"Kate & Allie" (1984) TV series 1984-1989

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Creator:

Sherry Coben

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

19 March 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

When Allie Lowell divorces her husband and gets custody of their two children, she moves to New York City and moves in with her best friend...

Plot Keywords:

Friendship Between Women | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 4 wins & 24 nominations

Cast

Susan Saint James	...	Katherine 'Kate' McArdle (122 episodes, 1984-1989)
Jane Curtin	...	Allison 'Allie' Lowell (122 episodes, 1984-1989)
Frederick Koehler	...	Charles 'Chip' Lowell / ... (97 episodes, 1984-1989)
Allison Smith	...	Jennie Lowell (94 episodes, 1984-1989)
Ari Meyers	...	Emma McArdle (87 episodes, 1984-1988)

Runtime:

30 min (122 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Alan Landsburg Productions

Trivia:

Allison Smith was a veteran Broadway musical stage performer before she was cast in the series. One episode allowed her to sing by having her character audition for and be hired as the singer of the pop band. The song she sang was "Goodbye to You" by Scandal.

Quotes:

Kate McArdle: Let me tell you something about your father, Emma. He may not always be there for you like some fathers are. But when he is, it's parades and skyrockets. Cherish every moment because he's one of a kind and he loves so much.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Wordplay (2006)

Good show

I used to watch this show when I was growing up. Although I don't remember much about it, I must say that it was a pretty good show. Also, I don't think I've seen every episode. However, if you ask me, it was still a good show. I vaguely remember the theme song. Everyone was ideally cast, the costume design was great. The performances were top-grade, too. I just hope some network brings this series back one day so that I'll be able to see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, when and if this show is ever brought back on the air, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.