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  • The Famous Teddy Z (1989–1990)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Comedy
The Famous Teddy Z (1989–1990)
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

Ted Zakalokis' family has always assumed that he would one day work at the family bakery, but he doesn't see that happening. To avoid it, he enlists in the Army and when he gets out, he finds a temporary job working in the mailroom of a ...See moreTed Zakalokis' family has always assumed that he would one day work at the family bakery, but he doesn't see that happening. To avoid it, he enlists in the Army and when he gets out, he finds a temporary job working in the mailroom of a Hollywood talent agency under Richie Herby. Most of the mailroom workers hope that one of the agents will need a new secretary, thus paving the way for them to be agents themselves. One of these hopefuls is Laurie Parr, who shuts Teddy down when he hits on her. He also meets Abe Werkfinder, the head of the agency--and basically a nice guy; and Al Floss,, the quintessential agent: oily, sneaky, deceptive. One day a client arrives and instructs Richie to meet him because he doesn't want any of the other "mail room people" making a move on his client. Richie, not wanting to give him the satisfaction, sends Teddy instead. The man is arrogant and pompous and picks a fight with Teddy, and Teddy slugs him to his knees. Teddy's spunk impresses the man enough that he wants Teddy to be his agent. Al Floss isn't happy and tries to dissuade Teddy from accepting, but Abe Werkfinder feels that as long as the man wants to stay with his agency, he must do anything to make him happy, so he convinces Teddy to accept the high-paying job and instructs Al to train him. But Al is not exactly in his corner, so Teddy must rely on Richie and his secretary Laurie for help. And because his name is such a tongue twister, Mr. Werkfinder dubs him Teddy Z. Written by See less
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Hugh Wilson (created by) (written by)
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Updated Sep 18, 1989

Release date (First episode)
Sep 18, 1989 (United States)

