Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
Joe and Valerie
Overview
Joe, who works at his dad's plumbing store, meets Valerie at a disco and a romance begins. But Joe's roommates, hearse driver Paulie and chauvinist Frankie interfer as does Valerie's divorced mother Stella with whom she lives.
This production, originally released in 1978, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Paul Regina
Joe Pizo
Char Fontane
Valerie Sweetzer
Lloyd Alan
Frank Berganski
David Elliott
Paulie Barone
Donna Ponterotto
Rita
Arlene Golonka
Stella Sweetzer
Robert Costanzo
Vincent Pizo
Jack Riley
Ed Sweetzer
Seasons
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 1978-04-23
The first season, set in 1978 Brooklyn, follows the romantic misadventures of a teenage couple – Joe Pizo, an apprentice plumber, and Valerie Sweetzer, a cosmetics salesgirl – who meet and fall in love at a New York City disco. Joe shares an apartment with his roommates Frank and Paulie (who call themselves "The Big Three") while Valerie lives at home with her divorced mother, Stella.
Season 2
4 Episodes • Aired 1979-01-04
The second season in early 1979 centers on the courtship, marriage and efforts of Joe and Valerie as they begin a married life together in Brooklyn. This new updated version of the series also saw cast changes as the role of Valerie's mother Stella was recast with Arlene Golonka and Lloyd Alan replaced Bill Beyers as Joe's chauvinist friend Frank; Donna Ponterotto returned as Valerie's friend, but her character name was changed from Thelma to Rita.
