Scoey Mitchell same name. The series cast members were predominantly black, making it the first American television sitcom since "Amos 'n' Andy" to have a predominantly black cast (Vito Scotti was the sole major white character). "Barefoot in the Park" had also previously been a successful 1967 film starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. It was thought by ABC that placing "Barefoot in the Park" behind "Bewitched" would do well, but because that show was already in a slump "Barefoot in the Park" never developed high numbers for the network. During its first few episodes, "Barefoot in The Park" developed behind-the-scenes strife
Robert Redford northern New Mexico), overcoming big developers who set about to ruin their community and force them out because of tax increases. Other directorial projects have included the period drama "A River Runs Through It" (1992), based on Norman Maclean's novella, and the exposé "Quiz Show" (1994), about the quiz show scandal of the late 1950s. In the latter film, Redford worked from a screenplay by Paul Attanasio with noted cinematographer Michael Ballhaus and a strong cast that featured Paul Scofield, John Turturro, Rob Morrow, and Ralph Fiennes. Redford handpicked Morrow for his part in the film (Morrow's only high-profile feature