Under One Roof
Under One Roof was a television programme in Singapore. First aired in 1995, Under One Roof was the first locally-produced English-language sitcom in Singapore. A critical and popular success, the show won the Best Comedy Programme or Series Award at the Asian Television Awards in both 1996 and 1997, a Best comedy actor award,three best comedy actress awards and was a finalist in the "Best Sitcom" category at the International Emmy Awards as well as the New York Festivals Awards.It paved the way for future sitcoms like Happy Belly, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Mr. Kiasu, and Living with Lydia. It starred a multicultural cast reflecting the ethnic makeup of Singapore: Moses Lim, Koh Chieng Mun, Vernetta Lopez, Nicholas Lee, Andrew Lim, Selena Tan, Zaibo, Norleena Salim and Daisy Irani. In later seasons where Selena Tan's character made an appearance, Chinese-Hong Kong actor Richard Ng was cast to play Bobby, Anita's father.
16 episodes
- 1. Joy, Luck & HarmonyHappy homemaker Dolly Tan isn't happy. Too many things have been going wrong. It must be down to bad Feng Shui so maybe she should hire a geomancer. Surely her husband, Ah Teck is willing to spend a little money to make sure there's harmony in their houseCC27minJan 1, 1995
- 2. Music, Ozone & Air FreshenersDenise meets a grungy, angst-ridden musician at the library and he invites her to his concert. Meanwhile, Paul invests in a set of very expensive germ killing air fresheners.CC23minJan 8, 1995
- 3. CandyA new neighbour moves into the flat upstairs from the Tans, accompanied by never-ending noise which drives the Tans crazy. Ah Teck and Yusof decide to confront the threat once and for all.CC22minJan 15, 1995
- 4. He Ain't Pesky, He's My BrotherDaisy is feeling down because her spoilt, younger brother, Michael, is thinking of returning home from Australia to live with her and Michelle. Michael is a chatty, humorous guy but this tends to be overshadowed by his overbearing, obnoxious nature - a side of him Daisy knows only too well.CC23minJan 22, 1995
- 5. When A Man Loves A Woman (Part 1)Meticulous Paul finally meets a girl he likes. Dolly, believing the girl is a graduate and a professional just like her accountant son, is delighted. Meanwhile, Teck displays his handyman skills by trying to repair a broken toaster. Will he or won't he succeed?CC22minJan 29, 1995
- 6. When A Man Loves A Woman (Part 2)Paul, surmounting all obstacles in his path to love, only to encounter some crushing new ones. Meanwhile, Teck, the pseudo handyman, refuses to give up on repairing the broken toaster, much to everyone's despair.CC23minFeb 5, 1995
- 7. Party AnimalDenise wants to have a grown-up dinner party for her 18th birthday but her best friend Melissa has other ideas. Watch what trouble they both get into. Paul, on the other hand, goes for a leadership training camp in the jungle and Ronnie somehow manages to persuade Paul to let him tag along.CC22minFeb 12, 1995
- 8. Hot AirThe hot air flowing around Bishan this week may have caused Ah Teck to develop a case of the unstoppable burps - much to Dolly's dismay. But what adds to the heat is Veronica, the high society siren who has lit Ronnie's fire. Tumult ensures as the Tan meet Ronnie's new flame amidst Teck's belching.CC22minFeb 19, 1995
- 9. Excuse Me, Are You A Phantom?Denise and Melissa have been spotted by a talent agent and so they start on their modelling careers. Melissa is caught up with the glamour but Denise doesn't want to go too far. The problem is, that is exactly where Melissa wants to go. Ronnie helps Paul get a part in the Phantom of the Opera but the road to fame and fortune doesn't come cheap.CC23minFeb 26, 1995
- 10. AbigailIt's the Tan's anniversary this week and Dolly's invited her sister, Abigail, from Taiping, as well as Teck's mother for dinner. Her family has always thought Abigail a little strange - she's very shy, extremely sensitive, and tends to cry a lot. Thank goodness she's only coming for dinner! But Abigail shows up five days early and the Tan have a hard time coping with her and her strangeness.CC22minMar 5, 1995
- 11. Shop Till You DropMisled by Ronnie, Dolly and Rosnah go on a shopping frenzy and discover the magic of buying on credit. But soon they discover the perils of living the cashless lifestyle. The shopaholic complex has some strange repercussions for the Tans, but none stranger than Ronnie's, who becomes paranoid about swallowing pills!CC22minMar 12, 1995
- 12. Vegans And Violas (Part 1)Two business students from Australia are coming to Singapore as part of the AIESEC exchange programme. Ronnie expects them to be moneymad wheeler-dealers like him but they turn out to be a different kettle of fish altogether. Meanwhile, Denise's relief teacher from school, Miss Boo, meets up with Michael and develops a strong attraction for him. Michael doesn't take her seriously but Miss Boo has other ideas on her mind.CC23minMar 19, 1995
- 13. Vegans And Violas (Part 2)Ronnie plots revenge on his Australian friends and Graham, in particular, doesn't take too kindly to his tactics. At the same time, Flora appears to be quite adventurous in her food preferences despite being a vegan. Meanwhile, Miss Boo has been stalking Michael and pressures him into saying "I do". He thinks the woman has one screw loose and despite all his efforts, he just can't seem to shake her off.CC23minMar 26, 1995
- 14. Burn old flame, burnTeck's secondary school sweetheart, Suzie Sim Bee Lian pays an unexpected visit. Teck is happy with the reunion but Dolly is jealous of Suzie's success in life, and thinks Teck wants to take up with his old flame again. Dolly's powerful imagination is matched by Ronnie's fervent desire for Teck to sell his minimart for an unbelievable amount of money.CC23minApr 2, 1995
- 15. Mat Rock & Mee RebusMat Rock & Mee RebusCC23minApr 9, 1995
- 16. Sing A Song Of SallyThis is the biggie that closes the sitcom's first season. Paul joins the contest to end all contests, finding the letters printed behind Guinness Stout labels to make up the name 'Sally Yeh'. And he wins the grand prize - high tea with the real Sally Yeh! Not to be outmatched by Paul's zeal, Daisy is just as tenacious in clinching an advertising account. The Tan family takes a break and comes back with its second season.CCApr 16, 1995
Under One Roof
Under One Roof was a television programme in Singapore. First aired in 1995, Under One Roof was the first locally-produced English-language sitcom in Singapore. A critical and popular success, the show won the Best Comedy Programme or Series Award at the Asian Television Awards in both 1996 and 1997, a Best comedy actor award,three best comedy actress awards and was a finalist in the "Best Sitcom" category at the International Emmy Awards as well as the New York Festivals Awards.It paved the way for future sitcoms like Happy Belly, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Mr. Kiasu, and Living with Lydia. It starred a multicultural cast reflecting the ethnic makeup of Singapore: Moses Lim, Koh Chieng Mun, Vernetta Lopez, Nicholas Lee, Andrew Lim, Selena Tan, Zaibo, Norleena Salim and Daisy Irani. In later seasons where Selena Tan's character made an appearance, Chinese-Hong Kong actor Richard Ng was cast to play Bobby, Anita's father.
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