Mr. Sunshine (1986 TV series) explained

Genre:Sitcom
Creator:David Lloyd
Director:John Rich[1]
Starring:Jeffrey Tambor
Barbara Babcock
Leonard Frey
Cecilia Hart
Nan Martin[2]
Theme Music Composer:Randy Edelman
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:11
Executive Producer:John Rich
Henry Winkler
Editor:Marco Zappia
Runtime:30 min.
Company:Henry Winkler/John Rich Productions
Paramount Television
Channel:ABC

Mr. Sunshine is an American sitcom that aired on ABC for one season in 1986.

The series followed the trials and tribulations of Paul Stark (played by Jeffrey Tambor), a blind university professor. Co-stars were Barbara Babcock and Leonard Frey.

The series was controversial during its run, attracting criticism from interest groups claiming that Mr. Sunshine poked fun at the visually impaired by using the lead character's disability as a focus for much of the show's humor. Supporters of the series said the show treated the character and the disability respectfully.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: TV REVIEW; 2 SITCOMS, 'MR. SUNSHINE' AND 'JOE BASH,' ON ABC. NY Times. O'Connor. John J.. 17 April 1986. 27 October 2022.
  2. Web site: Mr. Sunshine (1986). https://web.archive.org/web/20221027183656/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b745dcc2e. dead. October 27, 2022. British Film Institute. 27 October 2022.