ROBERT GUILLAUME SHOW, THE - THE COMPLETE SERIES (ABC 1989) EXTREMELY RARE!!! HARD TO FIND!!! Robert Guillaume, Hank Rolike, Wendy Phillips, Kelsey Scott, Marc Joseph
Short-lived but groundbreaking, The Robert Guillaume Show starred Emmy-winner Robert Guillaume (Soap, Benson) as Edward Sawyer, a divorced marriage counselor whose professional advice often outpaced his own ability to manage life at home.
Edward juggles fatherhood with two teenagers, contends with the well-meaning interference of his traditional, deeply paternal father (Hank Rolike), and navigates a budding interracial romance with his white secretary, Ann (Wendy Phillips), who is raising a daughter of her own. The series sought to explore racial and generational complexities within a modern American family—through both humor and heart.
According to Guillaume’s autobiography, the show was conceived as a thoughtful yet comedic examination of interracial relationships at a time when such portrayals were still rare on network television. However, he later maintained that ABC mishandled the series—airing episodes out of order and advancing a key romantic moment (a kiss between Edward and Ann) earlier than intended. The series was canceled shortly thereafter, making it one of television’s notable “what-might-have-been” projects.
2-Disc Set — 12 Complete Episodes
Disc One
- Hello Again
- Together Again
- Drive, He Said
- Guaranteed Not to Shrink
- Educating Ann
- Fast Friends
Disc Two
- All That Shimmers
- They’re Here
- You Win Some, You Lose Some
- First Date
- The Day After the Night Before
- A Piece of the Rock
A fascinating and underappreciated chapter in late-1980s television history, The Robert Guillaume Show remains a compelling blend of sharp writing, cultural relevance, and the undeniable charisma of one of TV’s most respected performers.
