Something So Right is an American sitcom television series which ran on two different networks during its time on the air.
Something So Right starred Mel Harris as Carly Davis, a twice-divorced party planner who had married Jack Farrell (Jere Burns), a divorced English teacher. They had three children, one from each of their former marriages.
This program premiered on NBC on September 17, 1996, hammocked between the Top 30 hit Mad About You and the Top 20 hit Frasier; the hammocking effort did not work, and was canceled the following spring after finishing the season in 39th place with a 9.5 rating. It was picked up as a midseason replacement on ABC the next year, running until July 7, 1998, finishing its second season in 56th place with an 8.2 rating.
Characters
Carly Davis (Mel Harris) – Carly is a party planner married to Jack Farrell. She has two biological children from two previous husbands: her son Will Pacino, from her first husband, Dante, and her daughter Sarah, from her second husband, Sheldon. Jack Farrell (Jere Burns) – Jack is a teacher and is currently married to Carly. He has a daughter named Nicole from his ex-wife Stephanie. Jack also has two stepchildren, Will and Sarah. Will Pacino (Billy L. Sullivan) – Carly's son from her first husband, Dante. Will lives with his mother, stepfather, half-sister, and stepsister. In the first few episodes, Will starts having a crush on Nicole, but he later falls in love with her friend Cindy and dates a girl named Jenny in one episode. Nicole Farrell (Marne Patterson) – Nicole is Jack's daughter from his ex-wife Stephanie. She lives with her father, stepmother, and two stepsiblings. Sarah Kramer (Emily Ann Lloyd) – Sarah is Carly's daughter from Carly's second husband Sheldon. Sarah is very wise for her age. She lives with her mother, stepfather, half-brother, and stepsister. Gracie (Carol Ann Susi – NBC series, Traci Lords – ABC series) – Gracie is Carly's assistant. Dante Pacino (Michael Milhoan) – Dante is Carly's first husband and Will's father. He does not seem too intelligent. Stephanie Farrell (Christine Dunford) – Stephanie is Jack's ex-wife and Nicole's mother. She was an actress who had the starring role on the show Thena Warrior Goddess (A spoof of the show Xena Warrior Princess). She later started dating Sheldon after he divorced his second wife Marianne. Sheldon Kramer (Barry Jenner) – Sheldon is Carly's second husband and Sarah's father. He is a millionaire. He starts the series by being married to his second wife, Marianne, but eventually divorces her and then starts dating Stephanie in the second season. Ben Davis (Bob Barker) – Ben is Carly's widower father. He lives alone and is seen as somewhat of a "ladies man" after his wife's passing.
Episodes
With the exception of the Pilot, every episode title begins with "Something About".
Season 1 (1996–97)
Season 2 (1998)
References
Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows