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7 September 1978 (USA)
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A crusty down-to-earth professor with no previous political experience is elected to the U.S. Senate. full summary
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A delightful show that was cut short
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(Series Cast Summary - 6 of 8)| Jack Albertson | ... | Sen. Joe Kelley (7 episodes, 1978-1979) | |
| Larry Linville | ... | Maj. Gen. Kevin Kelley (7 episodes, 1978-1979) | |
| Sue Ane Langdon | ... | Rosie (7 episodes, 1978-1979) | |
| Sparky Marcus | ... | Kevin Kelley, Jr (7 episodes, 1978-1979) | |
| Michele Tobin | ... | Kathleen Kelley (7 episodes, 1978-1979) | |
| Sandra Kerns | ... | Jenny / ... (2 episodes, 1978) |
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60 min (11 episodes)
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Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Walter Matthau (#4.7)" (1978)
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One of the best shows of the late 1970's. Jack Albertson was a delight, as the caring old man who went to Washington. While it has been over 22 years since I have seen it, I have long wished I could see this show again. Sadly, with a run of only 1 season, it has never made it into syndication.