Scorch (TV series)

Scorch
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Allan Katz
Developed by	Zane Buzby Bob Calderon Edgar Scherick
Written by	Allan Katz Daniel Margosis Joe Toplyn
Directed by	Richard Correll Zane Buzby John Sgueglia
Starring	Jonathan Walker Rhea Silver-Smith Lauren Katz Rose Marie John O'Hurley Brenda Strong Todd Susman
Voices of	Ronn Lucas
Composer	Ray Colcord
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	6 (3 unaired)
Production
Executive producer	David Tyron King
Producer	Wenda Fong
Cinematography	Walter Glover
Running time	30 minutes
Production companies	Allan Katz Productions Saban/Scherick Productions Honeyland Productions Lorimar Television
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	February 28 (1992-02-28) – March 13, 1992 (1992-03-13)

Scorch is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS in 1992, and was canceled after three episodes were broadcast.

The title character, a miniature dragon, is a puppet that was used by ventriloquist Ronn Lucas before the series came to be; although Lucas never actually appeared in the series, he did supply Scorch's voice.

Cast

• Jonathan Walker as Brian Stevens
• John O'Hurley as Howard Gurman
• Brenda Strong as Allison King
• Rhea Silver-Smith as Jessica Stevens
• Todd Susman as Jack Fletcher

Premise

Scorch, a small 1,300-year-old dragon, awakens from a 100-year sleep in 1992. While flying around, he's struck by lightning and he crash-lands in front of the apartment of Brian Stevens (Jonathan Walker) and his daughter Jessica (Rhea Silver-Smith). The next day, as a result of awkward circumstances, Brian lands a job as a TV weatherman at New Haven, Connecticut television station WWEN-TV by pretending that he's a ventriloquist and Scorch is his puppet; no one except Brian and Jessica knows that Scorch is a real dragon.

Episodes

Six episodes were made, but only three were aired.

Nº	Title	Directed by:	Written by:	Original air date
1	"Pilot"	Zane Buzby	Allan Katz	February 28, 1992 (1992-02-28)
After crashing in front of Brian's apartment, Scorch soon endears himself to Brian's 8-year-old daughter, but not to Brian. However, he persuades Brian to take him along to a job interview, concealed in a bag. Scorch pops out of the bag during the interview, and Brian must think quickly...
2	"Dragon Flu"	Zane Buzby	Allan Katz	March 6, 1992 (1992-03-06)
Scorch is suffering from dragon flu; the symptoms include amnesia, unconsciousness, coughing, swearing, and barking. Unfortunately, Brian and Scorch have to present a "Man of the Year" award to the station's boss.
3	"You Gaslight Up My Life"	John Sgueglia	Bill Richmond	March 13, 1992 (1992-03-13)
Scorch becomes effusive and annoys everyone after a photo of him appears on the cover of the new TV magazine.
4	"First Time"	Zane Buzby	Lee Aronsohn	N/A
Scorch tries to help Brian find a girlfriend, but Scorch's obtrusive ways prove to be embarrassing.
5	"Scorch Likes It Hot"	Howard Storm	Joe Toplyn	N/A
Dr. Joyce Brothers gives suggestions to the head of the station, such as replacing Brian's "puppet" with a female one.
6	"Money, Money, Money"	Jim Drake	Allan Katz	N/A
Scorch discovers the Home Shopping Channel, and maxes out Brian's credit card. Scorch then tries to make some of Brian's money back by inviting everyone from the station to a poker game.

External links

• Scorch at IMDb