Bosom Buddies

Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Series Directed by

Joel Zwick
(18 episodes, 1980-1982)
Will Mackenzie
(8 episodes, 1981)
Chris Thompson
(5 episodes, 1980-1982)
Don Van Atta
(5 episodes, 1980-1982)
John Bowab
(2 episodes, 1981)
John Tracy
(2 episodes, 1981)
Herbert Kenwith
(1 episode, 1980)
Tom Trbovich
(1 episode, 1981)

Series Writing Credits

Robert L. Boyett
(created by) (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Thomas L. Miller
(created by) (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Chris Thompson
(created by) (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Chris Thompson
(written by) (8 episodes, 1980-1982)
Chris Thompson
(story by) (1 episode, 1981)
Leonard Ripps
(written by) (7 episodes, 1980-1982)
Leonard Ripps
(story by) (1 episode, 1982)
Jack Carrerow
(written by) (6 episodes, 1981-1982)
Jack Carrerow
(teleplay by) (1 episode, 1982)
David Chambers
(written by) (6 episodes, 1981-1982)
David Chambers
(story by) (1 episode, 1982)
Howard Gewirtz
(written by) (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
Howard Gewirtz
(teleplay by) (1 episode, 1981)
Ian Praiser
(written by) (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
Ian Praiser
(teleplay by) (1 episode, 1981)
Terry Hart
(written by) (3 episodes, 1981-1982)
Terry Hart
(teleplay by) (1 episode, 1982)
Gary H. Miller
(written by) (2 episodes, 1981)
Gary H. Miller
(story by) (1 episode, 1982)
Gary H. Miller
(teleplay by) (1 episode, 1982)
Bruce Ferber
(written by) (2 episodes, 1981)
David Lerner
(written by) (2 episodes, 1981)
Jeff Franklin
(teleplay by) (1 episode, 1982)
Jeff Franklin
(written by) (1 episode, 1982)
Roger Garrett
(written by) (1 episode, 1981)
Stu Silver
(written by) (1 episode, 1981)

