Getting By (1993)
Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.
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Getting By
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Marcus overlooks other girls to get the most popular one to ask him to the dance. Meanwhile the mothers are going to be escorts for the dance.
Cathy gets in trouble after writing a letter to the President of the United States.
Marcus tries to fake his report card grades.
During a Halloween party at home, Dolores gets stuck in a box while helping Cathy perform a magic trick.
Marcus admires his new friend, ""Smoke,"" for his sexual exploits, until Smoke decides his next conquest will be Nikki.
When Cathy loses her job, Dolores believes the way to end Cathy's depression is for her to meet her idols, The Temptations.
Marcus gambles away his money playing pinball and Cathy must try to win it back.
Cathy, Dolores and Julie help Nikki with her job at a fast food restaurant when Marcus and Darren undermine her efficiency.
Cathy, Dolores and her boyfriend, Wes, are forced to hide on the balcony of a corporate apartment when Wes' married boss unexpectedly arrives with a girlfriend.
When Cathy invests her life savings in a ""miracle"" product, Dolores is suspicious. Marcus borrows a camera to video embarrassing family incidents for a TV show.
When Marcus fails to pass his driving test, Dolores is convinced he'll steal her car to take a girl out on a date.
When Darren and Marcus' girlfriend, Yolanda, are cast in the lead roles in the school play, Marcus gets jealous. Cathy is romantically interested in the drama teacher, Niles.
When Cathy's purse is stolen, Marcus and Darren impersonate girls in order to trap the thief.
After Dolores stops dating her boyfriend, Wes, she meets a billionaire and must choose between love or money.
When Marcus wants to move out on his own, Dolores puts him in the garage.
Marcus plays practical jokes on substitute teacher Cathy.
Cathy tries to discourage an infatuated suitor.
Dolores' cousin Herbert comes to Chicago to become a professional boxer -- until Cathy discovers that he is also a talented cellist.
Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.
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