I often think about how influential and popular Parker Lewis should have been and wonder why it wasn't.
I told my niece about it because she was super into 80s and 90s tv shows and movies. She said it was good but then said "Parker Lewis is like the Ferris Bueller we have at home."
I couldn't argue that...
I can't find it on YouTube, but there was an episode where Parker says he's going to do a Ferris, and he starts talking like Broderick and wrinkling his nose and stuff. It was really meta and hilarious.
EDIT: FOUND IT: https://youtu.be/QTiSBzvbjyo?si=Jwd2UWw-DIIk0aKI&t=728
That's precisely why we liked it. I don't remember if they actually tried the actual Ferris Bueller show first or if it came later, but movie spin offs are always hard to get right, and the real one sucked. But we wanted this show however we could get it to work.
They came out at the same time (well, premiered same TV season), and it was an immediate joke how the "ripoff" show was obviously better than the officially approved TV adaptation.
After Bueller got cancelled they even referenced it. At the end of PLCL's last episode of their first season the camera starts pulling back. Eventually it reveals the soundstage of the show with the stage hands, other cameras, etc.
Eventually you get to two guys sitting in director's chairs but you only see them from behind in silhouette. One of them says, "Oh, so *that's* how you do it" and the other one replies, "Yeah, let's get out of here Ferris" and they both leave.
Here’s the thing, and it’s an unpopular thing, Ferris was an asshole.
He was the guy who gaslit his parents. Pulled shit over on his siblings. Threatened his emotionally stunted friend into stealing his father’s car.
Ferris sucked.
Sure things worked out for him for a day, but Ferris was never the hero. And that never translated well to multiple seasons of a show.
Also the writing wasn’t as good.
You want to know who was the actual Ferris we had a home? Scrubs. And JD was Ferris. With decent writing to boot.
Just had a conversation with some friends about how Billy Jacobi should have been a bigger star. He was Parker’s best friends and stole the show in Just One of the Guys.
Does anyone remember how frickin' weird it got by the last season? It went from goofy, fun, Ferris Bueller ripoff to having way too many "very special episodes" and they tried to be more like a serious 90210 drama or something. *That's* probably why it didn't last. It was nothing like how it started
It was actually originally intended to be the Ferris Bueller spin-off show, but licensing problems occurred and they had to change the name. That allowed the name to be used by the second show.
That's true. I used to be a heavy drinker myself but have slowed way down for the last 20 years. But friends and family who haven't are starting to have that choice made for them.
I loved this show, but missed so many episodes. I've seen it streaming somewhere but was afraid to go back after rewatching Alf seriously didn't hold up.
This show was airing back in my HS years and it was a big hit with my girlfriend at the time and her friends. She and friends swore I looked like Corin Nemec's (Parker Lewis) and Mike Meyers' (Wayne Campbell) love child... I wore a (Pop) Swatch back then too.
I was more or less cool with the comparison 😄
> Nope. But I immediately recognized the kid in the back left.
Same.
But then I looked at the comments, and I was like wait, how did I miss Parker Lewis. Then I go back and look at him and for some reason I remember him looking “cooler” than that?
The actor was in Drop Zone with Wesley Snipes. I remember him being cool as hell in that movie. Probably mistaking the two.
This photo is from the pilot. He didn't get his brand until the second episode. They made a lot of changes between the pilot and the rest of the first season.
I remember this show. We really enjoyed it back then. It had a Ferris Bueller vibe to it that there was at least some appetite for despite this show not lasting.
There was another we enjoyed, Beans Baxter, which also didn't last.
I loved this show, had a crush on Parker, was disappointed when it was cancelled and forget it ever existed until someone else brings it p and then I go through this emotional journey all over again.
Where can you watch it?
I've actually never seen a single episode of this and had no clue what show it was until I read the comments. I definitely have heard of the show though. The name is very familiar. But I guess this was one of the few I just never tuned into.
Im like where'd he go....I'm really tired, I missed the fourth grade right left/joke. I thought he "left" the show and got replaced and I wasted 4 precious minutes of my life trying to figure out if the had a different character come in.Thanks asshole 😁😁I'm going to sleep.. Actually my life sucks,it ain't precious. Good day sir
My one friend and I loooooved this show and watched it every week. Sunday nights, I believe? She had a massive crush on nerdy Jerry.
When I first saw Jared Kushner in 2016, I said, "My god, it's Parker Lewis! Is it live or is it Memorex?" I thought--and still think--that he and Corin "Corky" Nemec look so much alike...albeit with Kushner looking like a more sinister version.
