Goodnight, Beantown 1983
What is Goodnight, Beantown?
Goodnight, Beantown is a television series first released in 1983. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 3, 1983
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 18 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Goodnight, Beantown is a television series first released in 1983. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 18 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Two mismatched anchors clash over a ratings slump at a Boston news desk.”
- Witty newsroom rivalry
- Classic 80s sitcom style
- Features Bill Bixby
- Only two short seasons
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy 80s workplace comedies with a dash of newsroom rivalry.
The series is a lighthearted sitcom suitable for general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What genre is Goodnight, Beantown?
It is an American sitcom.
When did the series originally air?
It aired on CBS for two brief seasons in 1983 and 1984.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows Matt Cassidy and Jennifer Barnes, paired as news anchors.
Where is the series set?
It is set at a fictional TV station in Boston, Massachusetts.
Who were some of the directors or cast members?
Directors include Harry Winer, Bill Bixby, Bob Sweeney, Peter Baldwin, and Kim Friedman; the cast features Bill Bixby and Mariette Hartley among others.