Gimme a Break!
A feisty housekeeper named Nell helps a widowed police chief raise his three daughters in a sassy sitcom that mocked stereotypes by showing a loving relationship between a black woman and a white family. Over time the household residents changed and the location shifted from California to New York, but Nell was constant, always there to dispense wisecra (more…)
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Cast
Nell Carter Nellie Ruth `Nell' Harper 130 Episodes
Dolph Sweet Chief Carl Kanisky 48 Episodes (1981-1985)
Telma Hopkins Addy Wilson 47 Episodes (1984-1987)
Joey Lawrence Joey Donovan 46 Episodes (1983-1987)
John Hoyt Grandpa Stanley Kanisky 39 Episodes (1982-1987)
Lara Jill Miller Samantha `Sam' Kanisky 36 Episodes
Kari Michaelson Katie Kanisky 30 Episodes (1981-1986)
Lauri Hendler Julie Kanisky Maxwell 25 Episodes (1981-1986)
Howard Morton Off. Ralph Simpson 15 Episodes (1981-1986)
Rosetta LeNoire Maybelle Harper 11 Episodes (1986-1987)
Matthew Lawrence Matthew Donovan 10 Episodes (1986-1987)
Paul Sand Marty/Esteban 9 Episodes (1986-1987)
Jonathan Silverman Jonathan Maxwell 4 Episodes (1984-1986)
Rosie O'Donnell Maggie O'Brien 4 Episodes (1986-1987)
Pete Schrum Uncle Ed Kanisky 2 Episodes (1982-1983)
Guest Stars
Lynne Thigpen Loretta 4 Episodes
James A. Watson Jr. James, 3 Episodes
Arlene Golonka Maxine 2 Episodes
Fred McCarren Joey's Father, Tim 2 Episodes
Gary Collins Gary Collins 2 Episodes
Harrison Page Addy's Neighbor, Storm 2 Episodes
Jack Carter Corelli, Customer 2 Episodes
Joseph Maher Mr. Dudley, Prof. Dudley 2 Episodes
Kurt McKinney Chip, Steve 2 Episodes
Patrick Breen Keith 2 Episodes
Jack Fletcher Swackhammer 2 Episodes
Teddy Wilson Mr. Funky, Rev. Dixon 2 Episodes
Alvernette Jimenez Angie 2 Episodes
Count Stovall Tony 2 Episodes
Alice Ghostley Neighbor 1 Episode
Art La Fleur Hamilton 1 Episode
Brian Backer Tyler 1 Episode
Danny Glover Bill 1 Episode
Dennis Haysbert Rev. Winfield 1 Episode
Donnelly Rhodes Mayor 1 Episode
Eugene Roche Jerry 1 Episode
Frank Bonner Tom Baxter 1 Episode
Grant Cramer Dave 1 Episode
Gwen Verdon Lilly 1 Episode
Hal Williams Doctor 1 Episode
J.A. Preston Archaeologist 1 Episode
Lewis Arquette Kramer 1 Episode
Mark L. Taylor Mr. Broderick 1 Episode
Mykelti Williamson Waiter 1 Episode
Paul Gleason Kimball 1 Episode
Paul Williams Captain Jerk 1 Episode
Reuven Bar-Yotam Stefan 1 Episode
Richard Paul Nichols 1 Episode
Steven Williams Harvey 1 Episode
Timothy Brown William 1 Episode
Todd Field Eric 1 Episode
Tony Randall Tony Randall 1 Episode
Yvonne Wilder Mrs. Jacoby 1 Episode
Harry Basil Nicky 1 Episode
Alan Oppenheimer Daniels 1 Episode
Ben Powers Nell's Ex-Husband 1 Episode
Bumper Robinson Boomer 1 Episode
Donna LaBrie Mary 1 Episode
Florence Halop Mrs. Falkenberg 1 Episode
Mary Jo Catlett Betty 1 Episode
Rod Colbin Dr. Kessler 1 Episode
Sharon Spelman Mother 1 Episode
Jenny Beck Molly 1 Episode
Bill Henderson Ernie 1 Episode
Cliff Norton Doctor 1 Episode
Bert Rosario Jose 1 Episode
Phil Leeds Guard 1 Episode
Rick Lohman Warren 1 Episode
Victoria Carroll Melissa 1 Episode
Dennis Burkley George 1 Episode
Ken Olfson Swinbourne 1 Episode
Hank Rolike Nell's Father 1 Episode
Allan Rich Judge 1 Episode
Jay Johnson Priest 1 Episode
Deborah Pratt Vanessa 1 Episode
Patrick Cronin Teacher 1 Episode
Sammy Davis Jr. Sammy Davis Jr. 1 Episode
George Kirby Mayor 1 Episode
Michael O'Leary Todd 1 Episode
Albernette Jimenez Angie 1 Episode
Alvernette Kamelle Angie 1 Episode
Arnold Turner Policeman 1 Episode
Don Bovingloh Maitre d' 1 Episode
Gloria Gifford Marilyn 1 Episode
Hilda Haynes Mama 1 Episode
James Mendenhall Doctor 1 Episode
Jason Edwards Doctor 1 Episode
John Fletcher Swackhammer 1 Episode
LaShana Dendy Danny 1 Episode
Michael Korn Walter 1 Episode
Nat Bernstein Officer 1 Episode
Peter Iacangelo Brown 1 Episode
Phyllis Frelich Marta 1 Episode
Shelly Garrett Earl 1 Episode
Susan Marie Snyder Linda 1 Episode
Thomas Callaway Michael 1 Episode
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