Webster
Series Overview
Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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6 Seasons • 150 Episodes
22 min per episode
1983 – 1989
Premiered: Fri, Sep 16, 1983
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 25: “Webtrek”
Webster's video game transports him as the captain of the Enterprise from Star Trek: The next Generation.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stu Silver
Nancy Steen, April Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Steen
Producer
April Kelly
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Webster
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What is Webster about?
Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.
How many seasons does Webster have?
Webster comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Webster?
Key cast members in Webster include Susan Clark, Alex Karras, Emmanuel Lewis.
Who created or directed Webster?
Webster was developed and directed by Stu Silver.