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  • The Optimist Man's Worst Friend (Season 1, Episode 3)
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The Optimist

Man's Worst Friend (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Comedy

As an odd-job man, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) is a tennis pro, a waiter, golfing coach and dog minder - all in one day. Out walking a St Bernard and a Toy Poodle in Beverly Hills, he loses the poodle while coaching a beautiful Lady Golfer (...See moreAs an odd-job man, the Optimist (Enn Reitel) is a tennis pro, a waiter, golfing coach and dog minder - all in one day. Out walking a St Bernard and a Toy Poodle in Beverly Hills, he loses the poodle while coaching a beautiful Lady Golfer (Tracy Scoggins). He also meets a gorgeous Girl (Jennifer Landor), the daughter of his employer (Ferdy Mayne), and she persuades him to play tennis and act as a waiter at a poolside party. Chaos ensues as the Optimist finds himself pursued by both women. Written by AS See less
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Peter Ellis (additional material) | Enn Reitel (additional material) | Robert Sidaway (additional material) | Richard Sparks
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Updated Apr 28, 1983

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Apr 28, 1983 (United Kingdom)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Enn Reitel
The Optimist The Optimist   See fewer
Jenifer Landor
The Daughter The Daughter   See fewer
Ferdy Mayne
The Father (as Ferdinand Mayne) The Father (as Ferdinand Mayne)   See fewer
Tracy Scoggins
The Lady Golfer The Lady Golfer   See fewer
Gavin Reed
The Husband The Husband   See fewer
Emmline Spiotta
The Mother The Mother   See fewer
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