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Big John, Little John
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Big John, Little John

1976-09-11 · 30 min / episode · ★ 6.8

Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Comedy

A middle-aged schoolteacher transforms into a 12-year-old boy at inopportune moments.

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Creators
Sherwood Schwartz, Lloyd J. Schwartz
Production companies
Redwood Productions, D'Angelo-Bullock-Allen Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

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Herb EdelmanHerb EdelmanBig John Martin
Robbie RistRobbie RistLittle John Martin
Joyce BulifantJoyce BulifantMarjorie Martin
Mike DarnellRicky Martin
Olive DunbarBertha Bottomly
Stephen H. CassidyStanley
Kristoff St. JohnKristoff St. JohnHomer
Cari Anne WarderValerie

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