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Mr. Sunshine (1986)

30m

Running Time

1
Seasons

11
Episodes

Mr. Sunshine (1986)

30m

Running Time

1
Seasons

11
Episodes

Plot.

Mr. Sunshine is the title of an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network for a season beginning in 1986. The series followed the trials and tribulations of Paul Stark, a blind university professor. Co-stars were Barbara Babcock and Leonard Frey. The series was controversial during its run, attracting criticism from interest groups claiming that Mr. Sunshine poked fun at the visually impaired by using the lead character's disability as a focus for much of the show's humor. Supporters of the series said the show treated the character and the disability respectfully.

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Cast & Crew.

Leonard Frey

Jeffrey Tambor

Barbara Babcock

Nan Martin

Grace D'Angelo

Cecilia Hart

David Knell

Warren Leftwich

Henry Winkler

Producer

John Rich

Producer / Director

Molly Hagan

Jane

Annie Gagen

Dean's Secretary

Patty McCormack

Ellen

David Lloyd

Writer

Peter Noah

Writer

Brian Benben

John Reilly

Noble Willingham

John P. Navin, Jr.

Werner Klemperer

Details.

Release Date
March 28, 1986

Status
Ended

Seasons
1

Episodes
11

Running Time
30m

Genres
Comedy

Last updated: 2025-02-15

This TV Show Is About.

Scripted

sitcom

Wiki.

Mr. Sunshine is an American sitcom that aired on ABC for one season in 1986.

The series followed the trials and tribulations of Paul Stark (played by Jeffrey Tambor), a blind university professor. Co-stars were Barbara Babcock and Leonard Frey.

The series was controversial during its run, attracting criticism from interest groups claiming that Mr. Sunshine poked fun at the visually impaired by using the lead character's disability as a focus for much of the show's humor. Supporters of the series said the show treated the character and the disability respectfully.