Series Cast

Tom Hanks
 Buffy Wilson / ... 37 episodes, 1980-1982
Peter Scolari
 Henry Desmond / ... 37 episodes, 1980-1982
Donna Dixon
 Sonny Lumet 37 episodes, 1980-1982
Holland Taylor
 Ruth Dunbar 37 episodes, 1980-1982
Telma Hopkins
 Isabelle Hammond 37 episodes, 1980-1982
Wendie Jo Sperber
 Amy Cassidy 37 episodes, 1980-1982
Lucille Benson
 Lilly Sinclair 17 episodes, 1980-1981
Edie Adams
 Darlene 1 episode, 1980
Ernie Hudson
 Rochelle 1 episode, 1981
Stepfanie Kramer
 Jennifer 1 episode, 1981
Charles Aidman
 Fred 1 episode, 1981
Joe Regalbuto
 Victor 1 episode, 1981
Jennifer Holmes
 Dana 1 episode, 1981
Robert Lesser
 Byron Fitzsimmons 1 episode, 1981
Anita Jodelsohn
 Madeline 1 episode, 1981
Nanci Kendall
 Sheila 1 episode, 1981
Jerry Hardin
 Dr. Wilson 1 episode, 1982
Kenneth Tigar
 Spinkus 1 episode, 1982
George Murdock
 Elliot Pardo 1 episode, 1982
Frank Campanella
 Mr. Metzger 1 episode, 1982
Alexa Hamilton
 Carla 1 episode, 1982
J.J. Barry
 Tattoo Artist 1 episode, 1982
Raleigh Bond
 Eddie 1 episode, 1982
Dick Yarmy
 Mr. Silverman 1 episode, 1982
Wendy Goldman
 Vickie 1 episode, 1982
Bernard Behrens
 Father Michaelson 1 episode, 1980
Cheri Steinkellner
 Amanda 1 episode, 1980
Lois Young
 Camille 1 episode, 1980
Joe Mantegna
 The Sheik 1 episode, 1981
Rita Wilson
 Cindy 1 episode, 1981
Russell Johnson
 Mr. Shaw 1 episode, 1981
Adrian Zmed
 Joseph 'Joey Midnight' Raybonz 1 episode, 1981
James T. Callahan
 Doctor Leonard Bob 1 episode, 1981
Samantha Lewes
 Waitress 1 episode, 1981
Stevie Louise Vallance
 Ellen Williams 1 episode, 1981
Barry Diamond
 Albon Degas 1 episode, 1981
Philip Charles MacKenzie
 Walter Hardy 1 episode, 1981
Jeff Doucette
 Franklyn Royce 1 episode, 1981
Gary Carlos Cervantes
 Jay 1 episode, 1981
Kip King
 Budd Shore 1 episode, 1981
Frank Birney
 Mr. Gregory 1 episode, 1981
Murphy Dunne
 Del 1 episode, 1981
Judith-Marie Bergan
 Sally 1 episode, 1981
Jeff Harlan
 Jackie 1 episode, 1981
Martina Finch
 Andrea Puss / ... 1 episode, 1981
John C. Becher
 Uncle Mort 1 episode, 1981
Keith Langsdale
 Jim 1 episode, 1981
Richard Fasciano
 Raoul 1 episode, 1981
Jana Milo
 Mrs. Marjorie Desmond 1 episode, 1981
K Callan
 Mrs. Wilson 1 episode, 1982
Stephen Shortridge
 Tim 1 episode, 1982
David Landsberg
 Mr. Astor 1 episode, 1982
Tim Culbertson
 The Cop 1 episode, 1982
Wil Albert
 Uncle Saul Wilson 1 episode, 1982
Lew Palter
 Mario 1 episode, 1982
Linda Lawrence
 Dawn Steckovitch 1 episode, 1980
Twyla Littleton
 Cheryl 1 episode, 1980
Howard Honig
 Rabbi Epstein 1 episode, 1980
Bob Saget
 Bob the Comic 1 episode, 1981
Dana Kimmell
 Susan 1 episode, 1981
Michael Fairman
 Mr. Peters 1 episode, 1981
Peggy Webber
 Dr. Fritzly 1 episode, 1981
Michael D. Roberts
 Mr. Norton 1 episode, 1981
Phillip R. Allen
 Dr. Leon 1 episode, 1981
John O'Leary
 The Reverend 1 episode, 1981
Arnold F. Turner
 Doug 1 episode, 1981
Nyla Rogers
 Audrey 1 episode, 1981
Warren Munson
 The Desk Sergeant 1 episode, 1981
Joe Alfasa
 Juachin Carrero 1 episode, 1981
Arnie Moore
 Roadie 1 episode, 1981
Patrick Quinn
 Marty Bursky 1 episode, 1981
Barbara Worthington
 Miss Richmond 1 episode, 1981
Henry Sutton
 Mr. Graves 1 episode, 1981
Sunny Johnson
 Debbie 1 episode, 1982
James Gallery
 Uncle Rudy 1 episode, 1982
Rori King
 Erica 1 episode, 1982
Chris Marlowe
 Sven 1 episode, 1982
Vanna Salviati
 Aunt Leilani 1 episode, 1982
Sumant
 Sri Hingorani 1 episode, 1980
Ben Bates
 Hombre 1 episode, 1980
Samantha Fox
 Lee Ann 1 episode, 1980
Anne Haney
 Mrs. Le Daux 1 episode, 1981
Deborah Richter
 Melissa 1 episode, 1981
Reb Brown
 Roger 1 episode, 1981
Susan Ruttan
 Esther Crane 1 episode, 1981
Arthur Malet
 Dan Fluka - the Bum 1 episode, 1981
Robert Casper
 Mr. Cullen 1 episode, 1981
Robin Eisenman
 Miss Graham 1 episode, 1981
Robin Klein
 Christine 1 episode, 1981
Jeff Seymour
 Jesus Salazar 1 episode, 1981
Roger Til
 Maurice 1 episode, 1981
Al Eisenmann
 Mikey 1 episode, 1981
Susan Elliot
 Girl #2 1 episode, 1981
Elizabeth Jaye Shaw
 Dr. Lawler 1 episode, 1981
Joseph Taggert
 The Policeman 1 episode, 1981
Angelina Estrada
 Leilani 1 episode, 1982
Chester Grimes
 Tattooed Biker 1 episode, 1982
Steve Diamond
 Ned 1 episode, 1982
Connie Garrison
 Woman 1 episode, 1980
Bruce Vilanch
 Customer #2 1 episode, 1981
Alan Haufrect
 Mr. Miller 1 episode, 1981
Ann Nelson
 Mrs. McMillan 1 episode, 1981
John Sanderford
 Eric 1 episode, 1981
Joan Leizman
 Ruby 1 episode, 1981
Claude Woolman
 Croupier #2 1 episode, 1981
Randy Stumpf
 Punk #1 1 episode, 1981
Derek Thompson
 Rodney 1 episode, 1981
Connie Chasin
 Madge 1 episode, 1981
Tommy Peel
 Chad 1 episode, 1981
Roxane St. Claire
 Girl #1 1 episode, 1981
Rick J. Tomaro
 Bartender 1 episode, 1982
James Saito
 The Man 1 episode, 1981
Sally Kemp
 Mrs. Landis 1 episode, 1981
Nat Bernstein
 Steve 1 episode, 1981
Christopher Goutman
 Todd 1 episode, 1981
Blane Savage
 Chorus Boy #1 1 episode, 1981
Michael Cassidy
 Punk #2 1 episode, 1981
Shane McCamey
 Croupier #1 1 episode, 1981
Steve Morgan
 Customer #1 1 episode, 1981
DeVera Marcus
 Violet 1 episode, 1981
Paula Russell
 Mrs. Katherine Laurence 1 episode, 1981
Douglas Bruce
 Man at Bar 1 episode, 1981
Patty Madigan
 Waitress 1 episode, 1981
Clay Alexander
 Bartender 1 episode, 1981
Jim Hudson
 Snake Charmer 1 episode, 1981
David Cooper
 Waiter 1 episode, 1981
Mike Agresta
 Office Worker (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Joanna Gleason
 Faith Crane (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Danny Nero
 Monte Carlo Casino guest (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
David Chambers
(uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Bob Rozario
 Bob Rozario (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Penny Marshall
 Penny Marshall (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982

