The series features comedian Steve Harvey, who also served as a writer, in his first starring role.
The series was created by Bob Myer, Rob Dames and Lenny Ripps, and produced by a.k.a.
Madge Sinclair (in her last acting role before her death in December 1995) co-starred as Steve's mother-in-law, Mary Cook.
Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Wayne Collins, Jr., and Benjamin LeVert played Steve's sons Artis, William, and Andrew, respectively.
The series was scheduled on Tuesdays following Full House (which co-creators Dames and Ripps had previously written and produced on) and preceding Home Improvement.