Synopsis: "Monty" centers on Monty Richardson (Henry Winkler), host of Channel 35's "Rightspeak." "Rightspeak" is a conservative's dream come true--a forum for host Monty Richardson to take on the Clinton Administration, politicial correctness, environmentalists, and any faction which generally displeases him. Monty, a staunch supporter of the First Admendment, leaves no liberal cause unturned in his attempt to expose what he firmly believes is causing the decline of America.

The producer of "Rightspeak" is not only a woman, but an African-American woman, Rita Simon (Joyce Guy), a fact which Monty feels the need to point out as if to prove he is not too far right. Rita dryly puts Monty in his place as often as she can; actually, Monty has a grudging respect for her. Monty has a loyal sidekick, Clifford (Tom McGowan) who verges on obsequious, though he's often the butt of Monty's jokes.

Monty is married to Fran (Kat Burton), a second-grade schoolteacher and throughly modern woman, who, to Monty's dismay, often has no time to cook dinner. Fran supports her husband's right to have an opinion, but she never keep silent about her own more liberal views. Monty and Fran have a loving relationship despite frequent disagreements.

The couple has two sons, twentyish Greg (David Schwimmer) and 14-year-old David (David Krumholtz). Greg returns for Europe with a new girlfriend, Geena Campbell (China Kantner) and plans to become a chef. Neither sits well with his father, who believes that "men don't cook," and who takes an instant dislike to Geena after viewing her pierced nose and hearing that she did performance art in the nude. She and Monty conflict on almost every subject. David, meanwhile, is coping with teen life, which includes a burgeoning interest in the opposite sex.

Monty alternately amuses and horrifies his family with his larger-than-life antics, which provide an ongoing conflict. (Courtesy Touchstone Television, 1993)

The Cast:
Henry Winkler as Monty Richardson
Kate Burton as Fran Richardson
David Krumholtz as David Richardson
David Schwimmer as Greg Richardson
China Kantner as Geena Campbell
Tom McGowan as Clifford Walker
Joyce Guy as Rita Simon

Production Credits:
Executive producers: Marc Lawrence, Henry Winkler

Supervising producer: Katie Ford

Consulting producer: George Beckerman

Produced by: Ana Krewson

Created by: Marc Lawrence

Creative Consultant: Bruce Helford

Produced by Fair Dinkum, Reserve Room Productions, Inc. in association with Touchstone Television.

The Episodes:
1-1 Here Comes The Sun--01/11/1994
Son Greg, a law student returns from Europe with a new girlfriend, Geena.

1-2 The Son Also Rises--01/18/1994
After discovering a condom in his son's possession, Monty takes the issue of teen sex to his viewers.
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Guest stars: Erin J. Dean as Lisa; Charlotte Booker as Mother

1-3 East Side Story--01/25/1994
Geena's in limbo, but Monty's in seventh heaven when Greg's conservative ex-girlfriend comes a-calling.
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Guest stars: Julie Dretzin as Jill and Jim Labriola as Tommy.

1-4 Two Cold Feet--02/01/1994
Fran and Monty visit a marriage counselor after he belittles her concerns over her possible pregnancy.

1-5 The Principal's Interest--02/15/1994
After hearing that the principal at Fran's school is coming on to her, Monty heads for the school with fire in his eye.
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Guest stars: Marcus Giamatti as Newell; Jason Bennett as Josh and Ramsay Krull as Steve.

1-6 Wild, Wild Willy And His OK Corral--Unaired

1-7 My Dad Could Beat Up Your Dad--Unaired

1-8 Eggheads--Unaired

1-9 Baby Talk--Unaired

1-10 The Brother Of The Bride--Unaired

1-11 Those Who Can't Teachm Teach Gym At David's School--Unaired

1-12 Death In Plain View--Unaired