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Seasons:

1 full episode list

Release Date:

24 September 1994 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy more

Tagline:

The story of 4 daughters-in-law...And the mother of all mothers-in-law

Plot:

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

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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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Additional Details

Also Known As:

The Five Mrs. Buchanans (USA) (alternative spelling)
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Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Stereo


Fun Stuff

Quotes:

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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Alex, Vivian, Delilah, Bree, and Emma: T-F-M-B., 9 April 1999
Author: OneDones from Evanston, Illinois

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...

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