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Comedy 1977

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Billy Crystal had his first major role as part of an ensemble of offbeat characters in this parody of the soap opera genre. Boasting a combination of implausible scenarios, exaggerated melodrama and a liberal dose of wackiness in the lives of two intermingled families, the series was critically acclaimed following its debut in 1977.

Comedy 1977

Starring Katherine Helmond, Robert Mandan, Jimmy Baio

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The Campbells and the Tates, the offbeat families of two sisters, are introduced.

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EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Jessica and Mary share secrets; Burt's long-lost son arrives.

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EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Jessica hides in the kitchen when her relatives, the Campbells, come to dinner.

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EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Affairs go sour; Jodie's lover confesses; Danny attacks Burt.

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EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Jodie announces his surgery; Corinne pines for Father Tim.

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EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Corrine wants to live with Peter; Danny has one last chance.

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Katherine Helmond

Jessica Tate
Robert Mandan

Chester Tate
Jimmy Baio

Billy Tate
Arthur Peterson

The Major
Jennifer Salt

Eunice Tate

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COMEDY

Billy Crystal had his first major role as part of an ensemble of offbeat characters in this parody of the soap opera genre. Boasting a combination of implausible scenarios, exaggerated melodrama and a liberal dose of wackiness in the lives of two intermingled families, the series was critically acclaimed following its debut in 1977.

Information

Studio: American Broadcasting Company
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1977

Languages

Audio: English (United States) (AAC)