Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: MediaCorp Channel 5
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
Under One Roof
Overview
Under One Roof was a television programme in Singapore. First aired in 1995, Under One Roof was the first locally-produced English-language sitcom in Singapore. A critical and popular success, the show won the Best Comedy Programme or Series Award at the Asian Television Awards in both 1996 and 1997, a Best comedy actor award,three best comedy actress awards and was a finalist in the "Best Sitcom" category at the International Emmy Awards as well as the New York Festivals Awards.It paved the way for future sitcoms like Happy Belly, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Mr. Kiasu, and Living with Lydia. It starred a multicultural cast reflecting the ethnic makeup of Singapore: Moses Lim, Koh Chieng Mun, Vernetta Lopez, Nicholas Lee, Andrew Lim, Selena Tan, Zaibo, Norleena Salim and Daisy Irani. In later seasons where Selena Tan's character made an appearance, Chinese-Hong Kong actor Richard Ng was cast to play Bobby, Anita's father.
This production, originally released in 1995, 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 7 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: EN.
Seasons
Season 1
16 Episodes • Aired 1995-01-01
Happy homemaker Dolly Tan isn't happy. Too many things have been going wrong. It must be down to bad Feng Shui so maybe she should hire a geomancer. Surely her husband, Ah Teck is willing to spend a little money to make sure there's harmony in their house
Season 2
22 Episodes • Aired 1996-01-01
The Christmas spirit comes to Bishan and hits the Tan family in a big way. As Dolly gets right into the swing of things much to Teck's bewilderment, Ronnie transforms the festive season into a commercial venture. Denise is determined to make a difference and organizes a Christmas party for orphaned children. To add to the mayhem, Paul gets romantically involved, without even trying.
Season 3
20 Episodes • Aired 1997-01-01
Rosnah finds her long-lost recipe book, and it's chow time for everyone except Teck, who's suffering under Dolly's strict diet. Meanwhile, cool macho Ronnie Tan is taking orchid gardening. What on earth could make him do such a thing? Or is it who? Will Teck have to eat Dolly's boiled vegetable for the rest of his life? Will Ronnie go to the Amazon? And will anyone get dengue fever?
Season 4
20 Episodes • Aired 1998-01-01
The team is back with another season of exciting happenings.
Season 5
36 Episodes • Aired 1995-01-01
The series continues with a load of happenings
