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Balki, a naive Mediterranean immigrant, lands on the Chicago doorstep of his distant cousin Larry, making for culture-clash situations that had plenty of slapstick. Larry was high-strung and cynical; Balki, the former shepherd, was wide-eyed and eternally optimistic. The series spun off `Family Matters.'

That Balki Is Such a Pimp | Today's News: Our Take | 3/7/2008
Today's Video Break: Perfect StrangersEpisode Title: "First Date"Season: 1Year: 1986Why we love this episode: You'll always remember your first date — especially if it entails sheep jokes and the "dance of joy." When cousin Larry decides to double-date with Balki for Balki's first real outing with a female, he bestows a few pointers on the Meepos native. Honestly, we were kinda feelin' Balki's dropping-at-women's-feet tactic — definitely don't see that at the bars these days!Watch it now!Your take: What's your favorite Larry and Balki moment? read more
Ratatouille Scurries to the Top, and Other DVD News | Today's News: Our Take | 11/15/2007
Ratatouille topped last week's DVD sales chart, while I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry was the No. 1 rental pick. My sons checked out the Rat last week, but weren't wowed by it. "Too many damn frogs in this film," scoffed Jared, who with Jacob turned 5 on Tuesday.Elsewhere, DVD releases have been set for The Bourne Ultimatum (Dec. 11), Resident Evil: Extinction (Jan. 1), Barney & Friends: Celebrating Around the World (Jan. 29, 2008) and Perfect Strangers: The Complete First and Second Season (Feb. 28) — and yes, I shall be ridiculous, thank you. read more

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Premiered: March 25, 1986, on ABC

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Premise: Balki, a naive Mediterranean immigrant, lands on the Chicago doorstep of his distant cousin Larry, making for culture-clash situations that had plenty of slapstick. Larry was high-strung and cynical; Balki, the former shepherd, was wide-eyed and eternally optimistic. The series spun off `Family Matters.'

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