Favorite Son 1988
“The only thing more dangerous than his politics... is the woman behind them.”
What is Favorite Son?
Favorite Son is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 255 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 30, 1988
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Favorite Son is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 3 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A 1988 miniseries that dives into high‑stakes political intrigue.”
- Ensemble cast featuring Harry Hamlin and Linda Kozlowski
- Timely election‑season storyline
- Adapted from Steve Sohmer’s novel
- Limited to a short miniseries run
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy 1980s political drama with a strong ensemble cast.
Contains mature political themes and intense drama, suited for adult audiences.
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When did Favorite Son originally air?
It premiered on NBC in 1988, a week before that year’s presidential election.
Who are the main actors in the series?
The cast includes Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and Jason Alexander.
What is Favorite Son based on?
It is adapted from the 1987 novel of the same name by Steve Sohmer.
What genres describe the series?
It is classified as war & politics, action & adventure, and drama.
Who wrote the teleplay for Favorite Son?
Steve Sohmer, who also authored the original novel, wrote the teleplay.
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