''Too Something'' (also known as ''New York Daze'') is an American

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that aired on the

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in October 1995 and again from May 26 to June 23, 1996.

Premise

The show centered on Eric McDougal, a would-be author, and Donny Reeves, a photographer, who were roommates in

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Contest to rename series

The producers ran a contest to rename the series, but it went on hiatus before the show could be renamed. When the series returned in May 1996 its new title was ''New York Daze'' and it was introduced by Jeri Dobson of

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who had won the contest, including a trip to Hollywood.

Cast

Eric Schaeffer Eric Schaeffer (born January 22, 1962) is an American actor, writer, and director. Early life and education Schaeffer was born in New York City, New York, and later graduated with a degree in drama and dance from Bard College. After graduat ...

as Eric McDougal * Donal Lardner Ward as Donny Reeves *

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as Maria Hunter * Lisa Gerstein as Evelyn *

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as Henry * Mindy Seeger as Daisy

Episodes

References

External links

* 1995 American television series debuts 1996 American television series endings Television shows set in New York City 1990s American multi-camera sitcoms Fox Broadcasting Company sitcoms Television shows scored by Mark Mothersbaugh {{US-comedy-tv-prog-stub