Dear John The Return of Ricky (Season 1, Episode 11)
TV Episode | Comedy

Dear John

The Return of Ricky (Season 1, Episode 11)

TV Episode | Comedy

The support group arranges for Ricky to play a concert in a small venue to boost his sagging morale over a faded career but Ricky is mortified to be outclassed when Freddie and the Dreamers perform.

Director

Michael Karm

Writers

Bob Ellison (developed by) | Peter Noah (developed by) | John Sullivan (written by) (based on characters from the BBC television series "Dear John" created by)

Producers

Bob Ellison | Pamela Grant | Dave Hackel

Cinematographer

Marvin V. Rush (as Marvin Rush)

Editor

Lee Mansis

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 19, 1989

Release date

Jan 19, 1989 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
Judd Hirsch John Lacey John Lacey See fewer	The Fabelmans (2022)
Jere Burns Kirk Morris Kirk Morris See fewer	Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001)
Jane Carr Louise Mercer Louise Mercer See fewer	31 (2016)
Harry Groener Ralph Drang Ralph Drang See fewer	A Cure for Wellness (2016)
Isabella Hofmann Kate McCarron Kate McCarron See fewer	Burlesque (I) (2010)
Billie Bird Mrs. Margie Philbert Mrs. Margie Philbert See fewer	Sixteen Candles (1984)
Freddie Garrity Freddie Garrity Freddie Garrity See fewer	Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)
Mary Anne Schafer Helen Helen See fewer	Mad About You (1992)
Trevor Eve Ricky Fortune Ricky Fortune See fewer	Waking the Dead (2000)
Tom Willett Tom (uncredited) Tom (uncredited) See fewer	Dear John (1988)