A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
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- TriviaBronson Pinchot originally turned down the role because he felt that it was too similar to his role in Beverly Hills Cop (1984). The producers did indeed want him because of his performance in that film. After a visit to Greece, Pinchot changed his mind and wanted to play the character inspired by the generosity of the Greek people.
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Balki Bartokomous: Now we are so happy, we do the Dance of Joy!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1987)
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One of the BEST Comedies of All Time!
We've loved this show for almost 20 years now! It's good, clean fun that the whole family can enjoy. The first-year episodes were really funny; all the typical "immigrant-new-to-America" situations like: Balki getting a driver's license, Balki wanting to meet girls, Balki opening a checking account. Just watching Balki discover potato chips was a treat.
Later, some priceless episodes were: when Larry and Balki meet Jennifer and Mariann in the health club, the camping trip, the ski trip, learning karate, the guys 're-doing' the girls' upstairs bathroom plumbing, etc... I started watching when I was newly married and then, as I had kids, I really appreciated the wholesomeness of the show. The comedy was very physical (sort of ala "I Love Lucy"), yet there were no profanities or sexual references that are so prevalent in today's prime time lineup.
I SO wish these were out on DVD!
Later, some priceless episodes were: when Larry and Balki meet Jennifer and Mariann in the health club, the camping trip, the ski trip, learning karate, the guys 're-doing' the girls' upstairs bathroom plumbing, etc... I started watching when I was newly married and then, as I had kids, I really appreciated the wholesomeness of the show. The comedy was very physical (sort of ala "I Love Lucy"), yet there were no profanities or sexual references that are so prevalent in today's prime time lineup.
I SO wish these were out on DVD!
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