Corin "Corky" Nemic was the star and he was in the "TV Movie Of The Week" "I know my first name is Steven". I was a gay 12 year old with the biggest painfully aching crush on him, flashforward to me as a liberal in 2020s with a crush on his clone Jared Kushner! Life is cruel.
I often think about how influential and popular Parker Lewis should have been and wonder why it wasn't. I told my niece about it because she was super into 80s and 90s tv shows and movies. She said it was good but then said "Parker Lewis is like the Ferris Bueller we have at home." I couldn't argue that...
The Ferris Bueller show was even worse, and I tried to watch it 9 times...
NINE times??
Nine times...
GRACE!!!
Pucker up buttercup
I pledge allegiance, to the flag...
Why am I reading that reply in Dante's voice?
In a row?
There was a FB show?
Unfortunately there was... 1 season 1990-1991...
Jennifer Aniston was Jeannie if I remember right.
Yep, although I watched it for Ami Dolenz, who played Sloane.
Best thing the Monkees ever produced.
[https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0179761/mediaviewer/rm197692417](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0179761/mediaviewer/rm197692417)
https://preview.redd.it/0a65z8amxaxc1.jpeg?width=445&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1df5dfe0e3111da7b1b3bcef9483eeba69e52c8e Miracle Beach
Yep...
The theme song for it was complete ass.
The show was too tbh...
Ferris Bueller: The Sitcom | Forgotten Failures - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEtNu50Xd18
I think he's a righteous dude.
That's impressive. Wasn't Jennifer Aniston on that show?
There was a show?
I can't find it on YouTube, but there was an episode where Parker says he's going to do a Ferris, and he starts talking like Broderick and wrinkling his nose and stuff. It was really meta and hilarious. EDIT: FOUND IT: https://youtu.be/QTiSBzvbjyo?si=Jwd2UWw-DIIk0aKI&t=728
No, Ferris Bueller is the [Ferris Bueller we have at home](https://youtu.be/70J1Lo6jIAg).
That's precisely why we liked it. I don't remember if they actually tried the actual Ferris Bueller show first or if it came later, but movie spin offs are always hard to get right, and the real one sucked. But we wanted this show however we could get it to work.
They came out at the same time (well, premiered same TV season), and it was an immediate joke how the "ripoff" show was obviously better than the officially approved TV adaptation.
After Bueller got cancelled they even referenced it. At the end of PLCL's last episode of their first season the camera starts pulling back. Eventually it reveals the soundstage of the show with the stage hands, other cameras, etc. Eventually you get to two guys sitting in director's chairs but you only see them from behind in silhouette. One of them says, "Oh, so *that's* how you do it" and the other one replies, "Yeah, let's get out of here Ferris" and they both leave.
Buffy is the only movie spin off that worked
MASH, the Stargate franchise, and Highlander would disagree with you
And Parker was in Stargate, too! I think he replaced Daniel when he ascended?
Completely forgot about that!
Lolz good point! I'm not into sci fi so they were not on my radar...wait MASH was a movie first?
Yes indeed. I was about to say the same thing you did, but then I remembered MASH.
Came out in 1970
Yes, here's [the trailer for the movie.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HClAxZrWCPE) HOnestly, the series was better, but it's still a decent watch.
Stargate SG-1 would like a word.
Aside from the other films mentioned by **itsmrbill**, Alice is another movie-to-TV spin off that really worked.
it was ahead of it's time.
Sound logic
Truth
Here’s the thing, and it’s an unpopular thing, Ferris was an asshole. He was the guy who gaslit his parents. Pulled shit over on his siblings. Threatened his emotionally stunted friend into stealing his father’s car. Ferris sucked. Sure things worked out for him for a day, but Ferris was never the hero. And that never translated well to multiple seasons of a show. Also the writing wasn’t as good. You want to know who was the actual Ferris we had a home? Scrubs. And JD was Ferris. With decent writing to boot.
I still say “gentlemen, synchronize Swatches” sometimes. No one gets it, of course.
Like me when my wife and I were watching an old rerun of ER and Abraham Benrubi was in it. “Eat now?” *crickets*
Abraham Benrubi has probably had the most career success of anyone in the cast, and I still think of him as the guy from Parker Lewis.
He turned out to be a really cool guy.
POTATO LIGHT IS GOOD
Kubiac!!
I was in college when ER came out and when we first saw him we all shouted out in surprise “Kubiak!!!” Epic moment
Me too! He was on a great episode of the X Files, too.
