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Podcast: The S1E1 Podcast
Episode: S1E1: Bosom Buddies
Description: âBosom Buddiesâ is a sitcom that aired on ABC from 1980 to 1982. The show starred Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari as two single men who disguise themselves as women to be able to move into a cheap apartment at a women-only residence. The show often explored themes of gender stereotypes and male/female relationships, using the charactersâ disguises to create comedic situations.
Although âBosom Buddiesâ started with good ratings, it struggled to maintain its audience and was canceled after two seasons. Despite its short run, the show is notable for launching Tom Hanksâ career, who went on to become an Os...