On this day April 1 1987 the sitcom Take Five premiered on CBS. The series starred George Segal as Andy Kooper, a public relations executive trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his children after a midlife crisis and a failed marriage.
Take Five mixed sharp writing with a slice of family drama and comedy, leaning on Segal’s natural charm and timing. Though the premise had potential, the show ran for only 1 season with a total of 6 episodes before being canceled. It’s one of several short lived network comedies from the era that couldn’t quite break through in the ratings but remains a footnote in the career of the always reliable George Segal.
80s insight: Take Five was one of three sitcoms George Segal led during the 80s and 90s before gaining later recognition on shows like Just Shoot Me.