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*The Fitzpatricks*
The Fitzpatricks
Starring	Bert Kramer
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	13
Production
Running time	60 minutes
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	September 5, 1977 –; January 10, 1978

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The Fitzpatricks is an American drama series which ran on CBS during the 1977–78 season.^[1] The series aired from September 5th, 1977 to January 10th, 1978. This show lasted only thirteen episodes, and was cancelled in 1978.

Plot

The focus was on the Fitzpatricks, an Irish Catholic family of six who lived in Flint, Michigan. The father, blue collar, Mike Fitzpatrick (Bert Kramer) worked overtime as a steelworker to provide a life for the family; while his pregnant wife, Maggie (Mariclare Costello) also worked part time at a diner as a waitress to help support the family's income. They had four children, eldest son, Sean (Clark Brandon); introspective second son, Jack (Jimmy McNichol); only daughter Maureen (nicknamed Mo) (Michele Tobin) and youngest son, Max (Sean Marshall). At various times, all of the Fitzpatrick children had held down part-time jobs to help the often cash-strapped family. They also owned a dog, aptly named Detroit. Also involved in the family was R.J. (Derek Wells), who was Max Fitzpatrick's African-American best friend. A young Helen Hunt played neighbor, Kerry Gerardi, supposedly a friend of Mo's, who was interested in the older Fitzpatrick brothers, Sean and Jack, which sparked a bit of a rivalry between the two. Much of the stories deal with moralistic lessons and also with growing up.

Cast

Bert Kramer as Michael Fitzpatrick, a steelworker, and the patriarch of the family.
Mariclare Costello as Margaret "Maggie" Fitzpatrick, the matriarch, works part time at a diner to supplement the family income.
Clark Brandon as Sean Fitzpatrick, the oldest son (16)
Jimmy McNichol as Jack Fitzpatrick, the second oldest (15)
Michele Tobin as Maureen "Mo" Fitzpatrick the only daughter (14)
Sean Marshall as Max Fitzpatrick, the youngest at 10, delivers newspapers.
Helen Hunt as Kerry Gerardi, the girl next door, who intensified the rivalry between Jack and Sean.
Derek Wells as R.J., Max Fitzpatrick's best friend.

Episodes

The Fitzpatricks
FitzLo Co.
The Shark
Superman
Halloween
Cheerleader
A Love Story
Marijuana
The Sacrament
Say Goodbye to Buddy Bonkers
Runaway
A Living Wage
The New Fitzpatrick

References

^ Tim Brooks; Earle Marsh. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present. 8th ed. Random House Digital; October 14, 2003 [cited September 27, 2011]. ISBN 978-0-345-45542-0. pp. 414–415.

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[BrooksMarsh2003-1] Tim Brooks; Earle Marsh. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present. 8th ed. Random House Digital; October 14, 2003 [cited September 27, 2011]. ISBN 978-0-345-45542-0. pp. 414–415.

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 == Plot ==
-The focus was on the Fitzpatricks, an [[Irish Catholic]] family of six who lived in [[Flint, Michigan]]. The father, blue collar, Mike Fitzpatrick ([[Bert Kramer]]) worked overtime as a steelworker to provide a life for the family; while his pregnant wife, Maggie ([[Mariclare Costello]]) also worked part time at a diner as a waitress to help support the family's income. They had four children, eldest son, Sean ([[Clark Brandon]]); introspective second son, Jack ([[Jimmy McNichol]]); only daughter Maureen (nicknamed Mo) (Michele Tobin) and youngest son, Max ([[Sean Marshall]]). At various times, all of the Fitzpatrick children had held down part-time jobs to help the often cash-strapped family. They also owned a dog, aptly named Detroit. Also involved in the family was R.J. ([[Derek Wells]]), who was Max Fitzpatrick's African-American best friend. A young [[Helen Hunt]] played neighbor, Kerry Gerardi, supposedly a friend of Mo's, who was interested in the older Fitzpatrick brothers, Sean and Jack, which sparked a bit of a rivalry between the two. Much of the stories deal with moralistic lessons and also with growing up.
+The focus was on the Fitzpatricks, an [[Irish Catholic]] family of six who lived in [[Flint, Michigan]]. The father, blue collar, Mike Fitzpatrick ([[Bert Kramer]]) worked overtime as a steelworker to provide a life for the family; while his pregnant wife, Maggie ([[Mariclare Costello]]) also worked part time at a diner as a waitress to help support the family's income. They had four children, eldest son, Sean ([[Clark Brandon]]); introspective second son, Jack ([[Jimmy McNichol]]); only daughter Maureen (nicknamed Mo) (Michele Tobin) and youngest son, Max ([[Sean Marshall (actor)|Sean Marshall]]). At various times, all of the Fitzpatrick children had held down part-time jobs to help the often cash-strapped family. They also owned a dog, aptly named Detroit. Also involved in the family was R.J. ([[Derek Wells]]), who was Max Fitzpatrick's African-American best friend. A young [[Helen Hunt]] played neighbor, Kerry Gerardi, supposedly a friend of Mo's, who was interested in the older Fitzpatrick brothers, Sean and Jack, which sparked a bit of a rivalry between the two. Much of the stories deal with moralistic lessons and also with growing up.
 == Cast ==