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Here's Boomer

  • TV Series
  • 1980–19821980–1982
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
146
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Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Family
The adventures of Boomer, a stray dog who travels the country helping those in trouble.The adventures of Boomer, a stray dog who travels the country helping those in trouble.The adventures of Boomer, a stray dog who travels the country helping those in trouble.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
146
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Don Balluck
    • A.C. Lyles
    • Diana Bell Tokatyan
  • Stars
    • Johnny the Dog
    • Doris Roberts
    • John Reilly
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  • Creators
    • Don Balluck
    • A.C. Lyles
    • Diana Bell Tokatyan
  • Stars
    • Johnny the Dog
    • Doris Roberts
    • John Reilly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Here's Boomer (1980)
    Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)
    John Reilly, Todd Susman, and Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)
    Allan Arbus and Victor Buono in Here's Boomer (1980)
    Allan Arbus, Rick Lohman, and Forbesy Russell in Here's Boomer (1980)
    John Amos, Paul Regina, and Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)
    John Amos, Paul Regina, and Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)
    Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)
    Dean Butler and Jensen Collier in Here's Boomer (1980)
    Patrick Cassidy, Meadowlark Lemon, and Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)
    Patrick Cassidy and Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)
    John Femia and Johnny the Dog in Here's Boomer (1980)

    Top cast

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    Johnny the Dog
    Johnny the Dog
    • Boomeras Boomer…
    20 episodes20 eps • 1980–1982
    Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts
    • Liz Wigginsas Liz Wiggins…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1981
    John Reilly
    John Reilly
    • Matt Foremanas Matt Foreman…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1980–1982
    Raymond Singer
    Raymond Singer
    • Lesteras Lester…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1982
    Betty Beaird
    • Mrs. Harkeras Mrs. Harker…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1981
    Rance Howard
    Rance Howard
    • Foldyas Foldy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1981
    Todd Bridges
    Todd Bridges
    • Bennyas Benny…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1981
    Fionnula Flanagan
    Fionnula Flanagan
    • Bronnie Craddockas Bronnie Craddock
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Dee Wallace
    Dee Wallace
    • Aliceas Alice
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Barney Martin
    Barney Martin
    • Lewas Lew
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Margaret Hamilton
    Margaret Hamilton
    • Miss Hestonas Miss Heston
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Ron Silver
    Ron Silver
    • Kolodnyas Kolodny
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1981
    John Amos
    John Amos
    • Charlie Fosteras Charlie Foster
    1 episode1 ep • 1981
    Victor Buono
    Victor Buono
    • Dr. Frankensteinas Dr. Frankenstein
    1 episode1 ep • 1981
    Dean Butler
    Dean Butler
    • Garyas Gary
    1 episode1 ep • 1981
    Conrad Janis
    Conrad Janis
    • Philas Phil
    1 episode1 ep • 1981
    Fred McCarren
    Fred McCarren
    • Davidas David
    1 episode1 ep • 1981
    John Femia
    John Femia
    • Cosmo Valettias Cosmo Valetti
    1 episode1 ep • 1981
    • Creators
      • Don Balluck
      • A.C. Lyles
      • Diana Bell Tokatyan
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    Storyline

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    Boomer was a cute stray dog of mixed breeding who wandered around the country getting involved with people and their problems, including a deaf girl believed to be mentally disabled by her parents, a son neglected by his workaholic father, a private detective guarding valuable jewels, and a band of dognappers. Later in the series, Boomer was able to talk to the viewing audience, so we could know what Boomer was "feeling" at any given moment. —Marty McKee <mmckee@soltec.net>
    • animal character name as series title
    • two word series title
    • travel
    • dog
    • dog actor
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    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Johnny, who played Boomer, reportedly earned thirty-five hundred dollars a week while appearing on the series, and had a stunt dog who stood in for him on some of his more difficult tricks.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Pink Lady: Episode #1.4 (1980)

    User reviews3

    Review
    Top review
    A wonderful show for people of all ages
    I adored this show when I was a little kid. Contrary to the review by "Robert Morgan", I recall that Boomer didn't look anything like Benji, but was actually a rather large, shaggy mongrel. I clearly remember an intro/opening credits with this large dog placing mail in a mailbox and raising the red "collect" flag on the side, and a Benji sized dog couldn't do that. I was 6 years old when the show was on though, so it's possible I've forgotten.

    This show did borrow the premise of Benji (which I also loved), involving a very bright dog who goes around helping people. It capitalized on the popularity of "smarter than the average dog" shows, and was great for parents to watch with their children, to learn about compassion and humanize animals a little bit, hopefully teaching children that animals deserve our respect and love.
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    • matlock-6
    • Jul 1, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 14, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Here's Johnny
    • Production companies
      • A.C. Lyles Productions
      • Daniel Wilson Productions
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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