"Hope & Gloria" Episode Guide v1.0.2 (c) 1998, Tom Walsh (avs@netport.com) and Audrey DeLisle (rad@crl.com) This guide may be reproduced in its entirety for noncommercial purposes only. For other uses, please contact the author. The following is an episode guide for the show "Hope & Gloria." It is not complete yet as I hope to add other information. ********************************************************************* * NOTE: I do NOT have tapes of this show available for trade. * * Please post to the newsgroup alt.video.tape-trading for requests. * ********************************************************************* The text version is available at the AVIMall: http://www.avimall.com/entertain/HopeAndGloria.txt A pointer to this site is available at the Ultimate TV List: http://tvnet.com/UTVL/ Also http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9821/1hope-gl.txt Of course, there is a page at the Internet Movie Database: http://us.imdb.com/M/title-exact?%22Hope%20%26%20Gloria%22%20(1995) ABOUT THE SHOW: "Hope & Gloria" was a Pittsburgh-based sitcom about two nothing-in-commons who become friends when circumstances force them together. Hope is a producer for "The Dennis Dupree Show," which stars the arrogant, eponymous host. Gloria is a divorced hairdresser with a son and mildly slimy ex-husband who always seems to be around. Hope eventually gets Gloria a hairdressing job on "The Dennis Dupree Show." "Hope & Gloria" was a Warner Brothers Television production. Warner Brothers Television is a division of Time Warner Entertainment Company. Created by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Executive Producers: Jeanette Collins & Mimi Friedman Co-executive Producer: J.J. Paulsen Consulting Producer: Jerry Perzigian Consulting Producer: Janis Hirsch Produced by Stephen C. Grossman Executive Consultant: George McGrath Associate Producer: Matt Dinsmore Theme by Craig Safan & Cheri Steinkellner Music by Craig Safan Director of Photography: George la Fountaine, A.S.C. Art Director: John Shaffner Edited by Michael Wilcox Unit Production Manager: Stewart A. Lyons First Assistant Director: Stewart A. Lyons Second Assistant Director: Veronica Gonzalez-Rubio Costume Designer: Jane Janiger Costume Supervisor: Vivian Dobay (457751) Costume Supervisor: Michelle Kurpaska (456755/756-) Make Up Artist: Bob Osterman Hair Stylist: Beatrice De Alba (457751) Hair Stylist: Lucia Mace (457755/756-) ABOUT THIS GUIDE: Episode titles, original season 1 run dates, and production numbers come from the online Library of Congress Information Service (telnet://locis.loc.gov). I do not assume that the LOCIS information is completely correct (I have found errors), so you shouldn't either. I will correct errors as I find them or as they are pointed out to me. Season 2 air dates were provided from television listings. VERSION HISTORY: v1.0.0 15 Februray 1998 Initial version v1.0.1 22 Februray 1998 More descriptions added; errors corrected v1.0.2 1 March 1998 More descriptions added CAST: PERFORMER - CHARACTER Cynthia Stevenson - Hope Davidson Jessica Lundy - Gloria Utz Alan Thicke - Dennis Dupree Enrico Colantoni - Louis Utz Robert Garrova - Sonny Utz Taylor Negron - Gwillem Blatt Larry Poindexter - Jeffrey Note: Enrico Colantoni is now (early 1998) on the wildly successful sitcom "Just Shoot Me." EPISODES: NBC - The show appeared on NBC on Thursdays from 8:30-9:00 p.m. for the first season and Sundays from 8:30-9:00 p.m. for the beginning of the second (and final) season. In 1996, the time changed to 9:00-9:30 p.m. The order below is production number, episode title, and original air date. *** SEASON 1 (1995 only) 13 EPISODES *** 456951. "Are We Having Fun Yet?" 9 March 1995 D: Barnet Kellman W: Cheri & Bill Steinkellner Acerbic, recently divorced hairdresser Gloria Utz gains a new neighbor in perenially happy TV producer Hope Davidson. But Hope's world is shattered when her husband announces he wants a separation and divorce. Guests: Larry Poindexter - Hope's husband, Jeffrey Patrick Labyorteaux - Howie Ilana Levine - Nina Robert Garrova - Sonny Utz