Carlton Your Doorman


Carlton Your Doorman is a 1980 American television pilot for an animated spin-off of the live-action sitcom Rhoda that was never picked up as a series. It originally aired as a "CBS Special Presentation" on May 21, 1980, and has never been rebroadcast.

Synopsis

Carlton is a New York City doorman and a misfit who seeks to better himself and his position in society. In the pilot episode, Carlton seeks a replacement for his boss's wife's dog, Punkin, who died while in his care. He tries everything to replace the dog so his boss does not find out.
It was revealed in this episode that Carlton is a relatively young man, with shoulder-length blond hair and mustache. He also has a gray cat named Ringo.

Production

The episode relates the adventures of Carlton, the Doorman, the previously off-screen character from Rhoda who was heard via the intercom but almost never seen. It was produced by MTM Enterprises and was the only animated production from MTM, although The Duck Factory – a sitcom set in an animation production company – included cartoon segments, and the closing credits of many MTM series included animated clothing and accessories superimposed on Mimsie the Cat.
It is also one of the last animated programs to use a laugh track, which was a common practice in the 1960s and 1970s.

Voice cast

Home media

Shout! Factory released this episode as a bonus feature on Rhoda – Season Five: The Final Season DVD set on October 17, 2017.

Accolades

Primetime Emmy Awards