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'''"Dr. Livingston, I Presume"''' is the ninth episode (part two) of ''[[The Gary Coleman Show]]'' season one. It aired on November 13, 1982 on [[NBC]]. It was written by [[Janis Diamond]] and [[Allan Heldfond]], and directed by [[George Gordon]], [[Bob Hathcock]], [[Carl Urbano]], [[Rudy Zamora]], and [[Gordon Hunt]].
'''"Dr. Livingston, I Presume"''' is the ninth episode (part two) of ''[[The Gary Coleman Show]]'' season one. It aired on [[November 13]], [[1982]] on [[NBC]]. It was written by [[Janis Diamond]] and [[Allan Heldfond]], and directed by [[George Gordon]], [[Bob Hathcock]], [[Carl Urbano]], [[Rudy Zamora]], and [[Gordon Hunt]].


While meeting Dr. Livingston at the airport, Andy and Tina have to catch the scientist's escaped lab mice.
While meeting Dr. Livingston at the airport, Andy and Tina have to catch the scientist's escaped lab mice.
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The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]], credited as musical director, with supervision from [[Paul DeKorte]].
The score was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]], credited as musical director, with musical supervision from [[Paul DeKorte]].


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Revision as of 11:01, 15 October 2021

Dr. Livingston, I Presume
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Premiere date November 13, 1982
Writer(s) Janis Diamond and Allan Heldfond
Director(s) George Gordon
Bob Hathcock
Carl Urbano
Rudy Zamora
Ray Patterson (supervising)
Gordon Hunt (voices)
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"Dr. Livingston, I Presume" is the ninth episode (part two) of The Gary Coleman Show season one. It aired on November 13, 1982 on NBC. It was written by Janis Diamond and Allan Heldfond, and directed by George Gordon, Bob Hathcock, Carl Urbano, Rudy Zamora, and Gordon Hunt.

While meeting Dr. Livingston at the airport, Andy and Tina have to catch the scientist's escaped lab mice.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Tina: Wow, I never thought a famous doctor like you would be a woman, and to think I'm your cousin.
Dr. Livingston: Oh, my, yes. You'll find women doing all kinds of things, dear. Doctors, lawyers, airplane pilots, engineers, women really get around.

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Andy LaBeau Gary Coleman
Angelica Jennifer Darling
Tina LaShanda Dendy
Dr. Jo Livingstone Unavailable
Flight controller Unavailable
Stanley Wilson Unavailable


Locations

Objects

  • Andy's halo

Vehicles

  • Plane

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The score was composed by Hoyt Curtin, credited as musical director, with musical supervision from Paul DeKorte.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: November 13, 1982 on NBC

Behind the scenes

  • The episode title comes from the famous quote of Henry Morton Stanley greeting David Livingston in Africa in 1871.
    • The characters of Jo Livingston and Stanley Wilson are parodies of David Livingston and Henry Morton Stanley, respectively.

Errors

  • Andy was supposed to be living in Heaven, although he uses a passing plane to catch a ride.
  • When the kids first meet Stanley, he's white. Sheesh.
  • Why did they make Tina's cousin an old lady?
  • At the end of the episode, Andy talks to Angelica right in front of Tina and Dr. Livingston, who don't bother to question it.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

  • Not available. 😥

References