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Sparks

  • TV Series
  • 1996–19981996–1998
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Robin Givens, Terrence Howard, Kym Whitley, James Avery, Arif S. Kinchen, and Miguel A. Núñez Jr. in Sparks (1996)
  • Comedy
Alonzo Sparks is a lawyer who has a practice in Compton. His two sons Maxie and Greg join the practice. Maxie is basically an "ambulance chaser" who doesn't do things by the book. Greg is th... Read allAlonzo Sparks is a lawyer who has a practice in Compton. His two sons Maxie and Greg join the practice. Maxie is basically an "ambulance chaser" who doesn't do things by the book. Greg is the complete opposite but lacks self-confidence. Wilma Cuthbert is an attractive lawyer who ... Read allAlonzo Sparks is a lawyer who has a practice in Compton. His two sons Maxie and Greg join the practice. Maxie is basically an "ambulance chaser" who doesn't do things by the book. Greg is the complete opposite but lacks self-confidence. Wilma Cuthbert is an attractive lawyer who joins the practice and the boys battle over her. Denice is Alonzo's secretary and Lamarr i... Read all
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7.1/10
179
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  • Creator
    • Ed. Weinberger
  • Stars
    • James Avery
    • Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    • Terrence Howard
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  • Creator
    • Ed. Weinberger
  • Stars
    • James Avery
    • Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    • Terrence Howard
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    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Alonzo Sparksas Alonzo Sparks
    40 episodes40 eps • 1996–1998
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    • Maxey Sparksas Maxey Sparks
    40 episodes40 eps • 1996–1998
    Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard
    • Greg Sparksas Greg Sparks
    40 episodes40 eps • 1996–1998
    Kym Whitley
    Kym Whitley
    • Darice Mayberryas Darice Mayberry
    40 episodes40 eps • 1996–1998
    Arif S. Kinchen
    Arif S. Kinchen
    • LaMarr Hicksas LaMarr Hicks
    40 episodes40 eps • 1996–1998
    Robin Givens
    Robin Givens
    • Wilma Cuthbertas Wilma Cuthbert
    40 episodes40 eps • 1996–1998
    Rod McCary
    Rod McCary
    • Atty. Masonas Atty. Mason
    5 episodes5 eps • 1996–1997
    Kiyano La'vin
    Kiyano La'vin
    • Baliff Timas Baliff Tim
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996
    Phill Lewis
    Phill Lewis
    • Det. Floyd Pittsas Det. Floyd Pitts
    3 episodes3 eps • 1997–1998
    Reid J Rich
    Reid J Rich
    • Selfas Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996
    J. Anthony Brown
    J. Anthony Brown
    • Zackas Zack
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997–1998
    Gwen McGee
    Gwen McGee
    • Deloresas Delores…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996–1998
    Lee Weaver
    Lee Weaver
    • Mr. Bibbsas Mr. Bibbs
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996
    Eric Payne
    Eric Payne
    • Judgeas Judge
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996
    Beverly Todd
    Beverly Todd
    • Judge Merceras Judge Mercer…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997–1998
    Ted Rooney
    Ted Rooney
    • Detectiveas Detective…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997–1998
    Hawthorne James
    Hawthorne James
    • Claudeas Claude
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997
    Shannon Frank
    Shannon Frank
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    2 episodes2 eps • 1997
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    Why did this show get canceled
    This was a great show! Why did they cancel it! I loved watching it when it was running and now I love watching the re-runs. "Sparks" is much better than "seinfeld" or stupid "Drew Carry". I find "Sparks" very entertaining and fun to watch. Is it me or are all the Black show getting canceled faster than they did in the 70's and 80's?

    My rating: 10 out of 10
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    • Release date
      • August 26, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sparks, Sparks, Sparks
    • Production companies
      • MTM Enterprises
      • Weinberger Company
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      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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