Jason Bateman plays Ricky's best friend over the first two seasons of the show, [3] replaced by Alfonso Ribeiro over the remaining seasons. John Houseman plays Edward's dour and disapproving father.

Oct 20, 2020 · Jason was, in fact, removed from the show for being "too popular". Although he was given the boot, it was on completely amicable terms, considering the network and its executives …

Mar 9, 2024 · In Silver Spoons, Ricky befriends a group of neighborhood kids including "bad boy" Derek Taylor, played by Jason Bateman. Together the boys got into all kinds of hijinks, learning lessons …

Dec 3, 2024 · Jason Bateman and Ricky Schroder were best friends in the ‘80s sitcom Silver Spoons, with the latter playing the main character, Ricky Stratton. They enjoyed friendship beyond filming, …

Silver Spoons is an enjoyable sitcom. The series ran for five years, on NBC from 1982 to 1986 and in first-run syndication from 1986 to 1987. It produced a total of 116 episodes. That was a good run. It …

Dec 17, 2025 · Bateman shared his favorite moments from working on Silver Spoons, which aired from 1982 to 1987. Bateman specifically shared several stories of adventures he had alongside Schroder, …

Jun 9, 2019 · Before starring in the Netflix series 'Ozark,' Jason Bateman starred in 'Silver Spoons' in 1982 where he played the "bad boy" friend to lead Ricky Schroder.

In this eye-opening behind-the-scenes story, Bob Illes shares how tensions on the set of Silver Spoons led to Jason Bateman's early departure, driven largely by Ricky Schroder's mother.

Apr 19, 2024 · Jason Bateman was featured in a supporting role, playing Derek Taylor in Silver Spoons, Ricky Stratton's "bad boy" friend from military boarding school. Why did Jason Bateman leave the …

So when a young Bateman had dreams of becoming an actor, it was fulfilled through the 1982 show Silver Spoons. This was also a sitcom, like his other shows, but in this one, he played a naughty little …