| Ask Harriet | |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
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| Theme music composer | David Cassidy |
| Composer | David Nessim Lawrence |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Cinematography | Ronald W. Browne |
| Editor | Art Kellner |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Network | Fox |
| Release | January 4 (1998-01-04) – March 26, 1998 (1998-03-26) |
Ask Harriet is an American television sitcom created by David Cassidy, Jonathan Prince, and Billy Riback, that ran on Fox for one season from January 4 to March 26, 1998. Cassidy also wrote and performed the theme song.
Ask Harriet premiered as a midseason replacement on Sunday, January 4, 1998, and was then moved to its regular timeslot on Thursdays. Thirteen episodes were to be aired on the channel, however, only five episodes were aired. The last episode was broadcast on January 29, 1998.
Synopsis
The premise of the series revolves around a sexist sports journalist named Jack Cody (Anthony Tyler Quinn). After being fired from his job at the Dispatch by his ex-girlfriend Melissa (Lisa Waltz), Jack decides to apply for the job of advice columnist. To hide his true identity, Jack dresses in drag and poses as Sylvia Coco. Jack is rehired and forced to dress as a woman to keep his new job. The series also featured Edward Asner as Mr. Russell, Jamie Renée Smith as Jack's 10-year-old daughter Blair, and Willie Garson as Jack's best friend Ronnie. Julie Benz also appeared in a recurring role.
Cast
- Anthony Tyler Quinn as Jack Cody/Sylvia Coco
- Edward Asner as Mr. Russell
- Willie Garson as Ronnie Rendall
- Damien Leake as Marty
- Patrick Y. Malone as Trey Anderson
- Jamie Renée Smith as Blair Cody
- Lisa Waltz as Melissa Peters
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Andrew D. Weyman | Teleplay by : Billy Riback & Jonathan Prince Story by : David Cassidy & Billy Riback & Jonathan Prince | January 4, 1998 (1998-01-04) |
| 2 | "Hot Coco" | Robert Berlinger | Billy Riback & Jonathan Prince | January 8, 1998 (1998-01-08) |
| 3 | "Help Me, Help Me, Rwanda" | Robert Berlinger | Jimmy Aleck & Jim Keily | January 15, 1998 (1998-01-15) |
| 4 | "Turn Your Head & Kafka" | Robert Berlinger | Peter Murrieta | January 22, 1998 (1998-01-22) |
| 5 | "Lips That Pass in the Night" | Ken Levine | Jim Keily & Jimmy Aleck | January 29, 1998 (1998-01-29) |
| 6 | "Fat Ron" | Robert Berlinger | Pamela Eels | UNAIRED |
| 7 | "Surprise, Surprise" | Robert Berlinger | Gabrielle Allan & Ria Pavia | UNAIRED |
| 8 | "Good for the Goose, Good for the Gender" | Robert Berlinger | Peter Murrieta | UNAIRED |
| 9 | "Kiss Harass Good-Bye" | Ken Levine | Eva Almos & Ed Scharlach | UNAIRED |
| 10 | "Exes and Ohs" | Steve Zuckerman | Gabrielle Allan & Ria Pavia | UNAIRED |
| 11 | "Dis-guise in Love with You: Part 1" | TBD | TBD | UNAIRED |
| 12 | "Dis-guise in Love with You: Part 2" | TBD | TBD | UNAIRED |
| 13 | "Pumps and Circumstances" | Lillah McCarthy | Pamela Eells | UNAIRED |
References
- "'harriet' A Drag On Fox's 'hill' Hole". The Hollywood Reporter. 1998-01-06. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- Braxton, Greg (1997-12-16). "Fox Dumps 'Living Single,' Brings Back 'Undercover'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
External links
Categories:- 1990s American sitcoms
- 1998 American television series debuts
- 1998 American television series endings
- American LGBTQ-related sitcoms
- 1990s American LGBTQ-related comedy television series
- Cross-dressing in television
- American English-language television shows
- Television series about journalism
- Television series by Sony Pictures Television
- Television shows set in New York City
- Fox Broadcasting Company sitcoms