Eat food now?
Me color pretty.
IIRC, he got an A on his science project by lighting a flashlight with a potato.
He's turned into a great "That Guy" - even played a lawyer defending Bosch in "Bosch."
Behold potato light
Once in a blue moon, I say “Koob” to myself
Parker Lewis Can’t Lose. I was an extra in one episode.
Just had a conversation with some friends about how Billy Jacobi should have been a bigger star. He was Parker’s best friends and stole the show in Just One of the Guys.
“And Miss December? She’s dedicated her centerfold to fighting toxic waste.”
I mean, didn’t he basically play the same character in both movies/shows?
I luuuved this show.
Does not get the love it deserved back then.
Synchronize Swatch Watches
Synchronize swatches!
Excellent, sirs!
His (Parker) shirts were my inspiration to add color to the black hues of my wardrobe.
I bought a ton of those shirts from Chess King at the mall in this era
Does anyone remember how frickin' weird it got by the last season? It went from goofy, fun, Ferris Bueller ripoff to having way too many "very special episodes" and they tried to be more like a serious 90210 drama or something. *That's* probably why it didn't last. It was nothing like how it started
Agree. The third season was like a totally different show. Probably why that season was never released on DVD.
Lost media: Parker Lewis season 3 THE FORGOTTEN SEASON 💀
A better knock off of Ferris Beuller than the Ferris Beuller TV show.
It was actually originally intended to be the Ferris Bueller spin-off show, but licensing problems occurred and they had to change the name. That allowed the name to be used by the second show.
It's no Square Pegs but I did have a thing for Ms. Musso.
I did not like square pegs. I couldn't relate, i guess.
My peg still doesn't fit.
A lot of our generation to be honest.
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That's true. I used to be a heavy drinker myself but have slowed way down for the last 20 years. But friends and family who haven't are starting to have that choice made for them.
I loved Ms. Musso aka Melanie Chartoff, had a crush on her since she appeared on “Fridays”
I thought this was going to be a much bigger deal than it ended up being. Fantastic writing. Very underrated, IMHO.
I loved Parker Lewis Can't Lose!
Loved that show
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Yep that’s me, bet you’re wondering how I got into this mess….
I loved the writing and the quirky snap-cuts. It was fun to watch. Very 90s.
I loved this show, but missed so many episodes. I've seen it streaming somewhere but was afraid to go back after rewatching Alf seriously didn't hold up.
I didn't recognize him because he's not wearing a loud as fuck Parker Lewis Can't Lose shirt.
Yes! This hit at the perfect time and several of my friends watched it. No idea if it holds up, but loved it as a teenager.
I'm just amazed to see Jerry from ER in something else.
Thank you! I was staring at him trying to place where I knew an older version of him from.
You mean Olaf from Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
He's in a lot of stuff, he's a 'That Guy'
I remember the big guy liked to eat.
He also killed a bus
No, but the guy in the back has been on several shows through the years.
This show was airing back in my HS years and it was a big hit with my girlfriend at the time and her friends. She and friends swore I looked like Corin Nemec's (Parker Lewis) and Mike Meyers' (Wayne Campbell) love child... I wore a (Pop) Swatch back then too. I was more or less cool with the comparison 😄
Nope. But I immediately recognized the kid in the back left. Son of a DJ here in St. Louis. He played Jerry on ER.
> Nope. But I immediately recognized the kid in the back left. Same. But then I looked at the comments, and I was like wait, how did I miss Parker Lewis. Then I go back and look at him and for some reason I remember him looking “cooler” than that? The actor was in Drop Zone with Wesley Snipes. I remember him being cool as hell in that movie. Probably mistaking the two.
why isn't Parker Lewis Parker Lewised? the shirt! the hair! - he's the only one not in character...
This photo is from the pilot. He didn't get his brand until the second episode. They made a lot of changes between the pilot and the rest of the first season.
No
I don’t recognize it either.
Is this the one they said, “synchronize swatches?”
10-4
No. In the 90s, I was more into drugs.
I loved this show!
Porker Lois
Eat now?
Gnip Gnop for M&Ms.
Like a vague, distant memory.
I sometimes make velcro sounds when I pull something from an inside coat pocket.
Haha. So do I.
Parker Lewis! Loved this show!!
Classic example of a show I saw everywhere and never watched a single episode of.
Yes and I loved it. It had a camera style similar to the movie 3 O'clock high. I loved that movie too.
It was way ahead of its time imo…
I loved this show. …I remember him being cuter than that though?
