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The Paranoid Family (Kuruntu Ailesi)

The Paranoid Family (Kuruntu Ailesi) (translated)

TV Series · 1985 · 11 people

Running on TRT 1 between 1985 and 1990, the Turkish comedy series Kuruntu Ailesi is counted among the pioneers of the sitcom form in Türkiye. It began as a stage production: a play called Hüsnü Kuruntu was shown on TRT in three parts on July 7, 14 and 21, 1985, and its warm reception brought an offer for a series. Uğur Erkır directed, and the series first aired on October 10, 1985.

Its run was interrupted. After the 96th episode on May 2, 1988, it left the air, returned on April 8, 1990, and said goodbye for a time with the 121st episode on December 29, 1990, five seasons in all. Gazanfer Özcan and Gönül Ülkü led the cast with Doğu Erkan, Gazanfer Ündüz and Fulya Özcan, and Tilbe Saran also appeared. Adile Naşit stayed until her death; her last two episodes were the 77th, on December 26, 1987, and the 78th, on January 2, 1988, and she missed the December 31, 1987, New Year special.

The story carried on under other names: Hüsnü Bey Amca ran for three years and 155 episodes from 1994 to 1997, and Bizim Kuruntu Ailesi for two seasons and 47 episodes in 1997-1998. Özcan and Ülkü meanwhile also appeared in Ben Olsaydım (1991) and Burnumu Keser misiniz (1992).

DirectorUğur Erkır
NetworkTRT 1

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Cast

Gazanfer Özcan Gazanfer Özcan Actor · died at 78 Hüsnü Kuruntu Tilbe Saran Tilbe Saran Actor · 65 years old Hakkı Ergök Hakkı Ergök Actor · 66 years old Adile Naşit Adile Naşit Film actor · died at 57 Can Kolukısa Can Kolukısa Actor · died at 92 Selahattin Taşdöğen Actor · 75 years old Gazanfer Ündüz Gazanfer Ündüz Actor · 76 years old Zafer Önen Zafer Önen Actor · died at 92 Zihni Küçümen Actor · died at 67 Suna Pekuysal Actor · died at 74 Gönül Ülkü Özcan Actor · died at 87

Also in the cast: Doğu Erkan (Basiret Hala), Fulya Özcan (Ündüz)

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Yeşilçam Nostalgic A viewer raised on the classics, looking for warm storytelling and strong acting.

Kuruntu Ailesi is counted among the pioneers of the sitcom in Türkiye, but for me its real worth lies in carrying the warmth of the stage onto television. The Hüsnü Kuruntu play was so well loved on TRT that a series grew out of it, a sign of a solid theatrical tradition. The rapport between Gazanfer Özcan and Gönül Ülkü is a fine example of that old-fashioned humor which makes you smile without ever turning crude. The episodes featuring Adile Naşit are especially precious; her death was bound to leave a gap. Watching today, you have to accept the slow, patient rhythm of those years.

Series Binger A series devotee tracking character arcs, cast chemistry and season pacing.

Five seasons, 121 episodes and a story that carried on as Hüsnü Bey Amca and Bizim Kuruntu Ailesi: Kuruntu Ailesi is early proof of how long a family of characters can live. The chemistry between Gazanfer Özcan and Gönül Ülkü is the show's backbone, and the family dynamic with Doğu Erkan, Gazanfer Ündüz and Fulya Özcan sits well too. To be honest, though, the run is broken: leaving the air in 1988 and returning in 1990 interrupts the flow, and Adile Naşit's absence is felt. Some episodes may seem slow to anyone used to today's pace; still, it's a warm sitcom that works well for a binge.

Family Viewer Asks whether the whole household can watch it; cares about humor and heart.

A true family show; even the name says so. As a TRT sitcom it speaks to viewers of every age. Grandparents will be reminded of the old days when they see Gazanfer Özcan and Adile Naşit. For kids the humor may feel a bit dated, and teenagers used to quick-fire jokes might get bored. But it's a nice pick for laughing together.

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