Larry Shue’s “The Nerd” (1989) – Unsold TV Pilot
Unsold pilot for a 1989 sitcom adapted from the play of the same name, with Robert Joy reprising the role he played in the 1987 Broadway production. The pilot was eventually broadcast on March 2, 1996.
Cast/Crew:
John Dye as Willum Boyd
Harley Jane Kozak as Tansy Boyd
Robert Joy as Rick Steadman
M. Emmett Walsh as Warnock Waldgrave
Toni Sawyer as Celia Waldgrave
Teleplay by Donald Todd
Directed by James Burrows
Based on the play by Larry Shue
Disclaimer: This pilot episode has not been officially seen since its sole broadcast in March 1996. I have put this low-quality VHS dupe online as a courtesy to YouTube viewers and do not claim ownership of the material. If there’s a problem, please contact me directly and the video will be removed.
Credit to : Vinnie Rattolle