Brand New Life
1989–1990 · NBC · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Even Housekeepers Sing the Blues
Mon, 16 Apr, 9:00 am
The Gibbons family housekeeper Mrs. Jensen arrives.Mrs. Jensen lets Amanda sing in a nite club even though Amanda's father Roger told Amanda she couldn't. Mrs. Jensen explains that she thought it would be okay if she were with Amanda.Mrs. Jensen leaves the Gibbons family for a visit with her sister's husband.
About
Brand New Life centered on a millionaire father of three who fell in love with and married a sweet blue-collar waitress with three kids of her own. They combined families in Murray's Bel Air mansion in this Disney TV movie which led to a one-hour comedy series. Murray's kids had been brought up free-spirited and liberal, while Eden's kids were used to a close-knit, conservative upbringing. Hijinks ensue.
Episodes
- E02
Beyond Therapy
Mon, 2 Oct· 60 minAfter attending Rodger's 30th high school reunion, one of his former classmates, now a tv therapist, contacts Rodger and asks him to be on his show. Rodger doesn't want any part of it, but after Barbara and the kids beg him to, he gives in.
- E03
I Fought the Law
Mon, 16 Oct· 60 minBarbara is pitted against a traffic court judge, after her son gets a ticket. The pompous judge is someone who likes to make victims of the accused. Barbara objects to his actions, and he has her jailed for contempt.
- E04
Private School
Mon, 23 Oct· 60 minWhen Erika finds out that a 17-year-old classmate is pregnant, she's excited enough that her and her boyfriend want to throw a baby shower. The excitement soon changes when she realizes her friendship is in danger, when her friend has to face real commitment... and grow up.
- E05
Children of a Legal Mom
Mon, 8 Jan· 60 minCollege student Amanda brings a new friend home to meet her family. He is a deaf man whose extraordinary and positive attitude towards life affects each of her family members in a very profound way.
- E06
Even Housekeepers Sing the Blues
Mon, 16 Apr· 60 minThe Gibbons family housekeeper Mrs. Jensen arrives.Mrs. Jensen lets Amanda sing in a nite club even though Amanda's father Roger told Amanda she couldn't. Mrs. Jensen explains that she thought it would be okay if she were with Amanda.Mrs. Jensen leaves the Gibbons family for a visit with her sister's husband.
Cast
Barbara Eden
Barbara McCray Gibbons
Alison Sweeney
Christy McCray
Don Murray
Roger Gibbons
Byron Thames
Laird Gibbons
David Tom
Bart McCray
Jennie Garth
Ericka McCray
Shawnee Smith
Amanda Gibbons