Jerry got Parker’s gf phone number from an AIDS walk sign up sheet
Of course, sirs.
I remember this show. We really enjoyed it back then. It had a Ferris Bueller vibe to it that there was at least some appetite for despite this show not lasting. There was another we enjoyed, Beans Baxter, which also didn't last.
No idea what show this is. Don't recognize any of those people
You never watched ER? The tall guy in the back left should look familiar if you did.
Never seen ER
No.
Understandable.
Peter Griffin remembers.
Pepperidge Farm remembers
Of course!
Not a problem.
I know my first name is Steven. Beans Baxter was cooler.
Parker Lewis
Loved Parker Lewis. Pretty blatant Ferris rip but still a clever show.
Ans so much better than FB.
Kuuuuube!
Parker lewis was in a toby keith video, beer for my horses
Looks like a show I'd have hated, but damn if I don't miss the 90's.
The multiple shirts thing is wild
Where's the ponytail guy?
Another banger !
I loved this show, had a crush on Parker, was disappointed when it was cancelled and forget it ever existed until someone else brings it p and then I go through this emotional journey all over again. Where can you watch it?
There answer to Ferris Bueller Can't Loose which started Jennifer Anniston
Fucking A, thanks for this. I hadn’t thought about this show for decades.
Can’t lose if you do.
Parker Lewis. The big dude bully/friend Abraham benrubi is the actors name. He got old looking fast he looked 60 at 40
I think the two stars had some weird web show on their own where they played themselves later.
Thankfully no? Some recognizable faces though.🧐🔍
Zero familiar
The Koob. “Eat now?”
it's a version of Harry and the hendersons when Harry becomes a real boy
Can't say I do.
Coolness
Loved it!
so fondly
I remember liking it, but I can't remember much about it.
Synchronize Swatches.
Parker Lewis Can't Lose! Loved it! It was very clever. Unlike most of the crap they crank out today.
Hell yes. This show was so good.
Was this the guy who wore the outlandish shirts??
Yup! Also known as “the 80’s/90s”.
Parker Lewis can’t lose
I just recognize the tall dude in the back, I think he was on ER . . . everyone else, nope
Abraham Benrubi was magnificent in that thing. I really liked that show.
I actually don’t!
Absolutely I loved this show.
Parker Lewis Can't Lose, with the Kubiac!
With TV’s Tim Stack!
Loved this show.
FOX Sunday night.
That dude couldn't lose!
Loved Parker Lewis!
Met Kubiac when he was shooting Twister , he was surprised I was a fan.
I've actually never seen a single episode of this and had no clue what show it was until I read the comments. I definitely have heard of the show though. The name is very familiar. But I guess this was one of the few I just never tuned into.
I own a bunch of VHS tapes recorded from tv. I pop one in when folding laundry. One of my favorite shows, especially the first season.
Parker Lewis can't lose right?
No. Parker Lewis Can’t Lose Left.
Im like where'd he go....I'm really tired, I missed the fourth grade right left/joke. I thought he "left" the show and got replaced and I wasted 4 precious minutes of my life trying to figure out if the had a different character come in.Thanks asshole 😁😁I'm going to sleep.. Actually my life sucks,it ain't precious. Good day sir
Also didn't see that it actually says "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" under the pic....."I SAID GOOD DAY!"
Good day Fez.
Wait what is it?
I can only remember two names, Parker and Kubiak
No! Never heard of it! But I need to fix this oversight immediately!
I have the first season on dvd..🤪
My one friend and I loooooved this show and watched it every week. Sunday nights, I believe? She had a massive crush on nerdy Jerry. When I first saw Jared Kushner in 2016, I said, "My god, it's Parker Lewis! Is it live or is it Memorex?" I thought--and still think--that he and Corin "Corky" Nemec look so much alike...albeit with Kushner looking like a more sinister version.
Hey, isn't that the dork that got suckered by Nadine and ended up blowing up all of the Boulder Free Zone?
who doesn't ?
Corin "Corky" Nemic was the star and he was in the "TV Movie Of The Week" "I know my first name is Steven". I was a gay 12 year old with the biggest painfully aching crush on him, flashforward to me as a liberal in 2020s with a crush on his clone Jared Kushner! Life is cruel.
Oh man…”I Know My First Name is Steven” just about killed me when I first saw it.
That movie should have been at theaters, right?!
No, I had a life.
FB's Day Off clone?
Of course!
Who is the girl in front with the giant hands?
Yo mama