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The Charmings is an ABC network fantasy sitcom series created by Prudence Fraser & Robert Sternin which aired from March 20, 1987 to February 11, 1988, lasting for two seasons & 21 episodes (leaving one episode unaired).
Plot[]
The series centered on fairy tale characters Snow White and Prince Charming as they were magically transported to a 20th-century suburb in Burbank, California with their two sons.
Cast[]
- Caitlin O'Heaney (1987)\Carol Huston (1987-88) as Snow White Charming
- Christopher Rich as Prince Eric Charming
- Brandon Call as Thomas Charming
- Garette Ratliff Henson as Cory Charming
- Judy Parfitt as Queen Lillian White
- Paul Eiding as Don Miller
- Dori Brenner as Sally Miller
- Paul Winfield as The Mirror
Production[]
After the show's first season, Caitlin O'Heaney (who portrayed Snow White), was replaced by Carol Huston.
Broadcast History[]
After mild success as part of ABC's Friday night lineup, "The Charmings" was moved to Thursday nights for its second season, in a head to head battle with NBC's "Family Ties".
Due to low ratings, the series was canceled after twenty episodes; onne episode remains unaired in the United States, though it was shown during the show's run in the United Kingdom.
Accolades[]
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Emmy Awards | Nominated | Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/Video Control for a Series | Warren Cress, Ross Harmon, Charles T. Henry, Bud Holland, Stephen A. Jones, Art LaCombe, Bill Scott, and Dave Smith (For episode "The Incredible Shrinking Prince") |
| Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series | Betsey Potter (For episode "Modern Romance") | |||
| 1988 | Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/Video Control for a Series | Warren Cress, Ross Harmon, Charles T. Henry, Joe Talosi, Harriet Uhl, Dave Smith, and Dale Walsh (For episode "Trading Places") | ||
| (won) | Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Comedy Series | Mark Buxbaum (For episode "The Witch Is of Van Oaks") | ||
| 1988 | Young Artist Awards | (nominated) | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series | Brandon Call |