On Our Own is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1994, until April 14, 1995. The series stars Ralph Louis Harris and six real life siblings: Jazz, Jocqui, Jake, JoJo, Jurnee, and Jussie Smollett.
The series was created and executive produced by David W. Duclon, one of the executive producers of Family Matters. The series was also produced by Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett, who developed the show. Suzanne de Passe (who also executive produced Sister, Sister and later Smart Guy) and Suzanne Coston were additional executive producers, with Duclon's longtime colleague Gary Menteer acting as co-executive producer (who also was a producer/writer on Family Matters, to which he returned when On Our Own was canceled).
The series was produced by Miller-Boyett Productions, with associates Lightkeeper Productions (Duclon's company) and de Passe Entertainment. On Our Own was the first Miller-Boyett sitcom to be produced by Warner Bros. Television for its entire run.
Synopsis The series centers on the Jerrico family, consisting of seven brothers and sisters in the O'Fallon Park neighborhood of St. Louis. Six months prior to the series, a car crash killed both their parents. Since then, they have been raised by the eldest brother, Josh (Harris). Having aired on Sunday nights at 7:30/6:30c during the first half of the season, On Our Own was moved to the 9:30/8:30c time slot following Step by Step on TGIF when it returned in March 1995. The changes to the series in the spring didn't help ratings, and after six more episodes, the show had the plug pulled by ABC.
Cast
Main Ralph Louis Harris as Josh Jerrico/Aunt Jelcinda ("Mama J") JoJo Smollett as Jimi Jerrico Jazz Smollett as Jai Jerrico Jussie Smollett as Jesse Jerrico Jurnee Smollett as Jordee Jerrico Jake Smollett as Joc Jerrico Jocqui Smollett as Jarreau Jerrico Roger Aaron Brown as Mr. Gordon Ormsby (1994) Kimberley Kates as Alana Michaels (1994) Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly as Hannah (pilot only) T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh as Scotti Decker (1995) Karen Kim as Suki (1995) Laura Ponce as Nails (1995)
Recurring Cindy Herron as Shannon Deon Richmond as Kevin Bumper Robinson as Nat
Episodes
Syndication The series was briefly re-aired on TV One in 2007.
Award nominations Year Award Result Category Recipient1995Young Artist AwardsBest Performance by an Actor Under Ten in a TV SeriesJake SmollettBest Performance by an Actress Under Ten in a TV SeriesJurnee Smollett
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