it when I don't see Douglas!

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

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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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