JoNell Kennedy - Sheryl Victoria Alexander - Woman Stagehand 456953. "No Degrees of Separation" 16 March 1995 D: Peter Bonerz W: J.J. Paulsen Hope's plan for a quiet birthday dinner, the first since her separation, go awry due to Dennis, a spiked cake and Pete, Louis' amorous cousin. Guests: Anthony Guidera - Pete Dee Dee Rescher - Roma Eric Allan Kramer - Isaac Steve Nevil - Steve James Lesure - Delivery Man Gregg Collins - Stripper 456954. "Salon, It's Been Good to Know You" 23 March 1995 D: Steve Zuckerman W: Jerry Perzigian Hope tries to get Gloria a job with the show as hair stylist, but the original stylist returns. Guests: Camille Saviola - Cookie Eric Allan Kramer - Isaac Joanna Sanchez - Esperanza Dee Dee Rescher - Roma Robin Florence - Bride Marion Calvert - Mrs. Jonganti 456955. "A Fine ROM-ance" 30 March 1995 D: Steve Zuckerman W: John Frink & Don Payne Dennis coerces Hope into using a computer dating service, but finds Gloria's blind date more appealing when they double up. Guests: Paul Satterfield - J.T. Scott Bryce - Robert Eric allan Kramer - Isaac Jennifer Aspen - Alexis Jack Ong - Paul Steve Nevil - Steve Randy Harrington - Man #1 David Miller - Man #2 Danny Nero - Man #3 456952. "Falling in Bed Again" 6 April 1995 D: Peter Bonerz W: Jeanette Collins & Mimi Freiedman While Gloria is counseling Hope to say "no" to Jeffrey, she has a weak moment and says "yes" to Louis. Guests: Gilbert Gottfried - in a special guest appearance Larry Poindexter - Jeffrey Veanne Cox - Mary 456956. "I Never Sang for Our Father" 13 April 1995 D: Peter Bonerz W: ? Louis and Gloria join Hope's church choir, and Gloria think he and Hope are having an affair. Dennis plans on-air plastic surgery. Guests: Kim Alexis - herself Bryan Clark - the Pastor 456957. "My Mamma Done Told Me" 20 April 1995 D: Alan Rafkin W: Cheri & Bill Steinkellner Hope's parents arrive for a visit, and Hope learns a secret: the man she thought was her father is not. They learn of her separation. Dennis shows an interest in Gloria. Guests: Dorothy Lyman - Maxine James Hampton - Bob Larry Poindexter - Jeffrey Note: part 1 of a two-part episode 456958. "Who's Poppa?" 20 April 1995 (aired @ 9:30 p.m.) D: Peter Baldwin W: Cheri & Bill Steinkellner Hope learns her mother had an affair with an actor named Adam West and that this man is her father. She searches out the famous Adam West to see if it was him. Dennis has a date with Gloria, and his lawyer goes with them. Guests: Adam West - himself Julie Newmar - herself Michael Holden - Stephen (the Lawyer) Eric Allan Kramer - Isaac Victoria Alexander - Victoria Steve Nevil - Steve Note: part 2 of a two-part episode 456959. "Love with an Improper Stranger" 27 April 1995 D: Alan Rafkin W: Jeanette Collins & Mimi Friedman Hope falls for a salesman who may be her brother. Guests: Christopher Meloni - Billy (the Stranger) James Callahan - Bill Dorothy Lyman - Maxine Camille Saviola - Cookie 456960. "The Face with Two Men" 4 May 1995 D: Alan Rafkin W: Jerry Perzigian Hope arranges a surprise "Growing Pains" reunion on the "Dennis Dupree Show." Dennis will not appear in the same room with Alan Thicke. Guests: Kirk Cameron - himself Joanna Kerns - herself Jeremy Miller - himself Alan & Gina Tolleson Thicke - themselves Taylor Negron - Gwillem Blatt Michael McLafferty - Scott Rachel Sweet - Sabine Dee Dee Descher - Roma 456961. "Sisyphus, Prometheus and Me" 11 May 1995 D: Steve Zuckerman W: George McGrath Gloria and Louis mull remarrying on Dennis' show. When the minister cannot show, a guest reveals he can marry them. Guests: Burt Reynolds - himself Tyus Edney - himself Ed O'Bannon - himself Michael McLafferty - Scott William Thomas, Jr. - Artie Taylor Negron - Gwillem Blatt Steve Nevil - Steve Keene Curtis - Dr. Greene 456963. "Don't Take Any Wooden Elephants" 10 August 1995 D: Steve Zuckerman W: Rob Des Hotel & Dean Batali (teleplay); John Frink & Don Payne (story) Hope is upset when Gwillem "asks" her to care for his pampered poodle, so she attempts to get even by playing a practical joke on him, hiding one of his prized elephant