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Gimme a Break! is an American television sitcom created by Mort Lachman and Sy Rosen that aired on NBC for six seasons from October 29, 1981, to May 12, 1987. The series starred Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief ( Dolph Sweet ) and his three daughters.
Nell Carter (born Nell Ruth Hardy; [5] [6] September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003) was an American actress and singer.. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later began work on television.
Lara Jill Miller (born April 20, 1967) [1] is an American actress. She has played Samantha "Sam" Kanisky in the 1980s sitcom Gimme a Break! and Kathy on The Amanda Show.. She voices the title characters in Clifford's Puppy Days, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee and Henry Hugglemonster.
Other post-Soap TV credits include appearances on The Love Boat, Gimme a Break!, Simon & Simon, The Facts of Life, Empty Nest (reuniting him with his father from Soap, Richard Mulligan), and Dave's World.
Gimme a Break! Kathleen "Katie" Kanisky Main role 1981-1983 Rosie: Kelly Larson 25 episodes 1982 Fantasy Island: Cassie 1 episode 1983 The Kid with the 200 I.Q. Julie Gordon Television film 1983 ABC Afterschool Special: Fran Davies Episode: "Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?" 1983 Hart to Hart: Lisa Carrigan Episode: "Trust Your Hart ...
In the series premiere, a series of events unfolds: Samantha comes home with a black eye, and Nell teaches her a few skills on how to fight; Julie and her friend are studying "where babies come from," and as the Chief comes home, he walks into the kitchen and finds them kissing; and finally, Officer Simpson arrives at the house with Katie, who was picked up for shoplifting.
4 Selected television credits. 5 Film credits. 6 Discography. 7 References. 8 External links. Toggle the table of contents. Roslyn Kind. ... "Gimme a Break! (1983/84 ...
Morton was best known for playing dim-witted police officer Ralph Waldo Simpson on Gimme a Break! for five seasons (1981–86). He appeared in many TV supporting roles on sitcoms including The Bill Cosby Show, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, I Dream of Jeannie, Good Times, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Brian Henley in My Favorite Martian.