The Kallikaks
J.T. Kallikak inherits a gas station in Nowhere, California and moves his family from Appalachia. Wife Venus, teenage Bonnie Lou, and Jr are joined by dimwitted employee Oscar. J.T. tries to get rich by scams and not paying taxes.
- 1977-1977
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
J.T. Kallikak inherits a gas station in Nowhere, California and moves his family from Appalachia. Wife Venus, teenage Bonnie Lou, and Jr are joined by dimwitted employee Oscar. J.T. tries to get rich by scams and not paying taxes.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 1977
Episode 1
You Auto Buy Now
Wed, Aug 3, 1977
After a jalopy is abandoned at the filling station J.T. tries to sell the vehicle. But what should be simple turns complicated.
Episode 2
The Bells Are Wronging
Wed, Aug 10, 1977
Due to a mix-up the Kallikaks receive a check for $14,000 from the telephone company. J.T. schemes to find a way to keep the money.
Episode 3
TV or Not TV
Wed, Aug 17, 1977
The Kallikaks are selected to be a TV surveying family which is fine with everyone. Problems arise however when a sponsor tries to get them to watch his programs. J.T. tries to figure out a way to make money from the situation.
Episode 4
I Coulda Been a Contender
Wed, Aug 24, 1977
After seeing the movie Rocky J.T. thinks he can make money turning Oscar into a boxer. Things go fine until mobsters decide to get involve and take a cut of any cash won.
Episode 5
Swami, How I Love Ya
Wed, Aug 31, 1977
When his uncle dies J.T. wonders if he is in line for an inheritance. Unable to wait for official notification he decides to to hire a fortune teller Dr. Walla, not knowing the man is a con artist.
