Sherwood Schwartz
Director
Big John, Little John (1976)
Season 1
A middle-aged schoolteacher transforms into a 12-year-old boy at inopportune moments.
Released Sept. 11, 1976
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Redwood Productions, D'Angelo-Bullock-Allen Productions
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - A Sizeable Problem
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.
Sept. 11, 1976, midnight
S1E2 - Peter Panic
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.
Sept. 18, 1976, midnight
S1E3 - Very Little John
John tries a new formula in the laboratory that he hopes will cure him from his conversions.
Sept. 25, 1976, midnight
S1E4 - The Great Escape
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.
Oct. 2, 1976, midnight
S1E5 - Big Scare, Little Scare
John has summoned Mr. Boswell, Stanley’s dad, to account for his son’s continuous tardiness to class for five days.
Oct. 9, 1976, midnight
S1E6 - Big Shot, Little Shot
Everyone braces for flu shots in the midst of a flu epidemic.
Oct. 16, 1976, midnight
S1E7 - Time for Change
John believes he has discovered the secret of the Fountain of Youth, so he calls a press conference to announce his discovery.
Oct. 23, 1976, midnight
S1E8 - The Principal Who Came to Dinner
Big John's voice in Little John's body and vice versa puts not only Martin in a squeeze but his family as well.
Oct. 30, 1976, midnight
S1E9 - Bully for You
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.
Nov. 6, 1976, midnight
S1E10 - Off the Wall
John is assigned to find who is behind the vandalism inflicted on the school walls.
Nov. 13, 1976, midnight
S1E11 - The Missing John
Little John receives a severe reprimand for having played unwillingly a joke on the school principal.
Nov. 20, 1976, midnight
S1E12 - Speak for Yourself, John
The school prepares for their annual Thanksgiving dance, "Plymouth Rock".
Nov. 27, 1976, midnight
S1E13 - Abracadabra
Homer wants to quit school and become a magician after believing he made Little John change into Big John.
Dec. 4, 1976, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 390 min.
Released: Sept. 11, 1976
Last Air Date: Dec. 4, 1976, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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