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CAMP WILDER: BAD INFLUENCE {SERIES PREMIERE} (TV)

Summary

One in this comedy series about single mother Ricky Wilder, who moves back to Los Angeles to raise her two teenage siblings when their parents die. In this episode, Brody is annoyed that Danielle and Beth have made him watch "Thelma and Louise" in his own living room. Then, Dorfman arrives and ruins the ending of the chick flick. Meanwhile, Melissa works on a poem for school. Later, Ricky returns from another tough day of nursing, bringing Sophie a little gift. The next day as Brody and Dorfman play video games, Beth arrives to discuss a big party that weekend. Danielle gets in trouble with her mother for having watched the R-rated "Thelma and Louise" and is banned from visiting the Wilder house due to how "loosely" it is run. Ricky calls Danielle's mother to discuss things and is soundly bashed. Afterward, Ricky starts to think that maybe Danielle's mother is right and she doesn't run a tight enough ship. Brody and Dorfman tell Ricky that Danielle's mother is "totally nuts."

However, when Danielle hears from Brody that the party is at a house where the parents are off in Maui, she tells him that he can't go. Brody refuses to listen to his sister and goes to the bash anyway. At the party, Brody mopes around after his fight with Ricky, and seeks some advice from Danielle and Beth. Brody and Dorfman leave the party and go drink some Slurpees, not returning home till 1:30 a.m. Ricky then grounds her brother. Later, Ricky discusses her parenting techniques with Dorfman, who tries to come on to her. The next day, Brody is freaked out when he learns that their strict and bossy grandma is in town. Brody thinks Ricky is sending him to live with his grandmother. Finally, Ricky goes to Brody to apologize and explain why she tried to punish him. The two decide on a better dynamic for their relationship. An ABC News Brief with Cokie Roberts follows. Includes commercials.

Details

  • NETWORK: ABC
  • DATE: September 18, 1992 Friday 9:30 PM
  • RUNNING TIME: 0:27:45
  • COLOR/B&W: Color
  • CATALOG ID: T:27794
  • GENRE: Comedy
  • SUBJECT HEADING: Comedy
  • SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1992-1993
  • COMMERCIALS:
    • TV - Commercials - Dentyne gum
    • TV - Commercials - Domino's pizza
    • TV - Commercials - JC Penney stores
    • TV - Commercials - Lucky food stores
    • TV - Commercials - Mr. Phipps Tater Crisps snacks
    • TV - Commercials - Peter Pan peanut butter
    • TV - Commercials - Pizza Hut restaurants
    • TV - Commercials - Sears stores
    • TV - Commercials - TJ Maxx stores
    • TV - Commercials - Vick's DayQuil cold medication
    • TV - Promos - "20/20"
    • TV - Promos - "ABC Sports College Football"
    • TV - Promos - "Covington Cross"
    • TV - Promos - "Eyewitness News"
    • TV - Promos - "Late Nite Friday: In Concert"
    • TV - Promos - "Life Goes On"
    • TV - Promos - "Somebody's Daughter"
    • TV - Promos - "Tightrope"

CREDITS

  • Matthew Carlson … Executive Producer, Created by, Writer
  • Donald Todd … Co-Executive Producer
  • Gary Gilbert … Co-Executive Producer
  • David Sacks … Producer
  • Linda Nieber … Producer
  • Timothy Ryder … Associate Producer
  • Arlene Sanford … Director
  • Jonathan Wolff … Music by
  • Mary Page Keller … Cast, Ricky Wilder
  • Jerry O'Connell … Cast, Brody Wilder
  • Jay Mohr … Cast, Brian Dorfman
  • Meghann Haldeman … Cast, Melissa Wilder
  • Hilary Swank … Cast, Danielle
  • Margaret Langrick … Cast, Beth
  • Tina Majorino … Cast, Sophie Wilder
  • Beverly Garland … Cast, Grandma
  • for "ABC News Brief"
  • Cokie Roberts … Anchor