Cast:
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Big John Martin |
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Little John Martin |
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Marjorie Martin |
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Ricky Martin |
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Bertha Bottomly |
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Homer |
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Valerie |
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Stanley |
Air Dates:
On NBC, from 9/11/76 - 9/3/77
Number of Episodes:
13
Plot Synopsis:
After taking a sip from a fountain of youth, John Martin changed from a 45 year-old school teacher to a 12 year-old. Because he only took a sip, the change was not permanent but the change was reoccurring and Martin had no control as to when the change would occur. John's secret was only know to his immediate family and to explain the appearance of the 12 year-old John, they claimed he was their nephew. Throughout the series, John tried to find a cure for his predicament, but he was unsuccessful in his attempts.
Comments:
There were many connections between this show and the Brady Bunch: It was created and executive produced by Sherwood Schwartz, Sherwood's son,
Lloyd Schwartz, was the producer, Robbie Rist played Cousin Oliver on the last season of the Brady Bunch, and Joyce Bulifant was originally cast as Carol Brady (but was replaced by Florence Henderson). Rist returned to Saturday morning television in the 80s when he played Whiz on Kidd Video. Rist and Bulifant were also semi-regulars on the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Herb Edelman was probably best known for playing Bea Arthur's ex husband on the Golden Girls. Kristoff St. John continued to act and is primarily known for his roles in soap operas, such as Generations and the Young and the Restless. Mike Darnell went on to work on the other side of the camera as the executive vice president of specials at the Fox network.
Episode Guides:
None found/available. If anyone can help compile a guide, please contact me.
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Big John Martin |
Little John Martin |
Marjorie Martin |
Ricky Martin |
Bertha Bottomly |
More Big John, Little John photos
Links:
Robbie Rist's Official Site
TV Cream has a short review/synopsis of the series.
Big John, Little John entry at
Jump the Shark
Big John, Little John page at
IMDB
Herb Edelman Tribute Site
An Robbie Rist page from a Kidd Video Site.
An interview with Robbie Rist about his band, Wonderboy.
Availability:
To my knowledge, the show hasn't been rerun since it aired. However, a few episodes have recently surfaced among collectors. For more info on how to find this and other old Saturday morning shows, check out this page.
If anyone has episodes of the show on 16 mm film (or video), please contact me. Thanks!
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