what will JASON BATEMAN be remembered for?
 

When you think of his sister, Justine Bateman, you automatically think: "Family Ties." The run of "Family Ties" was a good, long run, and the show was a huge success.

But brother Jason Bateman is a different story. His childhood is spread out a bit, and when someone mentions him, I think: "Valerie." This series ran about five years - a nice run, by any TV standard, despite the demise of the show's central character, Valerie Harper, after the first season.

But I also think:

-"Silver Spoons" (his sidekick role to Schroeder was prematurely cut short due to Bateman becoming more popular than the show's star)

-"It's Your Move" (a short-lived series where he had the starring role opposite David Garrison, aka Steve Rhodes from "Married With Children")

-"Teen Wolf Too" (I try not to think of this if I can help it, although I don't think it is the worst piece of crap out there, sequel-wise)

What do you think he will be best remembered for?

"It's Your Move" was my favorite Jason Bateman series, tho I don't recall ever watching "Valerie."

Valarie (later called 'The Hogan Family,' wasn't it?) is all I remember him from.

"... most likely to be cast in The Surreal Life 2."

Who?

it's your move was a very good show.

him and the oother guy were always trying to outwit each other, or outsmart each other.

very funny.

I'll remember him as that pretty cool 80's TV actor who was pretty good movie recently.

Edit: Apparently the movie was The Sweetest Thing.

I think teen wolf 2.....kinda funny huh.

The Hogan Family

I loved 'It's Your Move' and had completely forgotten about it until now. Now I have the urge to see it again.

Anyway, I think that Jason Bateman will be most remembered [incorrectly] for Growing Pains.:)

I don't think he will be especially remembered for anything.

Now Scott Valentine, on the other hand, will have schools and bridges named after him 20 years from now.

Is he dead?

He isn't, just his career. :D

Wow, I'd forgotten he was on "Valerie".

The first thing I think of is "Some of My Best Friends" which, unfortunately, was cancelled after only five episodes... Personally, I really enjoyed it. BTW, I also loved "It's Your Move". I thought he and David Garrison played well off each other.

Rob

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Reminds me of one of the Treehouse of Horror episodes of The Simpsons where they spoofed King Kong.


I have to agree with others and say that I will remember him mostly for "It's Your Move".

It's Your Move was really good. A smart kid who wasn't quite as smart as his teacher.

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It's Your Move was a great show.
My brother and I still bring up "The Dreggs of Humanity" episode quite often.
I also liked Tricia Cast his sister in the series back then as well.
Have not seen much from her lately either.

He had a show 4 or 5 years ago, forgot the name - maybe Brothers something, where he lived with his two brothers in Chicago. I thought it was okay, but it was gone after one season.

He'll be best remembered for "The Hogan Family".

http://charliegoose.homestead.com/files/goose.jpg Honk!

The Hogan Family
Teen Wolf Too

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Do you remember the <B>"Dregs of Humanity"</b>

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I still have a few of those shows on an old VCR tape somewhere.

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Chicago Sons. One of the many shows that have gone down in flames w/ the luscious and talented Paula Marshall aboard.

Like nearly everyone here, I fondly remember It's Your Move. I'm glad all two dozen people who watched it are all members here..

That "The Hogan Family" show was on till 1991? Wow...i never knew...i quit watching this in 1989 (and ALF as well)

Remember, the neighbor on It's Your Move was Steve from Married With Children. Hey, the guy plays a great neighbor... you gotta be know for something...

Being the brother of that girl on Family Ties?

FS

I saw an episode of "Little House" about five weeks ago - and it had Bateman and that taller boy walk in on a bank robbery, and Bateman gets shot!

How long did he last on "Silver Spoons?" One season, two?

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I'm thrilled to see so many people remember It's Your Move. It was pretty clever for it's time. Definitely one of my favorite obscure 80's shows. I hope it pops up in syndication some day so I can cap it, I doubt it 'tho. That's what I'll remember him for anyway.

A DVD would be easy to put out - all episodes on one disc, since it only lasted a year.

Nice.

Yes, that "Dregs of Humanity" cliffhanger was great! What a way for the series to end. And the chemistry between Bateman and Garrison was hilarious. Also, the mom was played by Caren Kaye (My Tutor). Hubba hubba.

...having mediocre talent at best (am I being too generous?) and getting paid a lot of money for it.

I think any child actor who gains the type of popularity that Jason Bateman achieved has more than mediocre talent.

However, with that said, some children actors lose it as they enter adulthood. Prime example: Adam Rich.

I seem to remember that the reason that "It's Your Move" was cancelled was because of an outcry of parents who felt that the kid character played by Jason Bateman made all the adults look incredibly stupid. They felt the show undermined parents. As a result, the writers were forced to have the kid get caught by his mother and severly punished which pretty much ruined the show.

I was pretty young when this show was on. Can someone confirm this? That's what I remember.

Whoever was in charge of the writing staff for "It's Your Move" severely undermined the show when Bateman's character got caught with his feet up in his mom's boss's office so early in the show. That's fodder for the 7th Season, at least.

Almost parallels "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Dumb parents, but the film was a box office smash in 1986. Bet the writers for "It's Your Move" ate their loafers after that.

lol, "the boneshakers"

almost forgot about that, he was Albert Ingalls on there (yeah, i watched LHOP and i'm not ashamed of it -wink-)

First thing I think of when I hear the name is "Teen Wolf Too", which is just too bad for him.

It's funny watching old Saved By The Bell episodes when they'd drop his name like he was someone big and important. And now, he's got less of a film career than Dustin Diamond. :lol:

I have fond memories of "It's Your Move". But I also suspect that it's one of those shows that I liked then, but watching it now would be painful.

Sort of like Silver Spoons, actually.

Being popular does not necessarily equate talent. Flip through any number of the teen magazines out there. How many of those singers and actors do you actually think have any talent?

"Teen Beat"

Ha! Corey Haim was their poster-child

Justine's brother.

I remember that Chicago Sons show - mainly because that was the first I ever saw the luscious Paula Marshall. :drool: