The Slap Maxwell Story (1987) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Slap Maxwell Story online in HD.
The Slap Maxwell Story — Storyline
The Slap Maxwell Story is a situation comedy broadcast in the United States by ABC as part of its 1987-88 lineup.
It stars Dabney Coleman as "Slap" Maxwell, an egocentric sportswriter for a newspaper called The Ledger, somewhere in the American Southwest. The Ledger was a very old-fashioned newspaper — Slap still composed his column, "Slap Shots," on a typewriter — and Slap was a very old-fashioned guy. Despite the newly litigious environment of journalism, Slap insisted on filling his column with rumor and innuendo, drawing lawsuits and Slap's frequent termination, to be followed by a groveling apology and his rehiring.
He had an on-again, off-again relationship with girlfriend Judy, one of the paper's secretaries, due primarily to his off-putting personality. Annie was Slap's ex-wife, who nonetheless retained a soft spot for him.
A recurring event throughout the series' run is that at some point in each episode, someone would hit Slap, with a nun even doing the honors in one episode.
The show was created by Jay Tarses, who in 1983 was co-creator of Buffalo Bill, an NBC sitcom in which Coleman starred as a similarly off-putting character, the host of a TV talk show.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Jay Tarses
- Starring: Dabney Coleman, Jeff Doucette, Megan Gallagher
The Slap Maxwell Story — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1987-09-23 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 22 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | ABC |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 4/10 (6 votes) |
The Slap Maxwell Story — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1987-09-23) — Lawsuits force Nelson to fire Slap from sports.
- E2: Episode 2 (1987-09-30) — A nun, Judy's beau, a dog and his ex-wife plague Slap.
- E3: Episode 3 (1987-10-07) — Nelson hires Slap's old nemesis as sportswriter.
- E4: Episode 4 (1987-10-14) — Slap thinks he has died during a day with son Eliot.
- E5: Episode 5 (1987-10-28) — Slap saves a newspaper carrier who was an Olympian.
- E6: Episode 6 (1987-11-04) — Slap mistakenly thinks he can reconcile with Annie.
- E7: Episode 7 (1987-11-18) — Judy hunts for an apartment; Slap misses a big story.
- E8: Episode 8 (1987-11-25) — Slap recognizes The Ledger's prospective buyer as a con artist.
- E9: Episode 9 (1987-12-02) — Judy fills in as advice columnist; Charlie's dog dies.
- E10: Episode 10 (1987-12-09) — Judy asks Slap to her high-school reunion.
- E11: Episode 11 (1988-01-06) — Slap has difficulty criticizing Eliot's writing.
- E12: Episode 12 (1988-01-13) — Slap wins "Sportswriter of the Year" but loses Judy.
- E13: Episode 13 (1988-01-20) — Auto trouble keeps Slap from his wedding with Annie.
- E14: Episode 14 (1988-01-27) — Slap gives a Marine a ride and winds up back home in Texas.
- E15: Episode 15 (1988-02-03) — Slap rekindles an old flame; Judy and Charlie have regrets.
- E16: Episode 16 (1988-02-10) — Slap visits his ailing father; Nelson replaces Slap with a woman.
- E17: Episode 17 (1988-03-02) — Slap abandons Kitty and Texas to get his job back.
- E18: Episode 18 (1988-03-09) — Slap faces indignities upon returning to The Ledger.
- E19: Episode 19 (1988-03-16) — Slap fights for his job and reconciles with Judy.
- E20: Episode 20 (1988-05-06) — Slap is determined to uncover the truth behind the defection of a "Commie mutant" tennis pro.
- E21: Episode 21 (1988-05-13) — Judy wants commitment; Eliot defends his father.
- E22: Episode 22 (1988-05-20) — Disasters strike Slap and he thinks he is dead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Slap Maxwell Story have? 1 season(s) with 22 episodes.
Who created The Slap Maxwell Story? Jay Tarses.
Where can I watch The Slap Maxwell Story? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.