Step by Step

About Step by Step

"Step by Step" is a classic 90s TV sitcom released in 1991. Created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, the show is centered around two dissimilar single parents, Frank Lambert and Carol Foster, who impulsively get married after meeting during a vacation, resulting into their kids having to live together under one roof as step-siblings. Hijinks, confusions, and lessons on life and family follow as the Lambert-Foster family navigate everyday life.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Bickley-Warren Productions, Miller-Boyett Productions, and Lorimar Television. It was filmed before a live studio audience and ran for seven seasons, between 1991 and 1998.

Actors

• Patrick Duffy as Frank Lambert - Duffy brought authenticity to the role of the fun-loving, easy-going contractor and head of the Lambert family.
• Suzanne Somers as Carol Foster-Lambert - Somers perfectly personified the uptight and over-organized beautician and mother in the Foster family.
• Brandon Call as J.T. Lambert - Portrayed the eldest of the Lambert children, known for his lack of academic skills but a big heart.
• Christine Lakin as Al Lambert - Lakin played the tomboyish and athletic middle Lambert child.
• Josh Byrne as Brendan Lambert - Byrne played the youngest Lambert child, often feeling overlooked amidst his older, more assertive siblings.
• Staci Keanan as Dana Foster - Keanan shone as the smart, sarcastic eldest daughter of the Foster family.
• Angela Watson as Karen Foster - Watson portrayed the stereotypical teenage girl, obsessed with fashion and good looks.
• Christopher Castile as Mark Foster - Castile played the role of the introverted and intellectual Foster sibling.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show has had a variety of well-known guest stars including Danica McKellar and Lee Majors.
• "Step by Step" is included in the "TGIF" programming block on ABC.
• The theme song for the series was composed and performed by Jesse Frederick and Bennett Salvay.

Awards

No major awards have been won by "Step by Step."

Quotes

• Frank: "Family isn't about being easy, it's about being there."
• Carol: "Isn't it crazy how one moment can change your whole life?"
• J.T.: "I'm not as dumb as you think I am."

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's memorable opening theme "Second Time Around" was performed by Jesse Frederick and Theresa James.