1980–1982 American situation comedy television series
For the song "Bosom Buddies", see Mame (film soundtrack).
Bosom Buddies
Genre
Sitcom
Created by
Chris Thompson
Thomas L. Miller
Robert L. Boyett
Starring
Tom Hanks
Peter Scolari
Donna Dixon
Holland Taylor
Telma Hopkins
Wendie Jo Sperber
Lucille Benson (1980–1981)
Theme music composer
Billy Joel
Opening theme
"My Life" by Billy Joel (original airings)
"Shake Me Loose" by Stephanie Mills (syndicated airings)
Ending theme
"Shake Me Loose" (instrumental)
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
37
Production
Executive producers
Chris Thompson
Thomas L. Miller
Robert L. Boyett
Edward K. Milkis
Producers
Jeff Franklin
Don Van Atta
Editors
Kris Trexler
Kelly Sandefur
Camera setup
Multi-camera
Running time
25 minutes
Production companies
Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions
Paramount Television
Original release
Network
ABC
Release
November 27, 1980 (1980-11-27) – March 27, 1982 (1982-03-27)
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Bosom Buddies is an American television sitcom starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari created by Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller and Chris Thompson. It aired on Thursday nights for two seasons on ABC from November 27, 1980, to March 27, 1982, and in reruns in the summer of 1984 on NBC. The show features the misadventures of two single men, working in creative advertising, struggling in their industry while disguising themselves as women in order to live in the one apartment they could afford. Gender stereotypes and male/female interpersonal relationships were frequent themes.
The show became known for its quirky humor and its frequent use of improvisation, especially between stars Hanks and Scolari. Though the show started out with good ratings, it failed to hold the public's interest and was canceled after two seasons.
The show is now best known for launching the career of Hanks, who became an Oscar-winning film star.
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