---
title: "Brothers and Sisters"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/brothers-and-sisters-1979"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 10112
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Brothers and Sisters (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/brothers-and-sisters-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Brothers and Sisters is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 12 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This short-lived 1979 American sitcom attempted to capitalize on a hit motion picture."

### Why Watch
- capitalizes on animal house success
- part of a 1979 frat-house comedy trend

### Caveats & Content Note
- aired for only a few months
- limited available episode information
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is that of an American sitcom from 1979.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, sitcom

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/brothers-and-sisters-1979#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Bob Brunner, Arthur Silver
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **William Windom** as *Larry Krandall*
- **Chris Lemmon** as *Milos 'Checko' Sabolcik*
- **Randy Brooks** as *Ronald Holmes III*
- **Mary Crosby** as *Suzy Cooper*
- **Larry Anderson** as *Harlan Ramsey*
- **Jon Cutler** as *Stanley Zipper*
- **Amy Johnston** as *Mary Lee*
- **Ric Mancini** as *Mr. Zipper*
- **Fay Hauser** as *Diana*
- **Iris Adrian** as *Monique*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Brothers and Sisters air?
The series aired on NBC from January to April 1979.

### Q: What network broadcast the series?
The series was broadcast on NBC.

### Q: What inspired the series?
The series attempted to capitalize on the success of the 1978 motion picture National Lampoon's Animal House.

### Q: What genre is Brothers and Sisters?
It is an American sitcom and frat-house comedy series.

### Q: Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Dennis Steinmetz, Nick Abdo, and Tony Mordente.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Brothers and Sisters — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/10112)
- [Brothers and Sisters (1979) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/149024-brothers-and-sisters)
- [Brothers and Sisters (1979)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/brothers-and-sisters)
- [Bratři a sestry (seriál) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brat%C5%99i_a_sestry_(seri%C3%A1l))

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