The Two of Us (1981 TV series)
television series
The Two of Us is an American television sitcom starring Peter Cook and Mimi Kennedy that aired on CBS from April 6, 1981, to February 24, 1982. It is a remake of the British LWT sitcom Two's Company (1975–1979).
Synopsis
Cook plays an English butler named Brentwood, who works for a single American mother, Nan Gallagher (Kennedy). Dana Hill played Nan's 12-year-old daughter, Gabby.
Cast
Peter Cook as Robert Brentwood
Mimi Kennedy as Nan Gallagher
Oliver Clark as Cubby Royce
Dana Hill as Gabby Gallagher
Tim Thomerson as Reggie Cavanaugh
Episodes
Season 1 (1981)
Season 2 (1981–82)
References
External links
The Two of Us at IMDb
The Two of Us at epguides.com
Two of Us opening credits on YouTube
O'Connor, John J. (April 19, 1981). "TV View; Signs of Life From The Sit-Com". The New York Times. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
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