Walter and Emily (television) Television series on NBC, from November 16, 1991, to February 22, 1992. After 40 years of marriage, Walter and Emily Collins still bicker, but this disguises their deep love for each other. Their divorced son moves back in with them, bringing his 11-year-old son, Zack, and hoping that Walter and Emily will help care for him. Stars Cloris Leachman (Emily Collins), Brian Keith (Walter Collins), Christopher McDonald (Matt Collins), Matthew Lawrence (Zack Collins), Edan Gross (Hartley Thompson).