Free Spirit (TV series)
A witch becomes a housekeeper for a divorced father and his three children.
A fantasy sitcom from ABC, Free Spirit ran during the 1989-1990 season. It followed a witch, played by Corinne Bohrer, who moves in with a recently divorced father to look after his three kids. Produced by ELP Communications, the show aired from September 22, 1989, to January 14, 1990.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Fantasy sitcom
- Creator
- Leslie Ray; Steven Vail
- Developer
- Tim O'Donnell
- Starring
- Corinne Bohrer
- Franc Luz
- Edan Gross
- Alyson Hannigan
- Paul Scherrer
- Theme music
- Steve Dorff; John Bettis
- Opening theme
- "She's a Free Spirit"
- Composer
- David Michael Frank
- Country
- United States
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- In the unaired pilot, Christopher Rich portrayed Thomas Harper and Shonda Whipple portrayed Jessie Harper.
- Only the second version of the pilot aired with Franc Luz and Alyson Hannigan in their respective roles.
- The last episode of the fourteen produced was never aired in the United States.
Overview
In the TV series Free Spirit, a lively and mischievous witch named Winnie Goodwinn is accidentally called forth by ten-year-old Gene after he makes a wish. Gene’s father, Thomas J. Harper, a recently divorced lawyer, then hires Winnie as the family’s live-in housekeeper. Winnie cares for Thomas’s three children—Gene, thirteen-year-old Jessie, and sixteen-year-old Robb—who are struggling to adapt to their parents’ divorce and their relocation from New York City to suburban Connecticut. Thomas remains unaware that Winnie is a witch, though his children know the truth. Despite her good intentions, Winnie’s magic often creates chaos, forcing her to quickly fix problems while hiding her secret from Thomas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Free Spirit (TV series)?
Free Spirit was created by Leslie Ray and Steven Vail.
Who stars in Free Spirit (TV series)?
Free Spirit stars Corinne Bohrer, Franc Luz, Edan Gross, Alyson Hannigan and Paul Scherrer.
More in American Fantasy Comedy Television Series
Spotted an error? Know more?
Reader corrections go straight into our review queue. Suggest an edit · How this site is sourced