[2] In 1986, the USA Network partnered with Paramount Pictures for the first time to create a new sitcom, Sanchez of Bel Air.
The series premiered on October 3 and ran for single season of thirteen half-hour episodes, airing on Friday nights.
The premise of the show follows the transition of a Hispanic- American family as they move from East Los Angeles, California to the luxurious community of Bel Air.
Dave Hackel began his career in the media industry by writing for the television show Fish in 1978.
Their children, Gina and Miguel Sanchez, are played by Alitzah Weiner and Richard Coco.
Next door to the Sanchez's is their neighbor, former musician, Frankie Rondell played by Bobby Sherman.
Having the same fate as Sanchez of Bel Air, she lost to Kaleena Kiff of The New Leave It to Beaver.
[6] Sanchez of Bel Air was a landmark show for the partnership of Paramount and Screen Actors Guild.
The shows in question that were under negotiation The Shield on FX, Monk on USA Network, and The Closer on TNT.