Big John, Little John

Big John, Little John

NR197630m6.8/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy

Ratings

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6.8/10(4)

A middle-aged schoolteacher transforms into a 12-year-old boy at inopportune moments.

Production

Redwood Productions, D'Angelo-Bullock-Allen Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 11, 1976

Last Aired

December 4, 1976

Networks

NBC

Created By

Sherwood Schwartz, Lloyd J. Schwartz

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
A Sizeable Problem
E1
A Sizeable Problem
Air date: 1976-09-11
While on a trip to Florida, John Martin stumbles upon the legendary fountain of youth and sips a handful of the liquid. The consequences are unforeseeable, for he begins to revert to his childhood at certain times that are neither predictable nor controllable.
Peter Panic
E2
Peter Panic
Air date: 1976-09-18
Big John is cast as Captain Hook in his school's production of Peter Pan, while Little John ends up having to play Peter Pan at the same time.
Very Little John
E3
Very Little John
Air date: 1976-09-25
John tries a new formula in the laboratory that he hopes will cure him from his conversions.
The Great Escape
E4
The Great Escape
Air date: 1976-10-02
John Martin is detained when a sheriff demands his ID and he cannot produce it. He gets his freedom when his personality changes in prison.
Big Scare, Little Scare
E5
Big Scare, Little Scare
Air date: 1976-10-09
John has summoned Mr. Boswell, Stanley’s dad, to account for his son’s continuous tardiness to class for five days.
Big Shot, Little Shot
E6
Big Shot, Little Shot
Air date: 1976-10-16
Everyone braces for flu shots in the midst of a flu epidemic.
Time for Change
E7
Time for Change
Air date: 1976-10-23
John believes he has discovered the secret of the Fountain of Youth, so he calls a press conference to announce his discovery.
The Principal Who Came to Dinner
E8
The Principal Who Came to Dinner
Air date: 1976-10-30
Big John's voice in Little John's body and vice versa puts not only Martin in a squeeze but his family as well.
Bully for You
E9
Bully for You
Air date: 1976-11-06
Stanley is again late for the class. The teacher is speaking to his students about the importance of facing up bullies. This leads to trouble for Little John when he's threatened by the class bully, Gasey.
Off the Wall
E10
Off the Wall
Air date: 1976-11-13
John is assigned to find who is behind the vandalism inflicted on the school walls.
The Missing John
E11
The Missing John
Air date: 1976-11-20
Little John receives a severe reprimand for having played unwillingly a joke on the school principal.
Speak for Yourself, John
E12
Speak for Yourself, John
Air date: 1976-11-27
The school prepares for their annual Thanksgiving dance, "Plymouth Rock".
Abracadabra
E13
Abracadabra
Air date: 1976-12-04
Homer wants to quit school and become a magician after believing he made Little John change into Big John.

Cast

Herb Edelman

Herb Edelman

Big John Martin

Robbie Rist

Robbie Rist

Little John Martin

Joyce Bulifant

Joyce Bulifant

Marjorie Martin

Mike Darnell

Ricky Martin

Olive Dunbar

Bertha Bottomly

Stephen H. Cassidy

Stanley

Kristoff St. John

Kristoff St. John

Homer

Cari Anne Warder

Valerie

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