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The Pursuit of Happiness (1987 TV series)

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The Pursuit of Happiness
GenreSitcom
Created byMichael J. Weithorn
StarringPaul Provenza
Brian Keith
Theme music composerMusic by Gordon Lustig and Mark Mattson
Lyrics by Gordon Lustig
Opening theme"Keep On Dreaming"
performed by Mendy Lee
Produced & Arranged by Mark Mattson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesHanley Productions
20th Century Fox Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseOctober 30, 1987 (1987-10-30) –
January 8, 1988 (1988-01-08)

The Pursuit of Happiness is an American sitcom that aired from October 30, 1987, until January 8, 1988.

Premise

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A history professor gets a job at a small college in Philadelphia.[1]

Cast

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Episodes

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No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"The Arrival"Art WolffMichael J. Weithorn,
John Steven Owens,
Anne Kenney
October 30, 1987 (1987-10-30)
David Hanley comes to Philadelphia to be an assistant professor for his idol, Professor Roland Duncan.
2"Together Again"Art WolffMichael J. Weithorn,
John Steven Owens,
Anne Kenney
November 6, 1987 (1987-11-06)
Professor Duncan asks David for help with an article.
3"The Defiant Ones"Art WolffS : James MacNerland, Michael J. Weithorn;
T : Michael J. Weithorn
November 13, 1987 (1987-11-13)
David and Vernon has discrepancy in their recollections about their times as college roommates.
4"Thirty"Art WolffAnne KenneyNovember 20, 1987 (1987-11-20)
Everybody forgets David's 30th birthday.
5"Advice and Consent"Art WolffAnne KenneyNovember 27, 1987 (1987-11-27)
David defends Margaret against a professor called "Fast Phil".
6"Put to the Test"Art WolffAnne KenneyDecember 4, 1987 (1987-12-04)
David helps a football star with mandatory drug testing.
7"Boys Night Out"Art WolffS : James MacNerland, Michael J. Weithorn;
T : Michael J. Weithorn
December 11, 1987 (1987-12-11)
David and Vernon takes Duncan out for a night on the town.
8"That Pair of Eyes"Art WolffTodd W. LangenDecember 11, 1987 (1987-12-11)
Sara gets a new boyfriend. David tries to make something more out of a platonic relationship.
9"Uphill Skiing"Art WolffJoelyn GrippoDecember 18, 1987 (1987-12-18)
Sara goes skiing, against her father's wishes.
10"A History Lesson"Art WolffMichael J. WeithornJanuary 8, 1988 (1988-01-08)
Margaret tries to help Sara with her history class.

References

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  1. ^ "Pursuit of Happiness". TVGuide.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
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