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Big John, Little John

Big John, Little John

★ 6.8/10•1976•30m•NR•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Comedy
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A middle-aged schoolteacher transforms into a 12-year-old boy at inopportune moments.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 11, 1976

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Sizeable ProblemE130m

A Sizeable Problem

While on a trip to Florida, John Martin stumbles upon the legendary fountain of youth and sips a handful of the liquid. The consequences are unforeseeable, for he begins to revert to his childhood at certain times that are neither predictable nor controllable.

Sep 11, 1976

Episode 2 - Peter PanicE230m

Peter Panic

Big John is cast as Captain Hook in his school's production of Peter Pan, while Little John ends up having to play Peter Pan at the same time.

Sep 18, 1976

Episode 3 - Very Little JohnE330m

Very Little John

John tries a new formula in the laboratory that he hopes will cure him from his conversions.

Sep 25, 1976

Episode 4 - The Great EscapeE430m

The Great Escape

John Martin is detained when a sheriff demands his ID and he cannot produce it. He gets his freedom when his personality changes in prison.

Oct 2, 1976

Episode 5 - Big Scare, Little ScareE530m

Big Scare, Little Scare

John has summoned Mr. Boswell, Stanley’s dad, to account for his son’s continuous tardiness to class for five days.

Oct 9, 1976

Episode 6 - Big Shot, Little ShotE630m

Big Shot, Little Shot

Everyone braces for flu shots in the midst of a flu epidemic.

Oct 16, 1976

Episode 7 - Time for ChangeE730m

Time for Change

John believes he has discovered the secret of the Fountain of Youth, so he calls a press conference to announce his discovery.

Oct 23, 1976

Episode 8 - The Principal Who Came to DinnerE830m

The Principal Who Came to Dinner

Big John's voice in Little John's body and vice versa puts not only Martin in a squeeze but his family as well.

Oct 30, 1976

Episode 9 - Bully for YouE930m

Bully for You

Stanley is again late for the class. The teacher is speaking to his students about the importance of facing up bullies. This leads to trouble for Little John when he's threatened by the class bully, Gasey.

Nov 6, 1976

Episode 10 - Off the WallE1030m

Off the Wall

John is assigned to find who is behind the vandalism inflicted on the school walls.

Nov 13, 1976

Episode 11 - The Missing JohnE1130m

The Missing John

Little John receives a severe reprimand for having played unwillingly a joke on the school principal.

Nov 20, 1976

Episode 12 - Speak for Yourself, JohnE1230m

Speak for Yourself, John

The school prepares for their annual Thanksgiving dance, "Plymouth Rock".

Nov 27, 1976

Episode 13 - AbracadabraE1330m

Abracadabra

Homer wants to quit school and become a magician after believing he made Little John change into Big John.

Dec 4, 1976

Actors

Herb Edelman

Herb Edelman

Big John Martin

Robbie Rist

Robbie Rist

Little John Martin

Joyce Bulifant

Joyce Bulifant

Marjorie Martin

Mike Darnell

Ricky Martin

Olive Dunbar

Bertha Bottomly

Stephen H. Cassidy

Stanley

Kristoff St. John

Kristoff St. John

Homer

Cari Anne Warder

Valerie

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