Small & Frye
Small & Frye is an American television sitcom about a pair of private detectives, one of whom has the involuntary power to shrink to a small size. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, this series was broadcast on CBS in 1983, but only lasted for six episodes.
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Plot Summary
This short-lived sitcom followed the professional and personal lives of two eccentric private investigators. Set in Los Angeles, the series featured the duo tackling various quirky cases, often involving eccentric clients and unusual circumstances. The show aimed for lighthearted humor and episodic adventures.
Critical Reception
Small & Frye was a critical and commercial failure, quickly canceled after only a few episodes. It was largely ignored by critics upon its brief airing, and contemporary reviews, if any existed, were not widely preserved. Its failure is often attributed to a weak premise and unengaging characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Premise was unoriginal and poorly executed.
- Characters lacked depth and comedic timing.
- Show failed to find an audience.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not available due to the show's obscurity and short run.
Fun Fact
The series was part of an experimental programming block by CBS in 1983 that aimed to test new sitcom concepts, most of which were unsuccessful.
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