Big Brother Jake The Rise and Fall of Vito Parchesi (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV Episode | Comedy, Family

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Big Brother Jake

The Rise and Fall of Vito Parchesi (Season 1, Episode 12)

TV Episode | Comedy, Family

When Jake is cast as a crime boss on The Mean, Lean Streets of New York, his ego gets out of control. This leads producers to quickly kill the character. Connie helps Jake appreciate the breaks he's had and not be discouraged by setbacks.

Editor

Mike Davis

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 23, 1990

Release date

Nov 23, 1990 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 10 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Jake Steinfeld Jake Rozzner Jake Rozzner See fewer	Coming to America (1988)
Barbara Meek Connie 'Ma' Duncan Connie 'Ma' Duncan See fewer	Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
Ben Siegler Gary MacLamore Gary MacLamore See fewer	Rule of 3 (2008)
Elizabeth Narvaez Jill Kenyon Jill Kenyon See fewer	The Cosby Show (1984)
Josiah Trager Loomis 'Lou' Washington Loomis 'Lou' Washington See fewer	Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995)
Gabrielle Carmouche Kateri Monroe Kateri Monroe See fewer	Big Brother Jake (1990)
Daniel Hilfer Dave King Dave King See fewer	Big Brother Jake (1990)
Jeremy Wieand Andy King Andy King See fewer	Longshot (2001)