Billy
Loosely based on the film Billy Liar (1963), young Billy (Steven Guttenberg) is a young man with a wild imagination who can't help telling whoppers, which exasperates his father to no end.
- 1979-1979
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy
Loosely based on the film Billy Liar (1963), young Billy (Steven Guttenberg) is a young man with a wild imagination who can't help telling whoppers, which exasperates his father to no end.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1979
Episode 1
The Letter
Mon, Feb 26, 1979 30 mins
Billy applies for a radio station position, foreseeing a future as a media mogul hiring Don Addams. But Billy doesn't get the job and is almost fired from the funeral home until his pal Arthur saves Billy's employment.
Episode 2
The Masked Doctor
Mon, Mar 5, 1979
Billy is asked by dad George to hold a ladder while he works on the house. But Billy ends up daydreaming and his father falls, ending up injured in the hospital. Billy tries to make up for his guilt.
Episode 3
Billy Liar
Mon, Mar 12, 1979
Billy is bored with his humdrum llife and starts fantasizing of a glamorous showbiz existence, associating with people like Merv Griffin.
Episode 4
Computer Dating
Sat, Mar 24, 1979
Billy helps buddy Arthur fill out a computer dating form and convinces him to embellish the facts. But when Art starts going on dates the girls expect a different person.
Episode 5
Fathers and Sons
Sat, Mar 31, 1979
Billy and his father George go camping with some acquaintances. The father and son proceed to unpleasantly tease Billy who hopes his dad will come to his defense.
Episode 6
Brief Encounter
Sat, Apr 21, 1979
Billy and his best friend Arthur are interested in the same girl with dates set up. This leads to a falling out between the pals.
Episode 7
The Prize
Sat, Apr 28, 1979
Billy and his date attend the Mortician's Ball where the young lady wins trip tickets to Hollywood. Billy assume ps he will go and get a opportunity to meet his fantasy woman Suzanne Somers.