Webster

Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.

Comedy

Webster

Comedy

Created By: Stu Silver
First Aired on: Sep 16, 1983
Popularity: 14.8141: 36 votes
Networks: (US)
(US)
Production: Paramount Television (US)Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment EnterprisesGeorgian Bay Productions (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 6 seasons, 150 episodes

Season 1

Aired 42 years ago

22 Episodes

Episode 1Another Ballgame min
After the untimely death of a young boy's parents, he is sent to live with his father's best friend.
Episode 2Happy Un-Birthday min
In oder to get some extra special attention, Webster makes believe that it is his birthday and wants a party.
Episode 3Consulting Adults min
Webster tries out for the football team. Katherine is then afraid that Webster will get seriously hurt especially because of his height and bulid. Also, we learn that Webster is picked to be on the team only because of George's fame in football.
Episode 4Katherine's Swan Song min
Catherine wants to get some attention from Webster and she tries a few things. Meanwhile, Webster's friend is not getting much attention because her mom just had a baby, so she runs away and Webster hides her in his room.
Episode 5Saying Goodbye min
George and Katherine find out that Webster doesn't know that his parents are dead. He originally thought that they had to go away and that they will come back for him, so it's up to George and Katherine to break the news to Webster of what really happened to his parents.