How old is balki

While ABC loved the premise and script for Perfect Strangers , executives thought the show might get lost in the wave of new shows premiering in the fall of Instead, they proposed producers quickly assemble six episodes to debut in winter as a mid-season replacement.

In order to do this, episodes were taped in record time, with one show airing just one week after it had first been rehearsed. In a network-authorized, pre-Internet newsletter circulated among fans of the series, author Paula Wilshe related a story of a taping that resulted in a bloody mess.

For a scene where Larry is teaching Balki how to be more assertive, Pinchot grabbed his co-star and shook him so violently their heads collided. After some discussion over making Balki a character of Greek descent, producers decided that he would hail from the fictitious country of Mypos. According to Pinchot, this was done because the bizarre customs mentioned in the show might prove offensive to a real territory.

While some of the customs and dress may bring to mind traces of Greece, Mypos is not part of Greece and has its own customs, dress and language. How many seasons are there of perfect strangers? Who played Balki? Bronson Pinchot Perfect Strangers.

Who is Serge in Beverly Hills Cop? Bronson Pinchot. Where is Bronson Pinchot from? Manhattan, New York, United States. How much is Mark Linn Baker worth? Born in St. Perfect Strangers co-stars Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker have been pals since their popular sitcom wrapped 24 years ago after six years on air.

When it comes to Perfect Strangers , Pinchot is more than happy to deliver with a unique backstory. TV reports Pinchot saying in When we were kids, we got a new dog, and my sister suggested we call him Balki — short for balcony.