HOW TO SURVIVE A MARRIAGE
JANUARY 7, 1974- APRIL 18, 1975 NBC
LAKEVIEW, USA
Neil Abbott George Shannon 1974 a friend of the Kirbys
David Bachman Allan Miller January 7, - July 1974 a sportswear manufacturer, and his wife Fran are next door neighbors and best friends of Chris Kirbv. David dies of a sudden heart attack. leaving Fran in financial difficulties.
Fran ___Bachman Fran Brill 1/7/1974 - 4/18/1975 following Dave's death faces financial problems as she is unqualified for a job. Runs a thrift shop out of her garage with Maria McGhee.
Greg Bachman Richie Schectman 1/74-4/75
Moe Bachman Albert Ottenheimer 8/1974 - 4/18/1975
Rachel Bachman Elissa Leeds 8/1974 - 4/18/1975
Lieutenant ______ Bolling Al Fann March-April 1975 investigated the death at Noah's Ark that Johnny was framed for.
Dr. ____ Brady Daniel Keyes
Jim Brody Tucker Smallwood 8/1974-????
Joshua Browne. F. Murray Abraham 6/74-4/18/1975 owner, Noah's Ark; Hired Johnny McGhee as a bartender, then set him up to take the rap for taking counterfeit money. Jerry Nelson, the counterfeiter, sent a guy to threaten JB, but he got the upper hand. Told Jerry there was an envelope in the safe for the District Attorney if Jerry tried to get him again. JB blamed Jerry and Jerry blamed JB. Both are eventually taken away, but JB gave Johnny the deed to Noah's Ark.
Dr. Max Cooper James Shannon 8/1974 - 4/1975 Doctor that hired Chris Kirby. His nurse was Susan Pritchett. Later took on Dr. Monday, an internist as a partner.
Monica ___ __ ____ Courtland Joan Copeland 1/7/1974-4/18/1975 Chris' mother, now married for the third time to Terry Courtland. Opposed to Chris and Larry reconciling. Attracted to Robert Monday. Runs a PR firm.
Terry Courtland Peter Brandon 1/7/1974- ????/1974 college professor; Monica's third marriage
Dr. Tony DeAngelo George Welbes 1/1974 - 6/1974 Left town with Dr. Julie Franklin
Harry Forrester ?????? April 1974 high powered executive; went on a date with Chris
Dr. Julie Franklin Rosemary Prinz 1/7/174 - 6/??/1974 a psychotherapist, single, and very much the liberated lady Introduced by the Bachmans to the Kirbys. she's helping the Kirby's daughter recover from a traffic accident.
Sandra Henderson Lynn Lowry 1/7/1974-4/18/1975 girlfriend of Larry. Worked at Noah's Ark for JB with Johnny. Joined forces with Maria to help Johnny
Chris Courtland Kirby Jennifer Harmon 1/7/1974-4/18/1975 housewife separated from her husband. Larry, and raising their daughter while also coping with problems posed by separation after 12 years of marriage. Got a job as file clerk to Dr Max Cooper, with whom she had a brief affair. Eventually reconciled with Larry after becoming addicted to alcohol.
Larry Kirby head of advertising for a men's magazine and separated from his wife.Having affair with sandra. Remarried Chris. Valentine's Day 1975.
... Michael Landrum 1/7/1974 -8/1974
...Michael Hawkins 8/1974
...Ken Kercheval 8/1974 - 4/18/1975
Lori Kirby daughter of Chris and Larry.A victim of a hit and run in the first episode, confused by her parent's divorce.
Lori Lowe 1/7/1974 - 1/??/1974
Suzanne Davidson 1/???/ 1974 -6 /1974
Cathy Greene 6/1974- 4/18/1975
Alexander Kronos Brad Davis 1/1974 - ???/1974
Mr. ___ Kronos ?????? 1974
Rick Lewis Jay Morran piano teacher, Joan
Dr. ____ Loeb ???????
Dr. Carl Maynard Paul Vincent 1974-75 neurosurgeon in the hospital that received Lori when she was in an accident.
Johnny McGhee Armande Assante 6/1974-4/18/1975 ex prize fighter, bartender at Noah's Ark, framed by JB for murder at Noah's Ark, married to Maria.
Maria _____ McGhee Lauren White 6/1974-4/18/1975 new neighbor to the Bachmans when she and Johnny buy the Kirby home, Becomes pregnant in March 75. Initially jealous of Sandra, the two worked together to clear Johnny from the counterfeiting and murder charges.
Patricia____ McGhee Sylvia O'Brien 6 /1974-12/??/1974 Johnny's mother left town to live in Boston with her elderly sister Ivy.
Annie Milagro Phoebe Dorin
Dr. Robert Monday Gene Bua January 1975 - April 18, 1975 internist partner of Dr. Max Cooper; enamored by Monica
Jerry Nelson Dino Narizzano 1/1975 - 4/18/1975 Counterfeiter; sent a thug to pick up profits from the transactions at Noah's Ark
Nurse Susan Pritchett Veleka Gray 8/1974 - 4/18/1975 worked for Dr Max Cooper. Rival to Chris at work.
Joan ___Willis Tricia O'Neill 1/7/1974 - 4/18/1975 Peter's wife, drinks a bit too much. Once a mother she became overly concerned with her daughter, who has possible health issues, neglecting Peter. When Joyelle is finally properly diagnosed as healthy, Joan begins to live a better life!
Joyelle Willis ?????? 1/1975 - 4/1975 daughter to Peter and Joan born Jan 75
Peter Willis married to Joan, friend of the Kirbys.
Steve Elmore January 7, 1974 - June 1974
Berkely Harris June 1974 - April 18,1975
Chuck ?????? 1974 college boy +Rachel
Stan ??????? henchman Jerry March 1975
Larry's "Dumb " Secretary Kathryn Harrold
Judge David Timmins 2/1975 Officiates Larry and Chris' wedding
Original Manager of Noah's Ark before JB. Jeff David 1974 - 8/1974
Unknown Roles
Susan Harney
Anita Keal
Jay Rasummy
Eric Roberts
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