Series Produced by

Robert L. Boyett
executive producer (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Edward K. Milkis
executive producer (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Thomas L. Miller
executive producer (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Chris Thompson
executive producer / producer (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Jack Seifert
associate producer (35 episodes, 1980-1982)
Don Van Atta
producer (35 episodes, 1980-1982)
Jeff Franklin
producer (25 episodes, 1981-1982)
Howard Gewirtz
co-producer (18 episodes, 1980-1981)
Ian Praiser
co-producer (18 episodes, 1980-1981)
Leonard Ripps
co-producer (17 episodes, 1981-1982)
Terry Hart
co-producer (12 episodes, 1981-1982)
Richard Correll
associate producer (1 episode, 1980)
Joel Zwick
co-producer (1 episode, 1980)
Stu Silver
producer (1 episode, 1981)

Series Music by

Dan Foliart
(37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Howard Pearl
(37 episodes, 1980-1982)

Series Cinematography by

Mikel Neiers
(18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Christopher Lynch
(11 episodes, 1981)
Larry Boelens
(4 episodes, 1980-1981)
Lester Shorr
(1 episode, 1980)

Series Editing by

Kris Trexler
(18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Kelly Sandefur
(15 episodes, 1980-1981)

Series Casting By

Helen Mossler
(32 episodes, 1980-1982)

Series Art Direction by

Ken Johnson
(18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Ken Davis
(12 episodes, 1981)

Series Set Decoration by

Richard J. DeCinces
(15 episodes, 1980-1981)
Chuck Rutherford
(9 episodes, 1981-1982)
Bruce A. Gibeson
(6 episodes, 1980-1982)
Edward M. Parker
(4 episodes, 1981)

Series Costume Design by

Robert Turturice
(33 episodes, 1980-1982)

Series Makeup Department

Linda Trainoff
hair stylist (33 episodes, 1980-1982)
Jim Nielsen
makeup artist (12 episodes, 1981-1982)
Michael Westmore
makeup designer (11 episodes, 1981)
John Inzerella
makeup designer (10 episodes, 1980-1981)
Shirley Beck
hair stylist (8 episodes, 1982)
David Dittmar
makeup artist (5 episodes, 1982)
Tommy Cole
makeup artist (3 episodes, 1982)
Ray Steele
makeup artist (1 episode, 1982)
Allen Payne
hair stylist (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Shelley Jensen
associate director (25 episodes, 1981-1982)
Randy Winburn
associate director (9 episodes, 1980-1981)

