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Picket Fences

Pageantry

  • Episode aired Dec 11, 1992
  • 47m
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7.8/10
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Holly Marie Combs and Adam Wylie in Picket Fences (1992)
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When a local rabbi takes the entire public school to court for presenting a Christmas pageant to the town (because the town of Rome happens to happens to be 50% Jewish), the repercussions re... Read allWhen a local rabbi takes the entire public school to court for presenting a Christmas pageant to the town (because the town of Rome happens to happens to be 50% Jewish), the repercussions reveal that a music teacher, who refuses to obey Judge Bone's ruling not to bring on anymore... Read allWhen a local rabbi takes the entire public school to court for presenting a Christmas pageant to the town (because the town of Rome happens to happens to be 50% Jewish), the repercussions reveal that a music teacher, who refuses to obey Judge Bone's ruling not to bring on anymore Christmas pageants, isn't really who she seems to be.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
67
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  • Director
    • Mel Damski
  • Writer
    • David E. Kelley
  • Stars
    • Tom Skerritt
    • Kathy Baker
    • Costas Mandylor
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  • Director
    • Mel Damski
  • Writer
    • David E. Kelley
  • Stars
    • Tom Skerritt
    • Kathy Baker
    • Costas Mandylor
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    Michael Keenan in Picket Fences (1992)
    Holly Marie Combs, Roy Brocksmith, Justin Shenkarow, and Adam Wylie in Picket Fences (1992)
    Picket Fences (1992)
    Roy Brocksmith and Natalija Nogulich in Picket Fences (1992)
    Kathy Baker in Picket Fences (1992)
    Tom Skerritt and Michael Keenan in Picket Fences (1992)
    Ray Walston in Picket Fences (1992)
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    Tom Skerritt and Natalija Nogulich in Picket Fences (1992)
    Lauren Holly and Costas Mandylor in Picket Fences (1992)
    Picket Fences (1992)
    Elisabeth Moss and Adam Wylie in Picket Fences (1992)

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    Tom Skerritt
    Tom Skerritt
    • Sheriff Jimmy Brockas Sheriff Jimmy Brock
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Dr. Jill Brockas Dr. Jill Brock
    Costas Mandylor
    Costas Mandylor
    • Kenny Lacosas Kenny Lacos
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Maxine Stewartas Maxine Stewart
    Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs
    • Kimberly Brockas Kimberly Brock
    Justin Shenkarow
    Justin Shenkarow
    • Matthew Brockas Matthew Brock
    Adam Wylie
    Adam Wylie
    • Zachary Brockas Zachary Brock
    Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel
    • Douglas Wambaughas Douglas Wambaugh
    Zelda Rubinstein
    Zelda Rubinstein
    • Ginny Weedonas Ginny Weedon
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Louise Talbotas Louise Talbot
    Kelly Connell
    Kelly Connell
    • Carter Pikeas Carter Pike
    Michael Keenan
    Michael Keenan
    • Mayor Bill Pugenas Mayor Bill Pugen
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Principal Michael Osloas Principal Michael Oslo
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Rev. Henry Novotnyas Rev. Henry Novotny
    Harvey Jason
    Harvey Jason
    • Rabbi Barry Waldas Rabbi Barry Wald
    Ray Walston
    Ray Walston
    • Judge Henry Boneas Judge Henry Bone
    Linda Kerns
    Linda Kerns
    • Mrs. Piperas Mrs. Piper
    Kristen Lowman
    • Mrs. Marjorie Parksas Mrs. Marjorie Parks
    • Director
      • Mel Damski
    • Writer
      • David E. Kelley
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    Storyline

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    When a local rabbi takes the entire public school to court for presenting a Christmas pageant to the town (because the town of Rome happens to happens to be 50% Jewish), the repercussions reveal that a music teacher, who refuses to obey Judge Bone's ruling not to bring on anymore Christmas pageants, isn't really who she seems to be. —Anonymous
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    8/10
    Quite Striking for 1992
    When a transexual teacher is discovered after many years, a mob begins to go after her. This episode brings forth issues that are being challenged some 30 year later. My only criticism is the sappy ending which I doubt could ever have happened. But still, it must have raised many eyebrows in its time.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1992 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 21, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • David E. Kelley Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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