What a Dummy
Ed Brannigan's Great-Uncle Jackie dies and leaves a trunk full of props from his ventriloquist days. His dummy, Buzz, has been locked in the trunk for 50 years. When Ed's family in Secaucus, New Jersey opens the trunk and finds Buzz, they discover that he can think and talk; in fact, he goes around giving everyone in the house--Ed, his wife Polly, and their three children--advice. What will their next-door neighbor Mrs. Travalony think? 24 episodes of this syndicated show were produced in 1990 and 1991; the show debuted in September 1990.
- 1990-1991
- 1 season
- Comedy, Fantasy
Ed Brannigan's Great-Uncle Jackie dies and leaves a trunk full of props from his ventriloquist days. His dummy, Buzz, has been locked in the trunk for 50 years. When Ed's family in Secaucus, New Jersey opens the trunk and finds Buzz, they discover that he can think and talk; in fact, he goes around giving everyone in the house--Ed, his wife Polly, and their three children--advice. What will their next-door neighbor Mrs. Travalony think? 24 episodes of this syndicated show were produced in 1990 and 1991; the show debuted in September 1990.
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1990 - 1991
Episode 1
What a Dummy
Sat, Sep 29, 1990
In the first episode Cory Brannigan discovers that the ventriloquist dummy Buzz, which his father inherited, can speak.
Episode 2
My Hero
Sat, Oct 6, 1990
Tucker begins a life of slavish gratitude to Corey when Corey saves his life.
Episode 3
The Contractor from Hell
Sat, Oct 13, 1990
The Brannigans take legal action against a contractor after his crew accidentally removes a wall in their kitchen.
Episode 4
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Sat, Oct 20, 1990
Cory submits a personal profile to a dating service and soon after is phoned by Joanna who has seen his profile and is interested in meeting him. Joanna is an intellectually serious young woman who also happens to be beautiful and sexy. When she comes to the house it is Tucker who answers the doorbell. Seeing a chance to romance Joanna he poses as Cory.
Episode 5
The Champ
Sat, Oct 27, 1990
Ed Brannigan attempts to boost Tucker's low self-esteem by employing him at the family restaurant.
Episode 6
Good Neighbor Brannigan
Sat, Nov 3, 1990
Episode 7
Car Wars
Sat, Nov 10, 1990
Tucker crashes his father's prized Mustang into a tree and becomes guilt ridden when his mother takes the blame.
Episode 8
Grandpa Lou
Sat, Nov 17, 1990
Shelley Berman plays Grandpa Lou who visits the Brannigans.
Episode 9
What I Did for Love
Sat, Nov 24, 1990
Tucker's new girlfriend becomes smitten with Buzz.
Episode 10
The Substitute
Sat, Dec 1, 1990
Episode 11
Unmarried... with Children
Sat, Dec 8, 1990
Episode 12
Bringing Up Baby
Sat, Jan 26, 1991
Episode 13
Buzz Is Loaded
Sat, Feb 2, 1991
Episode 14
Fear Itself
Sat, Feb 9, 1991
Episode 15
The Babysitter
Sat, Feb 16, 1991
Episode 16
Tucker's on the Air
Sat, Feb 23, 1991
Episode 17
Mrs. Grumbacher's Talent Show
Sat, Mar 2, 1991
Episode 18
My Imaginary Friend
Sat, Mar 9, 1991
Episode 19
The Vacation That Never Was
Sat, Mar 16, 1991
Episode 20
Buzz for Sale
Sat, Apr 27, 1991
Episode 21
The Nudge Who Came to Dinner
Sat, May 4, 1991
Episode 22
The Treasure of Sierra Secaucus
Sat, May 11, 1991
Episode 23
Knock on Wood
Sat, May 18, 1991
Episode 24
Toys Aren't Us
Sat, May 25, 1991