Dear John Friends and Lovers (Season 1, Episode 21)
TV Episode | Comedy

Dear John

Friends and Lovers (Season 1, Episode 21)

TV Episode | Comedy

John's work friend Ken comes to him about his failing marriage. John mistakenly lets slip some of Ken's lies to his wife. John's date falls through. Everything is going wrong. At a party, Louise sets John up with Liz.

Director

John Rich

Writers

Bob Ellison (developed by) | Peter Noah (developed by) | John Sullivan (written by) (based on characters from the BBC television series "Dear John" created by)

Producers

Bob Ellison | Dave Hackel

Cinematographer

Eddie Rio Rotunno

Editors

Kenny Tintorri | Ron Volk

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Edit Released

Updated May 4, 1989

Release date

May 4, 1989 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 cast members

Name	Known for
Judd Hirsch John Lacey John Lacey See fewer	The Fabelmans (2022)
Jere Burns Kirk Morris Kirk Morris See fewer	Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001)
Jane Carr Louise Mercer Louise Mercer See fewer	31 (2016)
Harry Groener Ralph Drang Ralph Drang See fewer	A Cure for Wellness (2016)
Isabella Hofmann Kate McCarron Kate McCarron See fewer	Burlesque (I) (2010)
William Sadler Ken (as Bill Sadler) Ken (as Bill Sadler) See fewer	Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
Elizabeth Savage Wanda Wanda See fewer	Hunter (I) (1984)
Billie Bird Mrs. Margie Philbert Mrs. Margie Philbert See fewer	Sixteen Candles (1984)
Morgan Brittany Liz Liz See fewer	The Scarlett O'Hara War (1980)
Nancy Linari Dr. Osbourne Dr. Osbourne See fewer	Spider-Man (2018)
Tom Willett Tom (uncredited) Tom (uncredited) See fewer	Dear John (1988)