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Created and developed by Carlos Roman - Written by Carlos Roman & Paul Zacheis - Directed by Carlos Roman - Original music by Patrice Olivon/The Demo Studio
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The one-hour pilot "Geezers" celebrates family values rediscovered by four retired men from vastly different cultures and backgrounds, who are united in their fear of growing old alone and the identity crises triggered by retirement. This drama-comedy reveals in flashbacks how the four men meet and end up forming their new "family unit." Through laughter and tears the four geezers face estrangement issues with their real families, while grappling with aging problems of health, mortality and loss of sexual prowess. Embracing both a homeless, runaway teenager, who has escaped an abusive family situation, and a young neighbor, rich in material possessions but poor in family support and love, this unusual household learns lessons in forgiveness and acceptance that help them start the healing processes in their own lives. This video emphasizes the need all of us have for love, acceptance and understanding. "Geezers" presents, in a compassionate, humorous depiction, how unrelated individuals from all walks of life can find the support and love of a family in the most unexpected places. As today's families are increasingly described as "dysfunctional" and are frequently separated by miles and disagreements, this story illustrates that blood relationships are not a necessary ingredient for a loving family.

Spanish, mid 60's, handsome, debonair, successful. Retired Criminal Attorney. Widower. Owns the house. Financially secured.

After a profitable and successful 30 year career as a criminal attorney, Manuel Santos finds himself spending time alone, bored, unable to cope with the monotonous daily routine of the retiree.

After much prodding from his only daughter Amelia, Manuel agrees to take in a good friend as a boarder.

White American, early 60's, divorced, overweight. Well educated. A seasoned thespian. Two sons, Bobby, a stockbroker and Dick, a Computers whiz.

Alfred accepts Manuel's offer to move in. Alfred also does volunteer work at a homeless shelter and has discovered a new passion, gourmet cooking.

African American, mid 60's, widower, postal worker, witty. Happy grandpa of 6-year-old Tina. With only two weeks before retirement, Sam dreads the prospect of being moved, by his daughter and son-in-law, to a California plush retirement home. Sam had managed to put his only daughter, Sandra, through medical school, and, upon her marriage to a fellow physician, they moved to the west coast to start their private practice. Sam met Manuel 27 years ago, when he was still a mailman. They struck a friendship almost immediately after Manuel's's Chihuahua chased Sam for two blocks. This friendship lasted through the years, having lunch together once a week, going to basketball games and, after Sam's wife passed away, going to the finest single's bars in D.C., where Manuel will show Sam the finer points of courting the ladies.

Chinese American, late 60's, widower, former martial arts instructor, funny, sarcastic, smart, full of Chinese proverbs, most are his own. Demanding. Chen Chen met Manuel a few years back, as he was defending himself against a personal injury lawsuit brought on by a student. Manuel represented the student. Although they settled during a recess, Manuel was impressed by Chen's approach to the judicial process; he had had the judge and jury in tears from laughter. Chen's sarcasm and quickness at twisting questions and answers to his favor, together with his demeanor, made him soon a regular at lunches and outings with Manuel and Sam.

Supporting Cast

Amelia Santos: Played by Clio Berney. Manuel's daughter. Psychiatrist

Tina: Played by Siera Fain. Sam's granddaughter

Bobby : Played by Ben Boger. Alfred's son. Smart, ambitious and good-hearted. Stockbroker.

Dick :Played by Richard Kirkwood. Alfred's son. Computer Whiz, wild and irresponsible.

James Patrick Tiberius Rockford III: Played by Daniel Wright. The new next-door neighbor. 14, sophisticated, pompous. possesses the IQ of a genius. Emotionally neglected by his wealthy parents. Spends more time at Manuel's' than his own home.

Gladys: Played by Maria Tsiolis. Manuel's young date

Jody: Played by Tracy Roman. Alfred meets her at the homeless shelter and brings her home .

Mildred: Played by Sandy Lisiewski. Alfred's oversexed date.

Julie Chen: Played by Julie Liu, Chen Chen's daughter.

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