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Who's the Boss? was a standard sitcom--turned on its head. Sure, there was a mom, a dad, two cute kids, a house in the suburbs... and a live studio audience. But Angela Bower (Judith Light) was a single advertising exec with a son (Danny Pintauro) and Tony Micelli (Tony Danza) was a widowed ex-ballplayer with a daughter (future Charmed star Alyssa Milano). The Connecticut mansion belonged to Angela (along with the big '80s hair and shoulder pads) and Tony wasn't her boyfriend, but rather her housekeeper. Then there was her mother, Mona (the incomparable Katherine Helmond). The sexed-up, slightly cracked grandmother is a primetime staple, but in the former Soap matriarch's hands, the character was a cut above (and usually got the best lines). As Angela complains to her in the pilot, "You've sent me a man for a housekeeper!" "Oh, don't be sexist," Mona replies. "A man can do meaningless, unproductive work just as well as a woman."
"Meaningless, unproductive work" is what Tony does for the Bowers--and does well--but he and Samantha (Milano) also become part of the family. Angela and Tony go on a number of dates with other people, but there's an obvious sexual tension between them. The show would continue to exploit that tension for eight seasons to great success (even inspiring a British version called The Upper Hand, with Honor Blackman as the "Mona" character). Helmond, meanwhile, would garner an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her efforts. Highlights include "Mona Gets Pinned," in which Mona takes up with a younger man, and "Angela's Ex, Part I," in which Angela reconciles with her estranged husband--who proceeds to fire Tony. Guest stars include Betty White (Mary Tyler Moore) in "Eye on Angela" and Danza's Taxi co-star Jeff Conoway in "First Kiss." --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Truly a CLASSIC Situation Comedy or SITCOM
July 12 2004
Format:DVD
This show, Who's the Boss?, is the classic of all sitcoms! It was in some ways like a soap opera, it kept you watching week after week to see Angela and Tony finally make a try at it together as a couple. Judith Light had plenty experience as an actress in a soap opera, previous to landing the role on this sitcom. Tony Danza, formerly of Taxi, does an excellent job of portraying Tony Micelli on this classic sitcom. Danza was and is still a hunk and was one of the main reasons that I watched the show every week. 1980's classic comedy that goes above and beyond typical sitcoms in that it was a long running show.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Classic Sit Com
Jun 16 2004
Format:DVD
Some people may consider Who's the Boss to be somewhat of a cheesy situation comedy, and maybe it is. But I always found it funny and it is one of the few sit coms I would ever actually sit down to watch. And it's probably the only sit com I ever felt sad to see end.
Who's the Boss ended the same year The Cosby Show did and I recall several commentaries that denigrated the show in comparison because it had no lasting social value. Even though that may be true, who watches situation comedies for their lasting social values? And name any situation comedy that strives for such a lofty aim? The bottom line is it's an entertaining and funny show and in that regard it succeeds.
Unfortunately, my version of the DVDs has poor sound quality and a lot of times the voices don't match with the actors and I have to stop and replay the DVD to get them to match up. I'm not sure if that is just the DVDs I received or if it's a manufacturing flaw in all of them.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A great classic sitcom!
Jun 11 2004
Format:DVD
If you grew up on reruns of the show (like me) then I would definitely say this is for you. Although some find the show lame today, I would go buy this and relive my memories. Watching Alyssa Milano and Danny Pinatauro grow up, Mona cracking a man joke and seeing Tony and Angela's flirtatious fun really make up this set. I can't wait for some of the later episodes.
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Good ol days!
I really enjoyed the first season and was only saddened to hear they stopped production at season 1 and the others are not available.
Published 6 months ago by sweetvegan
Season 2?
I've grown up watching all of these great 80's sitcoms (Who's the Boss, Growing Paings, Cosby Show etc.)
Anybody know if they plan to relase other seasons?
Anybody know if they plan to relase other seasons?
Published on Nov 8 2007 by T.Dot
Who's the Boss?----This show DEFINATELY is!!!
Back to the good ol' 80's days when we had GREAT music, fads and fashion. I don't have this boxset as of yet, but I'm planning on buying it soon. Read more
Published on July 30 2004
I love this show and this DVD
This show shows all kinds of problems, and unlike some shows, they dont solve it "perfectly" every single time and not everything is "perfect" and it's a great... Read more
Published on July 15 2004 by Jaymie
a Nice middle of the Road show
with a Reversal of the Job Description. the show had a cool Cast but you knew the Tension was there&after a while the Show wore itself to thin. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2004 by A customer
Out Of The World
I grew up on WTB, and chronicled the lives of Jonathan and Samantha even as i myself went through growing pains of my own. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004
Ayyy Ohhh, Ohhhh Ayyyyy
This DVD set is great! I used to watch this show when I was a kid but it is even funnier as an adult. The neanderthal male maid who works for the icy, corporate magnate. Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004 by Brandon L. Harlow
Who's The Boss? on DVD
Who's the boss is my favorite sitcom show of all time. It will finally be out on DVD. I hope they put all of it out on DVD. I'm a loyal fan and have watched the reruns many times. Read more
Published on May 28 2004 by "supermanfan27"
Here it is...
I wasnt a big fan of the show, but it's nice too see it on DVD...here is an episode listing along with extras... Read more
Published on May 10 2004 by Michael Minutaglio
I luv "Who's The Boss?"
I luv "Who's The Boss?"!!!! The cast/characters are the best & I hope they put the whole show on DVD!!!!!
Published on May 8 2004 by Tiff Prendergast
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