Back in 1982, it was perfectly fine to refer to the 12-year-old star of Silver Spoons as Ricky Schroder. It wouldn't be until his young adult years, when he went on to star in such projects as Lonesome Dove, 24, and NYPD Blue that Schroder would try to distance himself from the sitcom that made him a household name and replace Ricky with Rick. But no matter how many plum roles Schroder gets, we will always have fond memories of Ricky--or the Rickster, as he was sometimes called on the show. The first season opens with millionaire man-child Edward Stratton III (Joel Higgins) learning that he is the father of a tween boy. Straight out of military school, little Ricky moves in with his dad and the two fill needs in each other's lives that they didn't realize needed filling. Schroder already had proven his dramatic acting chops in the 1979 theatrical release The Champ, for which he won a Golden Globe. With Silver Spoons--especially during the first couple seasons--he didn't have to do much else than look adorable (And look adorable he does). Playing the wise child to Higgins' somewhat immature (and emotionally stunted) dad, he's a natural whether helping his father land a date, dealing with a school bully, or making sure his father and grandfather come to terms with their complicated relationship.

Cast and Characters

• Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton
• Joel Higgins as Edward Stratton III
• Erin Gray as Kate Summers Stratton
• Leonard Lightfoot as Leonard Rollins (1982-1983)
• Franklyn Seales as Dexter Stuffins
• Jason Bateman as Derek Taylor (1982-1984)
• Corky Pigeon as Freddy Lippincottleman (1983-1985)
• Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfoso Spears (1984-1987)
• Bobby Fite as J.T Martin (1983-1984)
• John Houseman as Grandfather Edward Stratton II
• Ray Wilson as Uncle Harry Summers (1985)
• Billy Jacoby as Brad (1985-1986)

Broadcast History, Episode Guide & TV Schedule

First Telecast: September 25, 1982
Last Telecast: March 3, 1987
Number of Seasons: 5
Number of Episodes: 116
Original Network: NBC
Original Primetime TV Schedule:

• September 1982- September 1984, NBC, Saturday 8:30-9:00pm
• September 1984- May 1985, NBC, Sunday 7:00-7:30pm
• June 1985- March 1986, NBC, Sunday 7:30-8:00pm
• May 1986- September 1986, NBC, Sunday 7:00-7:30pm
• Syndication - October 1986 May 1987

Theme Song Lyrics and Intro

"Together" by Bob Wirth and Rik Howard.

Here we are, face to face A couple of Silver Spoons. Hopin’ to find, we’re two of a kind Making a go, making it grow. Together, we’re going to find our way. Together, taking the time each day. To learn all about those things you just can’t buy. Two Silver spoons together. You and I together (We’re going to find our way) You and I together (We’re going to find our way) You and I together

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