sculptures, which backfires big time because she is unaware of its contents. Guests: Dorian Gregory - Dutch Rachel Sweet - Sabine Taylor Negron - Gwillem Blatt 456962. "A Mid-summer Night's Trim" 7 September 1995 D: Michael Lembeck W: J.J. Paulsen Hope has nightmares about her bangs being trimmed badly by Gloria and consults a psychologist. Dennis endorses a male specialty product. Guests: Miriam Flynn - Dr. Rose Michael McCafferty - Scott Taylor Negron - Gwillem Blatt Lynn Marie Stewart - Marguerite John Parkin in a special appearance *** SEASON 2 (1995-96) 22 EPISODES *** 457752. "An Embarrassment of Teapots" 24 September 1995 D: Shelley Jensen W: Jeanette collins & Mimi Friedman Hope's estranged husband asks for a reconciliation; Dennis gets a new look. Guests: Jose Eber (Beverly Hills hair stylist) - himself Beau Gravitte - Dr. Ethan Glassman William R. Moses - ex-husband Steve Nevil - Steve Victoria Alexander - Victoria Barry Zajac - Skeeter 457754. "Dumb and Smarter" 1 October 1995 D: Michael Lembeck W: George McGrath Hope sends a romantic message intended for a suitor to her entire e-mail list. Guests: Tim Bagley - Ed Melanie Graham - Patty the Painter Steve Nevil - Steve 457751. "A Star Is Reborn" 8 October 1995 D: Shelley Jensen W: Janis Hirsch Dennis' show gets bumped in favor of a new show run by a woman and is relegated to a night slot. He is really irked but gives her his Merv ring for luck. Guests: Merv Griffin - himself Julene Renee - Cylinthia Parsons Rachel Sweet - Sabine Steve Nevil - Steve Roger Keller - Cameraman Two 457756. "Love in the Afternoon" 29 October 1995 D: Michael Lembeck W: Jerry Perzigian Hope and Dr. Glassman have their first date at a luncheon honoring Louis as Salesman of the Year. Gloria is hit on by Louis' boss, Bud. Guests: Beau Gravitte - Dr. Ethan Glassman Jeff Conway - Bud Green Jack Ong - Paul 457755. "Manager and Woman" 5 November 1995 D: Michael Lembeck W: Dean Batali & Rob Des Hotel Dennis irritates Hope when he hires a personal manager who proceeds to strip her of a lot of authority. Guests: Lisa Howard - Lizbeth Jackie Swanson - Sister Theresa Deezer D. - the Orderly 457758. "How to Get a Ed in Show Business" 12 November 1995 D: Peter Baldwin W: Rob Des Hotel & Dean Batali Ed expresses a wish to spend his vacation at the studio and Hope gives him some menial chores (at no pay) which he flubs. Guests: Swoosie Kurtz - herself Tim Bagley - Ed Mullins 457757. "Listen, Sister" 19 November 1995 D: Peter Baldwin W: J.J. Paulsen Hope plans a surprise engagement party for her sister and then she gets the surprise. Gwillem's sister is in a coma after an accident; Dennis composes and sings songs for her. Guests: Julia Sweeney - Charity Beau Gravitte - Dr. Ethan Glassman Anthony Guidera - Pete Patience Cleveland - Grandma Patience Don Bovingloh - the Intern 457760. "Money, You Should Mention It" 3 December 1995 D: Michael Lembeck W: J.J. Paulsen In exchange for Hope's old car, Gloria agrees to paint her apartment; however, the delay makes Hope wonder if she will. Guests: Wendy Schaal - Nurse Nancy 457761. "Consenting Adults" 10 December 1995 D: Michael Lembeck W: Janis Hirsch Love at first sight with Gloria and Philip, her blind date, Ben, leads Hope to realize the lack of fire in her relationship with Ethan and she tries to revitalize it. Guests: Beau Gravitte - Dr. Ethan Glassman Karen Hensel - Magda Ben Reed - Philip Kirkwood 457759. "The Dupree Family Christmas" 17 December 1995 D: Joanna Kerns W: George McGrath Gloria gets an unwanted Christmas present when her father, Bernie, suddenly appears after 30 years. Hope tries to enhance Dennis' image. Guests: Alex Rocco - Bernie Jean Kasem - Candy Shirley Prestia - Eleanore Chris Brandi - Dennis, Jr. Steve Nevil - Steve Deryll Carroll - Boom Man 457763. "Enemies, a Love Story" 6 January 1996 D: Alan Rafkin W: Rob Des Hotel & Dean Batali Gloria becomes fast friends with Jennifer, Louis' new girlfriend, which makes Hope feel left out. Meanwhile, Dennis is obsessed with writing updated lyrics to the National Anthem. Guests: Mary Mara - Jennifer William Thomas, Jr. - Artie 