Davis Rules
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Danny Jacobson Norma Safford Vela |
| Written by | Kim C. Friese Danny Jacobson Frank Mula Fredi Towbin Norma Safford Vela |
| Directed by | John Bowab Ellen Falcon James Widdoes |
| Starring | Randy Quaid Patricia Clarkson Tamayo Otsuki Trevor Bullock Luke Edwards Nathan Watt Jonathan Winters Bonnie Hunt Vonni Ribisi Debra Mooney |
| ComposerTemplate:Pluralize from text | Mark Mothersbaugh |
| Template:Pluralize from text of origin | United States |
| Original languageTemplate:Pluralize from text | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 29 |
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| Executive producerTemplate:Pluralize from text | Marcy Carsey Danny Jacobson Caryn Mandabach Tom Werner Norma Safford Vela Douglas Wyman |
| ProducerTemplate:Pluralize from text | Dale McRaven Frank Mula Jon Spector Fredi Towbin |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production Template:Pluralize from text | Carsey-Werner Productions |
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Davis Rules is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC in 1991 and on CBS in 1992.[1] The series was produced by Carsey-Werner Productions.
Synopsis
The series stars Randy Quaid as Dwight Davis, a widowed elementary school principal outside of Seattle, Washington who is raising his three sons (Robbie, Charlie, and Ben) with the help of his wacky father Gunny Davis (Jonathan Winters).
Cast
Main
- Randy Quaid as Dwight Davis
- Patricia Clarkson as Cosmo Yeargin (season 1)
- Tamayo Otsuki as Mrs. Elaine Yamagami
- Trevor Bullock as Robbie Davis (season 1)
- Luke Edwards as Charlie Davis
- Nathan Watt as Ben Davis
- Jonathan Winters as Gunny Davis
- Bonnie Hunt as Gwen Davis (season 2)
- Vonni Ribisi as Skinner Buckley (season 2)
- Debra Mooney as Mrs. Rush (recurring: season 1; main: season 2)
Recurring
- Rigoberto Jimenez as Rigo Cordona (season 1)
- Debra Jo Rupp as Ms. Higgins (season 1)
Production
Davis Rules was canceled by ABC after less than one season despite having premiered after Super Bowl XXV. ABC aired it as a midseason replacement. When the series wasn't used in ABC's fall lineup, CBS bought the series in November 1991.[2][3]
CBS retooled the series, adding Bonnie Hunt and Giovanni Ribisi (credited as Vonni Ribisi), but canceled it after 16 episodes.[2]
Episodes
Series overview
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Season 1 (1991)
Every episode of season 1 was directed by Ellen Falcon.[4]
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Season 2 (1991–92)
The first thirteen episodes of season 2 were directed by James Widdoes, while the final three episodes were directed by John Bowab.[4]
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Awards and nominations
Winters won an Emmy for his role as Gunny Davis,[5] while Trevor Bullock and Robin Lynn Heath also won Young Artist Awards for their roles in the series.[6]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Jonathan Winters | Won |
| 1992 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Comedy Series | Jo Mayer (Lighting designer) (for episode "A Foggy Day On Puget Sound") |
Nominated |
| Young Artist Award | Best New Family Television Series | Davis Rules | Nominated | |
| Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Series | Trevor Bullock | Won | ||
| Best Young Actor Co-starring in a Television Series | Rigoberto Jimenez | Nominated | ||
| Best Young Actress Guest Starring or Recurring Role in a TV Series | Robin Lynn Heath | Won |
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Tim Brooks; Earle Marsh (2007). "Davis Rules (Situation Comedy)". The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9th ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. p. 333. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Casey Davidson (February 12, 1993). "Super Bowl Bump". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 22, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bill Carter (November 19, 1991). "CBS Buys Show From ABC". The New York Times. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
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