# Joe's Life > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Joe's_Life > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Joe's_Life.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe's_Life > Source revision: 1345946150 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 1993 American sitcom TV series Joe's Life Genre Sitcom Created by Bob Myer Starring Peter Onorati Mary Page Keller George DiCenzo Mimi Kennedy Robert Hy Gorman Spencer Klein Morgan Nagler Danny Masterson Composer Donald Markowitz Country of origin United States Original language English No. of seasons 1 No. of episodes 11 (1 unaired) Production Producers Nat Bernstein Mitchel Katlin Lee Aronsohn Rita Dillon Running time 30 minutes Production companies Bob Myer Productions ABC Productions Original release Network ABC Release September 29 (1993-09-29) – December 15, 1993 (1993-12-15) Related Camp Wilder Me and the Boys Bringing Up Jack ***Joe's Life*** is an American [sitcom](/source/Sitcom) which aired on [ABC](/source/American_Broadcasting_Company) from September 29, 1993, until December 15, 1993.[1][2] The series was created by Bob Myer, and produced by a.k.a. Productions and Bob Myer Productions in association with [Buena Vista Television](/source/Buena_Vista_Television).[3][4][5][6] ## Synopsis The series starred [Peter Onorati](/source/Peter_Onorati) as Joe Gennaro, a big lug of a husband to Sandy ([Mary Page Keller](/source/Mary_Page_Keller)) and father of three who had just been laid off from his executive position at an aircraft factory. Joe was understandably miffed, as he had recently worked his way up to the position after starting out on the assembly line years earlier. His untold period of unemployment brought him the duty of being a domestic 24 hours a day, something he faced with great apprehension. In order to help the family through tough times, Sandy was forced to initially take a day and night job, leaving her away most of the time. Joe did the best he could in his new household responsibilities, but with three growing kids, it was often a wild ride. Fourteen-year-old Amy ([Morgan Nagler](/source/Morgan_Nagler)), the oldest of Joe's brood, was the self-absorbed teen; 12-year-old Paul (Robert Hy Gorman) was the super-confident teenage son, whose hormones always got the best of him; and cute little 7-year-old Scotty (Spencer Klein) was just carefree all the way. Butting in on all the chaos was Joe's older brother Stan ([George DiCenzo](/source/George_DiCenzo)), who ran a successful, fancy seafood restaurant with his wife Barbara ([Mimi Kennedy](/source/Mimi_Kennedy)). Stan seemed to put Joe down for his choices in life and his lack of career stability, but all his disdain was quieted when he was able to offer Joe a position as an overnight chef at his restaurant. Joe gladly settled into this job, and in turn eased Sandy's schedule as she now only had to work days (primarily as an office temp). Joe still had to play the part of "Mr. Mom" during the day, leading him on a blazing trail of scrapes caused by the kids, but often Sandy would get involved right with him. Leo ([Danny Masterson](/source/Danny_Masterson)) was Stan and Barbara's teenage son, who idolized his Uncle Joe, much to the dismay of his parents. Also seen were Joe's friend Frank Ruscio ([Al Ruscio](/source/Al_Ruscio)) and Ray Wharton ([John Marshall Jones](/source/John_Marshall_Jones)), an effete, cultured chef at the restaurant. ## Cast ### Main - [Peter Onorati](/source/Peter_Onorati) as Joe Gennaro - [Mary Page Keller](/source/Mary_Page_Keller) as Sandy Gennaro, Joe's wife - [George DiCenzo](/source/George_DiCenzo) as Stan Gennaro, Joe's older brother - [Mimi Kennedy](/source/Mimi_Kennedy) as Barbara Gennaro, Stan's wife and Joe's sister-in-law - Robert Hy Gorman as Paul Gennaro, Joe & Sandy's son and second child - Spencer Klein as Scotty Gennaro, Joe & Sandy's son and third child - [Morgan Nagler](/source/Morgan_Nagler) as Amy Gennaro, Joe & Sandy's daughter and first child - [Danny Masterson](/source/Danny_Masterson) as Leo Gennaro, Stan & Barbara's son and Joe's nephew ### Recurring - [John Marshall Jones](/source/John_Marshall_Jones) as Ray Wharton - Al Rusico as Frank Rasico - George Coe as Grandpa - Kristin Dattilo as Kelly - Staci Greason as Pregnant Woman ## Episodes No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date 1 "A Tail to Remember" Andrew D. Weyman Bob Myer September 29, 1993 (1993-09-29) 2 "Mind If I Smoke?" Gail Mancuso Michael Poryes October 6, 1993 (1993-10-06) 3 "He Ain't Working, He's My Brother" Andrew D. Weyman Lee Aronsohn October 13, 1993 (1993-10-13) 4 "Shop in the Name of Love" Andrew D. Weyman Tom Szollosi October 20, 1993 (1993-10-20) 5 "The Bad Influence" Andrew D. Weyman Lawrence H. Levy October 27, 1993 (1993-10-27) 6 "The Invisible Man" Andrew D. Weyman Ellen Byron & Lissa Kapstrom November 3, 1993 (1993-11-03) 7 "You Can't Take This Job...Period" Andrew D. Weyman Mitchel Katlin & Nat Berstein November 10, 1993 (1993-11-10) 8 "Dear Grandpa" Andrew D. Weyman Ellen Byron & Lissa Kapstrom November 17, 1993 (1993-11-17) 9 "Parental Guidance Not Suggested" Andrew D. Weyman Story by : Rich Tabach and Adrienne Armstrong & Martie Cook Teleplay by : Lee Aronsohn & Michael Poryes November 24, 1993 (1993-11-24) 10 "Yule Be Sorry" Andrew D. Weyman Unknown December 15, 1993 (1993-12-15) 11 "Nightmare on Joe's Street" TBD TBD UNAIRED ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). *The complete directory to prime time network and cable TV shows: 1946-present*. New York: Ballantine Books. p. 518. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-345-42923-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-345-42923-0). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** McNeil, Alex (1996). *Total television: the comprehensive guide to programming from 1948 to the present* (4th ed.). New York: Penguin Books. p. 435. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-14-024916-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-14-024916-3). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["At ABC, Life Goes On With 11 New Series : Television: The network announces its 1993-94 prime-time lineup, dropping 'Homefront' and 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' among others"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-11-ca-34037-story.html). *Los Angeles Times*. May 11, 1993. Retrieved January 23, 2026.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Scott, Tony (September 22, 1993). ["Joe's Life a Tail to Remember"](https://variety.com/1993/tv/reviews/joe-s-life-a-tail-to-remember-1200433238/). *Variety*. Retrieved January 23, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Bark, Ed (September 25, 1993). ["JOE'S LIFE' – Not Bad, Just Bland and Predictable"](https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1993/rt9309/930925/09250309.htm). *The Roanoke Times* (Metro ed.). Dallas Morning News. p. S-12. 9309250309. Retrieved January 22, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["TV REVIEWS : 'Grace' and 'Joe': Unequal Premieres"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-29-ca-40055-story.html). *Los Angeles Times*. September 29, 1993. Retrieved January 23, 2026.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) ## External links - [*Joe's Life*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106037/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Joe's Life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe's_Life) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe's_Life?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.