Davis Rules


Davis Rules is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC in 1991 and on CBS in 1992. The series was produced by Carsey-Werner Productions.

Synopsis

The series stars Randy Quaid as Dwight Davis, a widowed elementary school principal outside of Seattle, Washington who is raising his three sons with the help of his wacky father Gunny Davis.

Cast

Davis Rules was canceled by ABC after less than one season despite having premiered after Super Bowl XXV. ABC aired it as a midseason replacement. When the series wasn't used in ABC's fall lineup, CBS bought the series in November 1991.
CBS retooled the series, adding Bonnie Hunt and Giovanni Ribisi, but canceled it after 16 episodes.

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (1991)

Every episode of season 1 was directed by Ellen Falcon.

Season 2 (1991–92)

The first thirteen episodes of season 2 were directed by James Widdoes, while the final three episodes were directed by John Bowab.

Awards and nominations

Winters won an Emmy for his role as Gunny Davis, while Trevor Bullock and Robin Lynn Heath also won Young Artist Awards for their roles in the series.
YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
1991Emmy AwardOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesJonathan WintersWon
1992Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Lighting Direction for a Comedy SeriesJo Mayer
Nomitated
1992Young Artist AwardBest New Family Television SeriesDavis RulesNomitated
1992Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor Starring in a New Television SeriesTrevor BullockWon
1992Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor Co-starring in a Television SeriesRigoberto JimenezNomitated
1992Young Artist AwardBest Young Actress Guest Starring or Recurring Role in a TV SeriesRobin Lynn HeathWon