On Our Own

Overview

On Our Own is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from September 13, 1994 to April 14, 1995. Created and executive produced by David W. Duclon, Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett, the series stars the Smollett siblings: JoJo, Jazz, Jussie, Jurnee, Jake, and Jocqui. In the O'Fallon Park neighborhood of St. Louis live the Jerrico family, consisting of seven kids: Josh, Jimi, Jai, Jesse, Jordee, Joc, and Jarreau. Six months ago, a car crash killed their parents. Since then, they have been raised by Josh, who often crossdresses as 'Aunt Jelcinda' to evade intervention from social services.

Created by David W. Duclon

Network

• ABC

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Ralph Louis Harris

  Josh Jerrico / 'Aunt Jelcinda'

  20 eps

• Jojo Smollett

  Jimi Jerrico

  20 eps

• Jazz Smollett

  Jai Jerrico

  20 eps

• 

  Jussie Smollett

  Jesse Jerrico

  20 eps

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Themes

• cross dressing
• st. louis, missouri
• social services
• sitcom
• orphan siblings

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