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Rodney :: Pilot (01x01)

 
Episode Information
 
Title: Pilot
Episode #: 01x01
Production Number: 101
Original Airdate: Tuesday September 21st, 2004
10/10 (1 Vote cast)
Episode Crew
Director: Robert Berlinger
Story: Don Reo
Damon Wayans (1)
Ric Swartzlander
Teleplay: Ric Swartzlander
 
Episode Summary
 
Rodney quits his job at the fiberglass plant to pursue his old comedy routine and receives less than positive support from Trina. With a job offer from Trina’s dad on the table, Rodney has to decide if he’ll swallow his pride or follow his dreams.
 
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Guest Stars
 
Guest Stars
Jon ReepplayedGerald BobRecurring (first appearance)
Mac DavisplayedCarlRecurring (first appearance)
Celeste FrazierplayedWoman 
Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. (1)playedWal-Mart Greeter 
Cheryl RhoadsplayedWanda 
Eddie Montgomery (1)playedMike 
John Marshall Jones (1)playedBurt 
Matthew FraumanplayedTim 
Michael Patrick McGillplayedGuy at Party 
 
Main Cast
 
Rodney CarringtonplayedRodney Hamilton
Jennifer AspenplayedTrina Hamilton
Nick SearcyplayedBarry
Oliver Davis (1)playedJack Hamilton
Matthew JostenplayedBo Hamilton
Amy PietzplayedCharlie
 
Episode Notes
 
The pilot episode is "Dedicated to the Memory of Barry Martin, 'Famous Comedian,' a friend of Rodney Carrington who passed away in 2003.
 
The song "Dancing with a Man" was first featured on Rodney Carrington's 1998 album Hangin' with Rodney and later on his greatest hits compilation.
 
Rodney's standup act about Wal-Mart was first featured on his 1998 album Hangin' with Rodney as "Tips on Shopping, Entertainment & Life" and later on his greatest hits compilation as "Wal-Mart". An excerpt can be heard at his official site.
 
 
Featured Songs
 
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Rodney CarringtonDancing with a ManPrior to ending credits
 
Episode Quotes
 
Rodney: (golfing with Barry) I've been tellin' Trina for years I'd take her to Hawaii when she turned 30. Now I don't know what I'm gonna do.
Barry: Well, tell her you'll take her twice when she turns 60.
 
Trina: (as Rodney contemplates a job with Carl) It's a job Rodney. It pays money.
Rodney: A used car salesman Trina? Are you crazy? I'm gonna have a hard enough time gettin' into Heaven as it is.
 
 
Other Episode Crew
 
Executive ProducerDavid Himelfarb  |  Ric Swartzlander
ProducerJason Fisher (1)  |  Mark Gross
Associate ProducerScott Schofield
Production DesignerMichael Hynes (1)
EditorDavid Helfand
CastingGayle Pillsbury  |  Bonnie Zane
Unit Production ManagerJason Fisher (1)
First Assistant DirectorSean Mulcahy
Second Assistant DirectorCatherine Schlesinger
MusicSteve Dorff
Costume DesignerNicole Gorsuch
HairstylistMichelle Weiss
Make-upSergio Lopez-Rivera
Set DecoratorLisa De Los Reyes
Property MasterJode S. Mann (1)
Production Sound MixerRichard Masci
Script SupervisorLinda Hiromi Ota
Production CoordinatorSheryl Hayward
Director of PhotographyJames W. Roberson
Costume SupervisorLaura Guzik
 
 
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