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Cast

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107 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Jon Cryer
Teddy Zakalokis Teddy Zakalokis   See fewer
20
Jane Sibbett
Laurie Parr Laurie Parr   See fewer
20
Milton Selzer
Abe Werkfinder Abe Werkfinder   See fewer
20
Erica Yohn
Deena Zakalokis Deena Zakalokis   See fewer
20
Tom La Grua
Richie Herby Richie Herby   See fewer
20
Josh Blake
Aristotle Zakalokis Aristotle Zakalokis   See fewer
20
Alex Rocco
Al Floss Al Floss   See fewer
20
Andrew Philpot
Floss' Secretary / Al Floss' Secretary Floss' Secretary / Al Floss' Secretary   See fewer
8
Dennis Lipscomb
Harland Keyvo Harland Keyvo   See fewer
5
Tony DiBenedetto
Uncle Nikos Uncle Nikos   See fewer
5
Nick Segal
Marty Kane Marty Kane   See fewer
3
Jack Armstrong
Marty Horn Marty Horn   See fewer
3
Maria Cavaiani
Daughter / Rose Daughter / Rose   See fewer
2
Davey Roberts
Anthony / Son Anthony / Son   See fewer
2
Barry Corbin
Zed Westheimer / Zed Westhymer Zed Westheimer / Zed Westhymer   See fewer
2
Liz Torres
Angie / Aunt Angie Angie / Aunt Angie   See fewer
2
David Selburg
Senior Agent Senior Agent   See fewer
1
Alan Ruck
Sheldon Samms Sheldon Samms   See fewer
1
Terry Kiser
Freddy Montane Freddy Montane   See fewer
1
George Wyner
Ray Jacoby Ray Jacoby   See fewer
1
Susan Anton
Esther Luna Esther Luna   See fewer
1
Michael Lembeck
Lou Neffler Lou Neffler   See fewer
1
Bibi Besch
Sunny Sonnenberg-Langer Sunny Sonnenberg-Langer   See fewer
1
Arthur Malet
Archbishop Archbishop   See fewer
1
Bill Macy
Murray Chekoff Murray Chekoff   See fewer
1
Herb Edelman
Lassiter Fogel Lassiter Fogel   See fewer
1
1
Pat Crawford Brown
Mrs. O'Malley Mrs. O'Malley   See fewer
1
John Terlesky
Ryan Lane Ryan Lane   See fewer
1
Paul Satterfield
Boyfriend Boyfriend   See fewer
1
Mary Hart
Mary Hart Mary Hart   See fewer
1
Chuck Hayward
Lazlo Persich Lazlo Persich   See fewer
1
Lisa Mende
Donna Ubet Donna Ubet   See fewer
1
Deborah Offner
Mrs. Floss Mrs. Floss   See fewer
1
Perla Walter
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Dion Anderson
Derrick Galloway Derrick Galloway   See fewer
1
Reuven Bar-Yotam
Mr. Karakon Mr. Karakon   See fewer
1
Charlie Stratton
Tony Hale Tony Hale   See fewer
1
Magda Harout
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Al Pugliese
Brother-In-Law Brother-In-Law   See fewer
1
Liz Georges
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
1
Allan David Fox
Marty Page Marty Page   See fewer
1
Marc Silver
Bobby Stein Bobby Stein   See fewer
1
Ricardo Gutiérrez
Slate Man Slate Man   See fewer
1
Bernie Hern
Sol Seberwitz Sol Seberwitz   See fewer
1
Frank Hamilton
Dave Bender Dave Bender   See fewer
1
1
1
Niles Brewster
Man at Bar Man at Bar   See fewer
1
Johnny Pinto
Young Al Young Al   See fewer
1
1
1
Kathy Bendett
Mrs. Herby Mrs. Herby   See fewer
1
The Chimp Beau
Bobby, the Chimpanzee Bobby, the Chimpanzee   See fewer
1
Shelia Burke
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
1
Lon Huber
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
1
Michelle Mathews
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
1
Bebe Neuwirth
Donna Gates Donna Gates   See fewer
1
Robert Culp
Gabe Strock Gabe Strock   See fewer
1
Kurtwood Smith
Mel Barrett Mel Barrett   See fewer
1
Cynthia Stevenson
Ann Policy Ann Policy   See fewer
1
Cristine Rose
J.C. Carr J.C. Carr   See fewer
1
Robin Riker
Eileen Meisner Eileen Meisner   See fewer
1
Paul Brinegar
Lash Laramie Lash Laramie   See fewer
1
Joel Polis
Barry Barry   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Barbara Tyson
Melissa Stone Melissa Stone   See fewer
1
David Knell
Barrett Tilman Barrett Tilman   See fewer
1
1
Danny Goldman
Leonard Dink Leonard Dink   See fewer
1
Robert Prescott
Garrison McCall Garrison McCall   See fewer
1
Janet Carroll
Fay Parr Fay Parr   See fewer
1
1
Peter Hobbs
Engineer Bob Engineer Bob   See fewer
1
Kelly Miracco
Strock's Secretary Strock's Secretary   See fewer
1
Phillip Brock
Maitre d' Maitre d'   See fewer
1
1
Kavi Raz
Indian Waiter Indian Waiter   See fewer
1
Ben Slack
Arnie Geiger Arnie Geiger   See fewer
1
Robert Frank Telfer
Maitre d' Maitre d'   See fewer
1
Hector Elias
Enrique Enrique   See fewer
1
1
Douglas Roberts
Paul Mullen Paul Mullen   See fewer
1
1
Monty Ash
Norman Norman   See fewer
1
Hy Anzell
Bobby Bobby   See fewer
1
1
Kim Adams
Audrey Tudor Audrey Tudor   See fewer
1
Elizabeth Maclellan
Woman #2 Woman #2   See fewer
1
Rosanna Iversen
Woman #1 Woman #1   See fewer
1
Ken Hanes
Stage Manager Stage Manager   See fewer
1
Michelle Buffone
Woman #1 Woman #1   See fewer
1
1
1
Rick Ford
Man #1 Man #1   See fewer
1
Sue Carlton
Naomie Naomie   See fewer
1
Dalton Cathey
Singing Waiter #2 Singing Waiter #2   See fewer
1
Susan Bugg
Woman #2 Woman #2   See fewer
1
1
Larry Goodhue
Singing Waiter #1 Singing Waiter #1   See fewer
1
Danny Shock
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
1
Katharine Van Loan
Bartender Bartender   See fewer
1
Marc Grapey
Drake (uncredited) Drake (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Dennis Drake
Matt the K (uncredited) Matt the K (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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