Marblehead Manor

Marblehead Manor was truly an outstanding comedy series, and I only wish that more episodes were made. Paxton Whitehead easily steals the spotlight in his role of Albert the Butler, a witty yet manic servant to the Stonehills (Bob Fraser and Linda Thorson). Whitehead & Fraser's onstage chemistry is absolutely genius, while a young Michael Richards adds a hilarious facet to the show as the nieve yet lovable gardener - a much more settling role than his signature character on Seinfeld. This series is a "must-see" for anyone who can get their hands on it.

We (our family) managed to record 13 of the 24 episodes and have watched them many times. We have enjoyed them each time. We would like to obtain the other eleven episodes if they are available. It is difficult to choose any particular character or actor (actress) as favorite since they all seem to be perfectly suited to their parts. Bob Fraser as Randolf Stonehill seems to be a perfect balance of balance of domineering millionaire and immature cry baby although one episode (in which his Aunt and a llama arrive at the same time and in which Mr. Stonehill is hardly present) is our personal favorite. This is a truly enjoyable series and, as mentioned above, we would be pleased if we could obtain more episodes.

I used to watch it a long time ago, before I even knew Seinfeld or Michael Richards (he's great here too) and it's one of the funniest shows I ever saw (and I don't just say that). Watch some shows somehow somewhere and you're hooked. Truly original. Funny Funny Funny.

I knew Michael Richards long before Seinfeld was ever thought of, because of Marblehead Manor. Paxton Whitehead was the ever comical butler who's catchphrase "yes...Madam" always stole the scenes he was in. Many of Richards' mannerisms came to light in this series that later made him so famous on Seinfeld, his underlying silliness ever ready to pour out at a moment's notice that would leave you laughing for hours afterward... One scene involved a woman in a skirt who accidentally got into a mishap, revealing her underwear. Richards' character went through the episode chanting "....blue underpants" in sheer amazement. Priceless comedy. Linda Thorson played the ever proper lady of the house that employed everyone, sometimes unaware of the crazy antics that Whitehead and Richards had gotten the Manor into. In short, terrific comedy that deserved a MUCH longer lifespan than the one season it was given. A must-see when it is available on DVD.

My children and I really enjoyed this show. I was sorry to see it go off the air. It was only on for a short time; maybe a summer replacement.