Mr. Sunshine 38 years old

Mr. Sunshine is the title of an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network for a season beginning in 1986. The series followed the trials and tribulations of Paul Stark, a blind university professor. Co-stars were Barbara Babcock and Leonard Frey. The series was controversial during its run, attracting criticism from interest groups claiming that Mr. Sunshine poked fun at the visually impaired by using the lead character's disability as a focus for much of the show's humor. Supporters of the series said the show treated the character and the disability respectfully.

Credits

Cast

Name Character
Werner Klemperer He was 66 , 80 years old when he died
Jeffrey Tambor He was 41 , now 80 years old
Brian Benben He was 29 , now 68 years old
Cecilia Hart She was 38 , 68 years old when she died
Barbara Babcock She was 49 , now 87 years old
Noble Willingham He was 54 , 72 years old when he died
Nan Martin She was 58 , 82 years old when she died
Leonard Frey He was 47 , 49 years old when he died
John Reilly He was 49 , now 88 years old
John P. Navin, Jr. He was 17 , now 56 years old

Crew

Name Job title
John Rich Directing He was 12 , 38 years old when he died Director
John Rich Production He was 12 , 38 years old when he died Producer
Henry Winkler Production He was 40 , now 79 years old Producer
Mr. Sunshine (38 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 1986-03-28
  • Runtime: [30] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 11