Overview

Nothing in Common was a 1987 television series on NBC starred Todd Waring in the role of David Basner and Bill Macy in the role of Max Basner. Seven episodes were broadcast immediately after the highly-rated series Cheers but didn't pick enough audiences. The short-lived series was cancelled because of low turnout. The series was inspired by the 1986 film by Garry Marshall starring Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason also entitled Nothing in Common in which Hanks played David Basner and Gleason protrayed Max Basner. Todd Waring later reprised another Tom Hanks role in a TV sequel to Splash for The Wonderful World of Disney called Splash, Too.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1987 7 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Rick Podell, Michael Preminger
Network NBC
Type Scripted
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

Todd Waring

Todd Waring

David Basner

Bill Macy

Bill Macy

Max Basner

Wendy Kilbourne

Wendy Kilbourne

Jacqueline North

Elizabeth Bennett

Elizabeth Bennett

Victoria Upton-Smythe

Allan Kent

Wally

Bill Applebaum

Bill Applebaum

Mark Glick

Julie Paris

Autumn

Paul Tinder

Roland

Mona Lyden

Norma Starr

Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders

Dooley

Diana Kent

Ramona

Carolyn Mignini

Carolyn Mignini

Esther Wilcox

Frequently Asked Questions

Nothing in Common was a 1987 television series on NBC starred Todd Waring in the role of David Basner and Bill Macy in the role of Max Basner. Seven episodes...

Nothing In Common has 1 season with 7 episodes.

Nothing In Common premiered on April 9, 1987.

No, Nothing In Common has ended. The final episode aired on June 3, 1987.

Nothing In Common originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Nothing In Common was created by Rick Podell.

Nothing In Common has a rating of 6.5/10 based on user reviews.

Nothing In Common is classified as Comedy.