The Slap Maxwell Story
"Slap" Maxwell is an old-school sportswriter: hard-working, uncompromised. Unfortunately, his type of writing doesn't fit well into the modern world. His wife wants to discover her own talents, which baffles Slap almost as much as his editor's bizarre metaphors. Slap only makes things worse by starting an affair with a young newswriter. Oh, and his only son turns out to not only not be a sports fan but also have absolutely no talent as a writer, despite Slap's dreams.
- 1987-1988
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy, Sports
"Slap" Maxwell is an old-school sportswriter: hard-working, uncompromised. Unfortunately, his type of writing doesn't fit well into the modern world. His wife wants to discover her own talents, which baffles Slap almost as much as his editor's bizarre metaphors. Slap only makes things worse by starting an affair with a young newswriter. Oh, and his only son turns out to not only not be a sports fan but also have absolutely no talent as a writer, despite Slap's dreams.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Wed, Sep 23, 1987
Lawsuits force Nelson to fire Slap from sports.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Wed, Sep 30, 1987
A nun, Judy's beau, a dog and his ex-wife plague Slap.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Wed, Oct 7, 1987
Nelson hires Slap's old nemesis as sportswriter.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Wed, Oct 14, 1987
Slap thinks he has died during a day with son Eliot.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Wed, Oct 28, 1987
Slap saves a newspaper carrier who was an Olympian.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Wed, Nov 4, 1987
Slap mistakenly thinks he can reconcile with Annie.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
Wed, Nov 18, 1987
Judy hunts for an apartment; Slap misses a big story.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
Wed, Nov 25, 1987
Slap recognizes The Ledger's prospective buyer as a con artist.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
Wed, Dec 2, 1987
Judy fills in as advice columnist; Charlie's dog dies.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
Wed, Dec 9, 1987
Slap is overjoyed to be taking Judy to her high school reunion until he learns her true love is there.
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
Wed, Jan 6, 1988
Slap has difficulty criticizing Eliot's writing.
Episode 12
Episode #1.12
Wed, Jan 13, 1988
Slap wins "Sportswriter of the Year" but loses Judy.
Episode 13
Episode #1.13
Wed, Jan 20, 1988
Auto trouble keeps Slap from his wedding with Annie.
Episode 14
Episode #1.14
Wed, Jan 27, 1988
Slap gives a Marine a ride and winds up back home in Texas.
Episode 15
Episode #1.15
Wed, Feb 3, 1988
Slap rekindles an old flame; Judy and Charlie have regrets.
Episode 16
Episode #1.16
Wed, Feb 10, 1988
Slap visits his ailing father; Nelson replaces Slap with a woman.
Episode 17
Episode #1.17
Wed, Mar 2, 1988
Slap abandons Kitty and Texas to get his job back.
Episode 18
Episode #1.18
Wed, Mar 9, 1988
Slap faces indignities upon returning to The Ledger.
Episode 19
Episode #1.19
Wed, Mar 16, 1988
Slap fights for his job and reconciles with Judy.
Episode 20
Episode #1.20
Fri, May 6, 1988 52 mins
Slap is determined to uncover the truth behind the defection of a "Commie mutant" tennis pro.
Episode 21
Episode #1.21
Fri, May 13, 1988
Judy wants commitment; Eliot defends his father.
Episode 22
Episode #1.22
Fri, May 20, 1988
Disasters strike Slap and he thinks he is dead.