The Art of Being Nick

The Art of Being Nick is an American sitcom pilot that aired on NBC in August 1987. Created by Bruce Helford, the show follows Nick Moore, an artist and environmentalist played by Scott Valentine, who was known for his role as Mallory's boyfriend on Family Ties. The pilot features a supporting cast including Kristine Sutherland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Daman. Despite its promising premise and recognizable talent, the series failed to move beyond the pilot stage, remaining a brief footnote in late-1980s television history.