Series Art Department

John Marshall
props (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Robby Vandermark
set painter (10 episodes, 1982)
Michael Casey
assistant property master (unknown episodes)
Joe Wood
construction coordinator (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department

Bill MacMeekin
audio (32 episodes, 1981-1982)
Bob Lowe
audio (1 episode, 1980)

Series Camera and Electrical Department

Ken Tamburri
camera operator (20 episodes, 1980-1982)
Paul Basta
camera operator (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Tom Karnowski
camera operator (17 episodes, 1981-1982)
Parker Roe
camera operator (16 episodes, 1981-1982)
Richard Price
camera operator (13 episodes, 1980-1982)
Tom Weber
video tape operator (13 episodes, 1980-1981)
Jeffrey Wheat
camera operator (12 episodes, 1980-1982)
Joe Epperson
camera operator (10 episodes, 1980-1981)
Tom Tcimpidis
video controller (10 episodes, 1981-1982)
Rick Caswell
camera operator (9 episodes, 1981-1982)
Bob Highton
camera operator (8 episodes, 1981-1982)
Richard Hissong
video controller (8 episodes, 1982)
Hank Geving
camera operator (4 episodes, 1981)
Gareth Wilson
camera operator (4 episodes, 1981)
Diane Biederbeck
camera operator (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
Brian Brockway
assistant camera (1 episode, 1980)
Fred Donaldson
camera operator (1 episode, 1981)
David Irete
camera operator (1 episode, 1981)
Wayne Orr
camera operator (1 episode, 1981)
John Repczynski
camera operator (1 episode, 1981)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department

Danielle Feller
set costumer (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Paul Saragusa
costumer: men (33 episodes, 1980-1982)
Donovan Sage
costumer: women (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Mari Grimaud
costumer: women (12 episodes, 1981)
Betsy Heimann
costumer: women (2 episodes, 1981)
Sharon Thober
costume supervisor (1 episode, 1980)

Series Music Department

Howard Pearl
composer: theme music - syndication and other media only (37 episodes, 1980-1982)
Dan Foliart
composer: theme music - syndication and other media only (33 episodes, 1980-1982)
Bob Whyley
score music mixer (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Bob Rozario
composer: additional music (2 episodes, 1981-1982)

Series Script and Continuity Department

Marilyn Bagley
script supervisor (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Sheila Lauder
script supervisor (15 episodes, 1980-1981)

Series Transportation Department

Steven T. McAllister
driver (5 episodes, 1980-1981)

Series Additional Crew

Jack Carrerow
story editor (33 episodes, 1980-1982)
David Chambers
story editor (33 episodes, 1980-1982)
Linda Nieber
assistant to producers (33 episodes, 1980-1982)
Karen McMurray
assistant to producers (32 episodes, 1981-1982)
Perry Williams
production assistant / assistant (31 episodes, 1981-1982)
Rick Bennewitz
technical director (27 episodes, 1980-1982)
Josie Hamilton
assistant to producers (21 episodes, 1981-1982)
Peter Barth
stage manager (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Nancy Eddo
assistant to producers (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Brenda Hanes-Berg
assistant to producers (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Jon Hill
stage manager (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Gary H. Miller
program consultant (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Michael Villegas III
production assistant (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Russ Woody
production assistant (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
Brett Crutcher
stage manager (15 episodes, 1980-1981)
Ellen Deutsch
assistant to producers (15 episodes, 1980-1981)
Leslie Kross
assistant to producers (15 episodes, 1980-1981)
Leonard Ripps
executive story consultant (15 episodes, 1980-1981)
David Wader
stage manager (15 episodes, 1980-1981)
Nat Bernstein
production assistant (14 episodes, 1980-1981)
Peggy Chane
assistant to producers (12 episodes, 1980-1981)
Parker Roe
technical director (7 episodes, 1981-1982)
Roger Garrett
executive story editor (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
Melinda Casey
stage manager (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
Irwin Stanton
technical director (2 episodes, 1981)
Patricia Cope MacKenzie
choreographer (1 episode, 1981)
Shelley Jensen
associate director (1 episode, 1981)
Ralph Helfer
animal supervisor: Gentle Jungle [us] (uncredited) (1 episode, 1982)
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