TV series
A life like in the movies.
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.
Cast, crew and production details
Brian BenbenMartin Tupper
Wendie MalickJudith Tupper Stone
Chris DemetralJeremy Tupper
Jeffrey JosephEddie Charles
Dorien WilsonEddie Charles
Denny DillonToby Pedalbee
Dawnn LewisRema Hort
June GableLibby Friedman
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Episode 1
A brother and sister screenwriting duo kidnap Little Richard and Martin from the Richard Stone UN Memorial Service, but the police assume Martin is the one responsible for the crime.
Written by Stephen EngelGuest stars Daisy Fuentes, Gregory Alan Williams, Paul Dooley, Maury Povich, Scott Bakula, Jami Gertz, Zakes Mokae, Taurean Blacque
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Episode 2
It's Richard Stone Memorial Day. It's also Martins Birthday, But no one cares. Martin and lil' baby Richard are kidnapped, and the media believe that Martin is the kidnapper.
Written by Stephen EngelGuest stars Gregory Alan Williams, Maury Povich, Scott Bakula, Jami Gertz, Zakes Mokae, Taurean Blacque, Michael Warren, Terry Kiser
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Episode 3
Martin's pleasure at having attractive new female neighbors is mitigated when he discovers that they are prostitutes.
Written by Bill PradyGuest stars Finola Hughes, Larry Miller, Edward Blackoff, Richard Reich, Sal Viscuso
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Episode 4
Martin's mother's will is read.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleGuest stars Renée Taylor, Paul Dooley, Cynthia Frost, Sylvia Kauders, Phil Leeds, Cliff Norton, Christopher Darga, Dona Hardy
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Episode 5
Martin is revolted when a fragile Judith falls into the arms of his hated boss Gibby Fiske.
Guest stars Michael McKean, Sean Masterson
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Episode 6
Martin and Eddie attend their school reunion, where Martin is eager to make up for lost opportunities with a recently-separated old flame.
Directed by Nick MarckGuest stars Kim Cattrall, Nancy Cassaro, Lance Davis, Bill Kirchenbauer, Denise Bessette, Wendy Raquel Robinson, David Graf
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Episode 7
Martin feels inferior when he begins dating a member of high IQ society MENSA.
Directed by Victor LevinGuest stars Harley Jane Kozak, James Gleason, Joseph Hacker
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Episode 8
Toby nurses Martin back to health.
Directed by David Fury, John LandisGuest stars Joey House
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Episode 9
Gibby desires to publish Jeremy's novel.
Directed by Mary Kay PlaceGuest stars Michael McKean, Catherine Bell
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Episode 10
Eddie plays the lead role in Martin's play.
Directed by David Fury, John LandisGuest stars Cynthia Stevenson, Wil Shriner
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Episode 11
Gibby hires Toby after she is fired by Martin.
Guest stars June Gable, Cherie Michan, Michael McKean, Sean Masterson, Lou DiMaggio, Steven Gilborn
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Episode 12
Martin tries to get his son to convert to Judaism.
Directed by Victor Levin, John LandisGuest stars Chuck McCann, Tippi Hedren, Sylvia Kauders, Cliff Norton, Karen Ludwig, Victor Raider-Wexler, William Schallert
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Episode 13
Mickey (Martin's father) moves into Martin's place.
Directed by John LandisGuest stars Holly Gagnier, Kevin McCarthy, Paul Dooley, Peter Spellos, Lisa Boyle, Time Winters, Sam Temeles, Michael Storm
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