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24 September 1994 (USA) more
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The story of 4 daughters-in-law...And the mother of all mothers-in-law
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Set in fictional Mercy, Indiana, this comedy centers around four completely different women who have... more
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Alex, Vivian, Delilah, Bree, and Emma: T-F-M-B. more (5 total)
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 5 of 8)| Judith Ivey | ... | Alexandria 'Alex' Buchanan (17 episodes, 1994-1995) | |
| Beth Broderick | ... | Delilah Buchanan (17 episodes, 1994-1995) | |
| Harriet Sansom Harris | ... | Vivian Buchanan (17 episodes, 1994-1995) | |
| Charlotte Ross | ... | Bree Buchanan (17 episodes, 1994-1995) | |
| Eileen Heckart | ... | Mother Emma Buchanan (17 episodes, 1994-1995) |
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The Five Mrs. Buchanans (USA) (alternative spelling)
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30 min
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Alex:
That woman would qualify for sainthood if weren't for one tiny little thing.
Bree:
What's that?
Alex:
She's a bitch.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Amazing Transparent Man (#7.23)" (1995) more
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This was an incredibly acted, charming, and quite witty little series that CBS never even gave a chance. The incredible and unforgettable cast -- with Harriet Sansom Harris's acid-tongued Vivian and Eileen Heckart's evil-yet-loving Mother Buchanan as standouts -- was quite possibly one of the most near-perfect ensembles ever assembled for a sitcom. While the show could definitely be a little sitcom-y and corny at times, the hysterical one-liners and top-notch performances more than made up for any faults. Check out some of the "TFMB" quotes I've added here at the IMDb! They're absolutely hysterical! It's just such a major shame that the show never lasted beyond one season; it never had the chance to develop into the TV classic it could have been...