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Davis Rules

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  • 1991-1992
  • 2 Seasons
  • ABC
  • Comedy
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Dwight Davis, a widower and grade-school principal, is raising three sons with help from his wacky father Gunny. After the series moved from ABC to CBS, the oldest son and his friend were dropped (it was explained that the oldest son had become a foreign-exchange student) and Dwight's sister was added. Also off the show was Dwight's love interest Cosmo, who left to join a convent; added to the cast was Skinner, son of Dwight's college pals who are now psychologists working in Latin America. Appearing occasionally was Dwight's love interest Erika.

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Cast & Crew See All

Randy Quaid
Dwight Davis
Luke Edwards
Charlie Davis
Tamayo Otsuki
Elaine Yamagami

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

They're Writing Songs of Love, But Nun for Me

Mon, Dec 30, 1991

The Davis family has two new members, Gwen, who has moved in from Florida. The other addition is Skinner, who is staying with them while his parents are in Africa. Skinner doesn't think he has to do what Dwight says - but Dwight does.

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Awards

  • 1991 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - winner
  • 1992 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Comedy Series - nominated
  • 1992 - Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress Guest Starring or Recurring Role in a TV Series - winner
  • 1992 - Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Co-starring in a Television Series - nominated

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