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Episodes
In the series pilot, Charles is hired to keep tabs on the three Pembroke children, including Lila (April Lerman)---who's tutoring her class's "most excellent hunk" (Michael Sharrett). Gwendolyn: Jennifer Runyon. Buddy: Willie Aames. Stan: James Widdoes.
Despite Charles' encouragement, Jason gets no kick from soccer and Lila feels she can't compete with a perky cheerleader (Olympic gymnastics medalist Julianne McNamara). Scott Baio, April Lerman, Michael Pearlman.
When a feud erupts between Buddy and Gwendolyn, Charles is forced to choose between the two. Stan: James Widdoes. Gwendolyn: Jennifer Runyon.
Douglas and Jason declare war on each other during a visit from an aspiring children's caretaker (Meg Ryan). April Lerman. Douglas: Jonathan Ward. Charles: Scott Baio.
Charles' authority is undermined by the kids' cousin (Jerry Levine), who plans to attend a nearby college. Scott Baio. Lila: April Lerman. Jason: Michael Pearlman.
A spat with Gwendolyn prompts Charles to swear off women---just in time to chaperone Lila's slumber party. Paula: Julianne McNamara. Kim: Samantha Smith.
Charles defends Douglas, whose teacher gave him an F on his book review---of TV GUIDE. Jonathan Ward. Ms. McCoy: Barbra Horan. Lila: April Lerman.
Charles' efforts to help Buddy's love life threaten his own with Gwendolyn (Jennifer Runyon). Diana: Kimberly Ross. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Lila's friend (Mandy Ingber) wants to change her plain-Jane looks, which happen to be attractive to Douglas (Jonathan Ward). Lila: April Lerman. Charles: Scott Baio.
When Gwendolyn goes out with another guy, Charles regrets the "mature decision" they made to stop dating each other. Charles: Scott Baio. Stan: James Widdoes.
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Tv Season Info
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Genre:Comedy
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Network:CBS
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Premiere Date:Oct 10, 1984
Cast & Crew

Lila Pembroke

Jason Pembroke

Buddy Lembeck

Douglas Pembroke

Gwendolyn Pierce

Walter Powell

Lillian
Episodes
In the series pilot, Charles is hired to keep tabs on the three Pembroke children, including Lila (April Lerman)---who's tutoring her class's "most excellent hunk" (Michael Sharrett). Gwendolyn: Jennifer Runyon. Buddy: Willie Aames. Stan: James Widdoes.
Despite Charles' encouragement, Jason gets no kick from soccer and Lila feels she can't compete with a perky cheerleader (Olympic gymnastics medalist Julianne McNamara). Scott Baio, April Lerman, Michael Pearlman.
When a feud erupts between Buddy and Gwendolyn, Charles is forced to choose between the two. Stan: James Widdoes. Gwendolyn: Jennifer Runyon.
Douglas and Jason declare war on each other during a visit from an aspiring children's caretaker (Meg Ryan). April Lerman. Douglas: Jonathan Ward. Charles: Scott Baio.
Charles' authority is undermined by the kids' cousin (Jerry Levine), who plans to attend a nearby college. Scott Baio. Lila: April Lerman. Jason: Michael Pearlman.
A spat with Gwendolyn prompts Charles to swear off women---just in time to chaperone Lila's slumber party. Paula: Julianne McNamara. Kim: Samantha Smith.
Charles defends Douglas, whose teacher gave him an F on his book review---of TV GUIDE. Jonathan Ward. Ms. McCoy: Barbra Horan. Lila: April Lerman.
Charles' efforts to help Buddy's love life threaten his own with Gwendolyn (Jennifer Runyon). Diana: Kimberly Ross. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Lila's friend (Mandy Ingber) wants to change her plain-Jane looks, which happen to be attractive to Douglas (Jonathan Ward). Lila: April Lerman. Charles: Scott Baio.
When Gwendolyn goes out with another guy, Charles regrets the "mature decision" they made to stop dating each other. Charles: Scott Baio. Stan: James Widdoes.
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