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1. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: A Day in the Life (1981)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.6
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As Reeves makes preparations for a special alumni game, the four surviving graduates all have very eventful days. College student Hayward applies for a job in the law library of a very ... See full summary »

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Kevin Hooks, Timothy Van Patten

Votes: 23

2. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Sudden Death (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.5
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Reeves convinces the parents of an academically gifted student to let him join the team. Although good at basketball, young Randy seems to lack endurance. Unbeknownst to everybody he has some internal problems causing his death.

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 33

3. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Spare the Rod (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.4
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Reeves is teaching gym. A kid refuses to conform and hits him. Coach returns a punch but feels being an adult he is more responsible. As the story unfolds Reeves is hit with the fact that not all kids can be helped.

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 39

4. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

8.2
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The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.

Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Votes: 10,583

5. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode: The Hero Who Couldn't Read (1984)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

8.2
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Teacher discovers that the star basketball player is illiterate, and makes it his mission to teach him how to read.

Director: Robert Chenault | Stars: Clarence Williams III, Lynn Hamilton, Eric D. Wallace, James Carroll Jordan

Votes: 10

6. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Wanna Bet? (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.2
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Coach Reeves sees a kid hustling basketball on a playground. Reeves challenges him to a one on one where if Reeves wins, this kid comes to Carver to play basketball and finish his schooling. Coach soon learns not everyone can be helped.

Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 45

7. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: On the Line (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.1
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Witherspoon writes for Carver's newspaper. While covering the basketball team he finds out Jackson is involved in a betting ring. Witherspoon must decide between exposing Jackson or repressing the truth.

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 25

8. The White Shadow (1978–1981)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sport

8.0
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A white former NBA professional retires from the pro game and gets a job as a basketball coach in a predominantly Black inner-city high school.

Stars: Ken Howard, Kevin Hooks, Byron Stewart, Timothy Van Patten

Votes: 1,513

9. The Bold Ones: The Protectors (1969–1970)
Episode: The Carrier (1970)

60 min | Drama

8.0
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Victor Bruno, dying from a highly contagious disease, escapes from prison to exact a promise of revenge from his brother on the man who framed him. Danforth desperately seeks both the brother and a boy who came in contact with Victor after his death.

Director: Frank Arrigo | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Hari Rhodes, Louise Sorel, Clifford David

Votes: 9

10. Lancer (1968–1970)
Episode: Lamp in the Wilderness (1970)

60 min | Western

8.0
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Murdoch brings three orphaned Modoc children to an Indian school taught by a determined teacher who unfortunately has little understanding or respect for Indian traditions, a fact which ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: James Stacy, Wayne Maunder, Andrew Duggan, Paul Brinegar

Votes: 25

11. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Albert Hodges (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.0
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After wrongfully being imprisoned, Albert Hodges wishes to finish high school, but is mistrusting of all white people. He is forced to face that his own fears are his worst problem.

Director: Bruce Paltrow | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Kevin Hooks

Votes: 26

12. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: LeGrande Finale (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.0
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The basketball seasons ends with some promise of am improved team next year. The players had gotten in the habit of singing together as a pastime. The music teacher helps them start an a Capella band for the school dance.

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 27

13. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Little Orphan Abner (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.0
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Goldstein's shyness makes him the forgotten man on the team. When his grandfather takes ill, the players show him partial compassion. But only til his grandfather comes home. Goldstein must grow out of his shell and command respect.

Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Thomas Carter, Kevin Hooks

Votes: 27

14. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: The Hitter (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.0
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Reeves finds himself in a difficult position when he suspects that Gomez is being physically abused by his father but cannot prove it.

Director: Marc Norman | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 31

15. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: The Offer (1978)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

8.0
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The players are warming up to the new coach. He is earning their respect by proving his sincerity. But a major sports network offers him an announcing job and that threatens to destroy the bond that has begun with Reeves and the players.

Director: Bruce Paltrow | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 37

16. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Artist (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.9
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Thorpe is forced to consider that his high school basketball dominance isn't likely to reach a large college and even less so to reach the NBA. The art teacher suggests his future may be in painting.

Director: LeRoy McDonald | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 30

17. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Bonus Baby (1978)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.9
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A hustling agent from a low level professional basketball league attempts to sigh Coolidge. He uses fast easy money to mesmerize him knowing he comes from poverty. Reeves makes him took hard before being penny wise and pound foolish.

Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 41

18. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Delores, of Course (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.9
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Jackson is thrilled when his former girlfriend, Dolores, returns to town, but he is unaware that she is now working as a prostitute.

Director: Leon Carrere | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 30

19. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Needle (1979)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sport

7.9
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Hayward's cousin dies from a fatal overdose of heroin. Hayward decides to take the matters into his own hands by getting revenge on the drug dealer who was responsible for his cousin's death.

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 29

20. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Pilot (1978)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sport

7.9
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Chicago Bulls forward Ken Reeve injures his knee, bringing an abrupt halt to his time as a player. His college friend is principal of Carver High School in Southern LA. Principal Jim Willis hires Reeve to teach and coach Basketball.

Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Ken Howard, Jason Bernard, Joan Pringle, Thomas Carter

Votes: 53

21. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: The Death of Me Yet? (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.9
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After experiencing the joy of getting to the city championship game, Reeves and the players are blindsided by a major tragedy.

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 47

22. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Here's Mud in Your Eye (1978)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.8
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Curtis Jackson, has an alcohol problem. Coach Reeves and the team must, intervene to put the bottle down for good.

Director: Bruce Paltrow | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Thomas Carter, Kevin Hooks

Votes: 44

23. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Sliding By (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.8
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Mack Wade, a "can't-miss" basketball prospect, transfers to Carver to finish out high school. Wade has tons of scholarship offers from colleges, both academic and athletic. However, when ... See full summary »

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 30

24. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: I Come on My Knees (1986)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.7
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It's the odd couple revisited when Buntz lets 'Sid the Snitch' bunk in his apartment to hide from a vengeful ex-con.

Director: Don Weis | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Betty Thomas, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 72

25. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: One of the Boys (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.7
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A new transfer student joins the team but when rumors start surfacing that the kid is homosexual, the coach and the team don't know how to deal with it.

Director: Bruce Paltrow | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 45

26. Quincy M.E. (1976–1983)
Episode: ...The Thigh Bone's Connected to the Knee Bone... (1977)

TV-PG | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.6
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A thigh bone is found buried on the building site of a new student union building. Quincy is teaching a class at the university and soon involves himself and his students.

Director: Alex March | Stars: Jack Klugman, Lynnette Mettey, Garry Walberg, Val Bisoglio

Votes: 153

27. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: A Few Good Men (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.6
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As graduation approaches, Hayward begins the process of applying for various scholarships with little success. In the meantime, Goldstein gets awarded a scholarship but for some reason ... See full summary »

Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 28

28. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Feeling No Pain (1980)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sport

7.6
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When Salami hurts his knee in a pickup basketball game he is prescribed some painkillers. Word gets out to a school drug distributor that he has then he becomes pressured to sell some. When busted, he blames Salami.

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 28

29. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Globetrotters (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.6
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When the team begins to dominate, they believe they're too good for community service. Coach aligns with the Harlem Globetrotters to server "Humble Pie" to the Carver 10.

Director: Bruce Paltrow | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Kevin Hooks

Votes: 20

30. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Gonna Fly Now (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.6
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During a party a drug pusher slips PCP in Jeffers' drink. Coach Reeves and a woman who is a narcotics cop work together to figure out who is behind this ring.

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 28

31. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: The Cross-Town Hustle (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.6
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Reese is scouted by another school that has some perks Carver doesn't offer. However, Reece learns a lesson most teens have to learn the hard way there are no greener pastures.

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Kevin Hooks

Votes: 22

32. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: A Silent Cheer (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.5
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Jeff Simpson joins the team. For a time he is able to hide a big secret, he is deaf. The players assume his lack of social participation is a stuck up attitude. Its only a matter of time before the truth shows itself.

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 27

33. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Links (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.5
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Coach Reeves is invited to golf at a country club. He sees it as a chance to show a few members of the team not only golf, but also refinement. Unbeknownst to Reeves the exclusive country club is racial. An unexpected lesson is learned.

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 28

34. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: The Great White Dope (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.5
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Salami is the high school tough guy who gets the idea of club fighting for extra money. Street fighting doesn't translate to boxing as well as Salami thinks he's not exactly the next Rocky Balboa.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Thomas Carter, Kevin Hooks

Votes: 32

35. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Pregnant Pause (1979)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sport

7.4
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Reese's girlfriend claims to be pregnant. If that's the case they must make plans for their future that depend on scholarships, employment and marriage. That's a heavy load for high school students, are they old enough to manage?

Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 33

36. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Salami's Affair (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.4
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Salami is struggling in history and that's threatening to get him suspended from the team. His teacher, an attractive lady of about 30, tutors him but the tutorial session leads to an unexpected and inappropriate affair.

Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 32

37. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: The Russians Are Coming (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.4
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A high school team from the Soviet Union decides to make a stop and Carver and play the team in an exhibition game. There is some tension, but the two teams warm up to one another and ... See full summary »

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 23

38. Quincy M.E. (1976–1983)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.3
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The cases of a brilliant, if Irascible, coroner who investigates suspicious deaths which usually suggest murder.

Stars: Jack Klugman, John S. Ragin, Robert Ito, Joseph Roman

Votes: 7,341

39. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Me? (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.3
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Coach Reeves teaches sex education and the subject is VD. The startling reality hits home when two of the basketball team's leading players may be infected after encountering the same girl. Friendships and confidence is tested.

Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 28

40. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: No Place Like Home (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.3
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Due to a house fire, Coolidge is forced to spend a few weeks with Coach. Coolidge is enjoying the roommate atmosphere and finds the coach less strict than his mother he does begin to wear thin his welcome with the coach.

Director: Betty Goldberg | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Kevin Hooks

Votes: 18

41. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: A Christmas Present (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.3
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Christmas is approaching. Sybil Buchanan is pregnant and ready to reunite with her husband. While he isn't a bad man, he isn't quite as strong on commitment as a husband and father needs to be. Some very important decisions are made.

Director: Betty Goldberg | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 24

42. Dan August (1970–1971)

60 min | Crime, Drama

7.2
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Detective August works the crime beat in his home town, Santa Luisa CA, working with (and against) people with whom he grew up.

Stars: Burt Reynolds, Norman Fell, Richard Anderson, Ned Romero

Votes: 351

43. The Bold Ones: The Protectors (1969–1970)

60 min | Drama

7.2
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Sam Danforth is a big city deputy police chief whose old fashioned way of handling things didn't always work in the changing world. He teams with DA William Washburn, who is more adaptable in dealing with crime.

Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Hari Rhodes, Carl Byrd, Michael Bell

Votes: 66

44. Dan August (1970–1971)
Episode: The Meal Ticket (1971)

60 min | Crime, Drama

7.2
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A young boxer suddenly drops dead in the third round. The autopsy shows an overdose of methamphetamine. Dan August is determined to find the person who drugged out the Boxer.

Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Norman Fell, Ned Romero, Richard Anderson

Votes: 22

45. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Out at Home (1980)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.2
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Coach urges players with the basketball season winding down, joining the baseball team is a good way to keep fit. A few guys agree particularly 'New York' but the baseball manager is burned out with the job and only remains for a paycheck.

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter

Votes: 30

46. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

7.1
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A teen drama anthology that often touched on social issues of the day.

Stars: Lance Kerwin, Samaria Graham, Mara Hobel, Alexa Kenin

Votes: 1,266

47. Lancer (1968–1970)

60 min | Western

7.1
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A tyrannical owner of a vast ranch recruits his two estranged and vastly opposite sons to maintain an uneasy alliance as they fight off forces that would destroy the ranch.

Stars: James Stacy, Wayne Maunder, Andrew Duggan, Elizabeth Baur

Votes: 422

48. CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode: Career Day (1977)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.1
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Ponch flies on patrol in a CHP helicopter and is asked to appear at his old high school's Career Day. Jon helps him entertain the audience. Ponch and Jon locate a missing boy and solve a series of residential burglaries.

Director: Ric Rondell | Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Brodie Greer

Votes: 128

49. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: We're in the Money (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.1
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Coach Reeves takes the team to a tournament in Las Vegas and the players, instead of resting for the games, decide to take money borrowed from schoolmates and hit the casinos.

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Thomas Carter, Kevin Hooks

Votes: 28

50. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode: Airball (1979)

TV-PG | Drama, Sport

7.0
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Coach Reeves receives an invitation for his team to go to San Jose for a tournament. After finagaling the trip money Reeves must deal with players afraid to fly, who are acting wild and a mechanical problem that makes everyone nervous.

Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Ken Howard, Thomas Carter, Kevin Hooks, Erik Kilpatrick

Votes: 31



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