Gimme a Break Cast: The Unbreakable Stars?

Gimme a Break! was an iconic sitcom on NBC from 1981 to 1987, featuring Nell Carter as Nell Harper – an irreverent housekeeper who helped a widowed police chief with three daughters in California before they relocated to New York. It featured an engaging cast of characters as it addressed various social issues with humor and heart.

Gimme a Break! Cast:

The main cast of Gimme a Break Show: This show consists of the following actors and their respective characters:

1. Nell Carter for Nell Harper

Nell Carter was the star of the show, portraying Nell Harper with ease and passion. Additionally, she sang the theme song for the series and received two Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for her performances.

After The Young and the Restless ended, Carter continued acting in various TV shows, movies, and stage productions – she even had her own sitcom called You Take the Kids (1990). Unfortunately she struggled with health issues such as diabetes and obesity before suffering a near fatal brain aneurysm in 1992 which eventually resulted in heart disease; ultimately she passed away at 54 due to heart complications.

2. Dolph Sweet as Carl Kanisky

Dolph Sweet played Carl Kanisky, the stern yet caring police chief and father to three girls who employed and befriended Nell but often clashed with her over parenting matters.

Sweet was an experienced actor, known for many roles on both film and TV prior to appearing on Gimme a Break!. Additionally, he taught drama at Columbia University. Unfortunately, Sweet passed away due to cancer during season 4 of Gimme a Break!; his death being written into the show.

3. Kari Michaelsen in her role of Katie Kanisky

Kari Michaelsen portrayed Katie Kanisky, Carl’s eldest and most disobedient daughter. Often involved in romantic liaisons or social causes, Katie also demonstrated talent for singing and dancing.

Michaelsen left the series after its fifth season to pursue other opportunities. She appeared in some television movies and guest roles before ultimately retiring from acting altogether and becoming a motivational speaker/author (publishing Kari-On: How to Survive Life After Show Business) while marrying and having a son.

4. Lauri Hendler as Julie Kanisky Maxwell

Lauri Hendler played Julie Kanisky Maxwell, Carl’s middle daughter. She was smartest and most responsible, yet still had a sarcastic side to her personality. Julie eventually married Jonathan Maxwell (a college professor). In season 4, their marriage occurred.

Hendler appeared in several movies and television shows until her character moved with her husband into retirement in Season 5. While continuing acting roles on shows such as Mad Men and NCIS: LA, Hendler pursued other areas of interest such as psychology and animal welfare as well as voice acting and podcast hosting a show called Grown Up Girl Chat.

5. Lara Jill Miller plays Samantha Kanisky

Lara Jill Miller played Samantha Kanisky, Carl’s youngest daughter. Samantha was the most innocent of his daughters yet had an exuberant personality reminiscent of Nell whom she looked up to and often sought advice from.

Miller continued her appearances until the very end, although with reduced roles during its sixth season. Following this role she attended college and law school before entering private practice for several years as a lawyer before returning to acting via voice acting for animated shows and video games such as Digimon (Kari Kamiya), Juniper Lee in The Life and Times of Juniper Lee and Lisa Loud in The Loud House – among many other notable roles she had on both shows.

6. Joey Lawrence as Joey Donovan

Joey Lawrence made his debut as Joey Donovan during season three. A streetwise orphan adopted by Nell, Joey often found himself getting into mischief through his schemes and charm. Additionally, Joey displayed a passion for music which led him to perform several songs on-air.

Lawrence made himself into a teenage idol thanks to his work on Gimme a Break! and continued that fame by appearing in Blossom from 1990-1995 as Joey Russo – an affable yet dimwitted sibling who quickly won hearts across America. Additionally, Lawrence released several albums and singles during this period as well as acting roles on shows like Brotherly Love, Melissa & Joey, Hawaii Five-0, and Celebrity Big Brother.

7. Telma Hopkins will take on the role of Addy Wilson

Telma Hopkins played Addy Wilson, Nell’s best friend and confidante. A high school teacher turned vice principal, Addy was smart and sophisticated – an ideal supporter of Nell.

Hopkins was both a singer and member of Tony Orlando and Dawn, the pop duo formed by Tony Orlando and Dawn. She enjoyed an accomplished TV acting career on shows like Family Matters, Half & Half, Are We There Yet? and Partners. Additionally she appeared in movies like The Love Guru, Trancers and How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming.

FAQ: The Ultimate Guide To Your Questions

Q: When did Gimme a Break! premiere?

A: Gimme a Break! was broadcast by NBC from October 29, 1981 until May 12, 1987 and featured six seasons and 137 episodes.

Q: Who created Gimme a Break!?

A: Gimme a Break! was developed and created by Mort Lachman and Sy Rosen who also served as executive producers and writers on the show.

Q: What was the theme song of Gimme a Break!?

A: Nell Carter performed the theme song of Gimme a Break! and sang its lyrics:

Give me a break; I definitely deserve it and it’s time I made it to the top; give me some support and let’s push towards our goal together

I want a happy ending and am tired of pretending; won’t allow anyone get in my way whoa whoa whoa whoa

Give me a break, the game’s about survival Give me a break and plan my arrival Give me a break, what happened to my piece of the pie?

Give me a break! Give me a break! Give me a break!

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