George and Leo is an American television sitcom created by Dan Staley and Rob Long, and starring Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch. It aired on CBS from September 15, 1997 to March 16, 1998.
Synopsis Newhart and Hirsch starred as the respective title characters, widely divergent men who become in-laws when their children get married. George's (Newhart) son was played by Jason Bateman. Bess Meyer initially played Leo's (Hirsch) daughter, but was replaced after the first eight episodes by Robyn Lively. The series was set on Martha's Vineyard, where George owned a bookstore.
One episode, "The Cameo Show", featured guest appearances from many of the costars of Newhart's and Hirsch's previous sitcoms: The Bob Newhart Show, Taxi, Newhart, and Dear John. The series was cancelled after 22 episodes. Newhart later averred that the network wanted to renew the show with cast changes and a modified format, but he disagreed on a creative level with the proposed series revamp and declined the opportunity to continue.
Cast Bob Newhart as George Stoody Judd Hirsch as Leonard "Leo" Wagonman Jason Bateman as Theodore "Ted" Stoody Bess Meyer as Casey Wagonman (Episodes 1–7) Robyn Lively as Casey Wagonman (Episodes 9–22) Darryl Theirse as Ambrose Jason Beghe as Ronald "Ron"
Guest stars Veronica Cartwright as Grace Dave Coulier as Father Rick Judy Geeson as Louise Alexondra Lee as Mandy Dinah Manoff as Vicki Julia Sweeney as Alice (the nanny) Dick Martin as Mr. Roberson Paul Willson as Michael Nora Dunn as Debi
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