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*Trial and Error*
Trial and Error
Created by	Don Seigel; Jerry Perzigian
Starring	Paul Rodriguez; Eddie Velez
Composer	Ray Colcord
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8 (5 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Donald L. Seigel; Jerry Perzigian; Howard Brown; Tommy Chong
Producer	Al Aidekman
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	30 minutes
Production companies	ELP Communications; Columbia Pictures Television
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	March 15 –; March 29, 1988

Trial and Error is an American sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from March 15 to March 29, 1988. It was canceled after the third episode, leaving the remaining five episodes unaired.

Development

Trial and Error evolved from a pilot entitled The Family Martinez created by comedian Tommy Chong, about a reformed Latino gang member who became a trial lawyer and moved back in with his family in East Los Angeles, California. CBS liked the concept, but wanted to change it from a family sitcom to a buddy comedy, and it was subsequently reworked as Amigos by Don Seigel and Jerry Perzigian. Chong remained on board as a producer, but "never showed up" to any of the writing sessions. Paul Rodriguez objected to the title Amigos, saying it was too stereotypical, and the title was changed to Trial and Error.^[1]

Brad Pitt was cast as the bellboy in the second episode, entitled "Bon Appetit." According to executive producer Jerry Perzigian, this was Pitt's first paid Hollywood job. Pitt had arrived from Springfield, Missouri, only three days before the shoot, which took place on November 17, 1987.^[2]^[3] The episode aired on CBS on March 22, 1988.

Premise

The series is about two Latino roommates – John Hernandez and Tony Rivera – living in Los Angeles. John is an attorney and Tony is a T-shirt salesman.^[4]

Cast

Eddie Velez as John Hernandez
Paul Rodriguez as Tony Rivera
John de Lancie as Bob Adams
Debbie Shapiro as Rhonda
Stephen Elliott as Edmund Kittie
Susan Saldivar as Lisa

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	"Pilot"	Andrew D. Weyman	Unknown	March 15, 1988 (1988-03-15)
John has an embarrassing first day at a prestigious law firm.
2	"Bon Appetit"	Andrew D. Weyman	Steven Kunes	March 22, 1988 (1988-03-22)
John invites his boss over for dinner. Guest star: Brad Pitt as the bellboy.
3	"Man's Best Friend"	Andrew D. Weyman	Al Aidekman	March 29, 1988 (1988-03-29)
Tony wants John to testify against the canine movie star that bit him.
4	"Deride and Conquer"	Andrew D. Weyman	TBD	Unaired
5	"Ring of Truth"	Andrew D. Weyman	TBD	Unaired
6	"Casino Night"	Andrew D. Weyman	TBD	Unaired
7	"Strike Three, You're Out"	Andrew D. Weyman	TBD	Unaired
8	"Born to Squirm"	Andrew D. Weyman	TBD	Unaired