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“Who’s the Boss?” is the latest 1980s sitcom to get the modern-day reboot treatment, Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday.
The studio revealed that Tony Danza and Alyssa Milano are set to reprise their respective roles for an upcoming sequel series to “Who’s the Boss?” that is currently in development.
The modern-day reboot revolves around Danza's Tony Micelli, a former ballplayer and now retired housekeeper, and Milano's Samantha. The daughter lives in the home where the original series was set and is a single mother, Sony said.
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Veteran producer Norman Lear, part of the remake of his original series “One Day at a Time,” is among the “Who's the Boss?” producers, as are Danza and Milano.
'Who's the Boss?' stars Tony Danza and Alyssa Milano will reprise their roles for an upcoming sequel series. (ABC Television/Fotos International)
The new comedy “will explore generational differences, as well as opposing world views and parenting styles within the dynamic of a modern family in 2020,” in line with Lear's shows, Sony said in a statement.
“Who’s the Boss?” ran for eight seasons and 196 episodes from 1984 until 1992. Although it was not a critical success, it was a ratings hit for ABC.
Sony left the door open for the involvement of Judith Light, whose character Angela sparred with Tony as his employer and later romantic interest, and Danny Pintauro, who played her son, Jonathan.
They are “supportive of the new series,” the studio said. “The cast remains very close to this day and the hope is to find creative ways to work them and their characters into the show.”
Katherine Helmond, who was Emmy-nominated and won a Golden Globe for her role as Angela's mother, Mona, died in February 2019 at age 89.
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Whether the original show’s theme song, “Brand New Life,” will be heard again wasn't announced.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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