457762. "The Man Upstairs" 13 January 1996 D: Michael Lembeck W: Jerry Perzigian The women try to have the noisy upstairs tenant evicted, but change their minds when they see him and learn he is single. Guests: Ron Duguay - himself William Ragsdale - Danny Saterfield (the neighbor) Zoaunne Leroy - Mrs. Jubadian Ana Gasteyer - (Party) Girl Karen Hensel - Magda Cary Bolton - Guy Notes: William Ragsdale was the star of "Herman's Head," Ana Gasteyer is currently (early 1998) in the cast of "Saturday Night Live," and Ron Duguay was a professional hockey player on the NHL's New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings, among others. 457764. "Danny, Oh Boy" 20 January 1996 D: Alan Rafkin W: J.J.Paulsen Both Hope and Gloria vie for the attention of their handsome new neighbor, Danny, and persuade Louis to find out which one he likes more. Meanwhile, Dennis and Gwillem battle for a preferred parking space. Guests: William Ragsdale - Danny Saterfield 457767. "A New York Story" 3 February 1996 D: Alan Rafkin W: George McGrath Hope's divorce is final, so Hope and Gloria spend an exciting weekend in New York City. Guests: Joe Mantegna - himself (not seen or credited) Peter Reckell - himself Lisa Kudrow - Phoebe Buffay Deryl Carroll - Scary Crazy Man 457765. "Tainted Love" 10 February 1996 D: Alan Rafkin W: Janis Hirsch They suspect that Hope's Too-Good-To-Be-True-Doctor boyfriend, Ben, is married since he hides his home phone number. A product that Dennis endorses turns out to be unsafe. Guests: Christopher Rich - Ben Nancy Cassaro - Simone Danny Nero - Skip Diane Behrens - Volunteer 457766. "One Sorry Mother" 16 March 1996 D: Alan Rafkin W: Jeanette Collins & Mimi Friedman Hope lines up celebrities for Dennis' 5000th episode only to have her plans hit by a torrential rain storm -- the plane can't land. Sonny resents Gloria's night school. Guests: Dr. Joyce Brothers - herself Ellen Albertini Dow - Miss Mae Steve Nevil - Steve 457768. "A Sentimental Education" 23 March 1996 D: Pamela Fryman W: Jerry Parzigian Gloria wants a make-over before she dates a handsome British professor, David Kirkwood, who takes her to an embarrassing rehearsal of the play "Pygmalion" -- starring Hope as Eliza. Guest: Ian Ogilvy - David Kirkwood 457769. "The Art of the Deal" 30 March 1996 D: John Bowab W: Arnold Rudnick & Rich Hosek Hope is fired when she asks for a raise. Louis tries to market a new invention, double-sided carpeting. Guests: Dawn Maxey - Caitlin Steve Nevil - Steve Michael Holden - Caterer 457753. "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Funicular" 6 April 1996 D: Michael Lembeck W: Jeanette Collins & Mimi Friedman Hope's plans for an Octoberfest special in the mountains hits a snag when she tries to get claustrophobic Gloria to ride the funicular to the top--and it malfunctions. Guests: William Thomas, Jr. - Artie Jack Plotnick - Seth Lisa Robin Kelly - Debbee Gregory Coolidge - Dale Chris Parnell - Howard Kristen Miller - Young Pennsylvanian 457772. "Note to Self" 13 April 1996 D: Alan Rafkin W: Dean Batali & Rob Des Hotel Gloria loses her "will to humiliate" after she reads a note to herself she wrote 15 years ago setting out her life goals and now realizing she has not accomplished any of them. Guests: Brian McNamara - Dale Hutton Marianne Muellerleile - Meter Maid (Christine Dunham) Stan Sellers - Scuba Diving Instructor 457771. "Baby Love" 20 April 1996 D: Alan Rafkin W: Janis Hirsch Hope decides she wants a baby because her ex- and his new wife are expecting. She searches for a father first on the Internet and then looks at Louis. Gloria plays a 'love witch' on the Dennis Dupree Show. Guests: Tim Bagley - Ed Robin Thicke - Delivery Person (Voice of Jeffrey not credited) 457770. "Comeback Little Tina" Saturday, 22 June 1996 (@8:00 p.m.) D: Pamela Fryman W: Marc Peterson A tippling former teen idol, "Li'l Tina", is invited to be Dennis' co-host in hopes this will get him a national time slot. Guests: Cindy Williams - Connie Carlucci Eddie Mekka - in a special appearance Nester Carbonell - Umberto Steve Nevil - Steve