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The Powers That Be 1992

★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 Comedy 2 seasons · 15 eps Canceled
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What is The Powers That Be?

The Powers That Be is a television series first released in 1992. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type
TV series
Year
1992
Status
Canceled
Episodes
15
First aired
Mar 7, 1992
Networks
NBC
Genres
Comedy
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★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
Format
2 seasons · 15 episodes
Status
Canceled
Network
NBC
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The Powers That Be is a television series first released in 1992. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Canceled. Spans 2 seasons and 15 tracked episodes.

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“A short-lived American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman.”

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  • Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman
  • Executive produced by Norman Lear
  • Features a notable ensemble cast
Keep in mind
  • Aired briefly on NBC
  • Some episodes finished airing on USA Network

Watch it if you are interested in American television sitcoms from the early 1990s.

This is a television comedy series from the 1992 to 1993 era.

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What is The Powers That Be?

It is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman.

When did the show air?

The series aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993.

Who served as executive producer?

Norman Lear served as executive producer for the show.

Where did the remaining episodes air?

During the week of January 18 through 22, 1993, USA Network aired the remaining 5 episodes that never aired on NBC.

Who are some of the directors and actors involved?

The series was directed by individuals including Hal Cooper and Art Wolff, and featured actors such as John Forsythe, Holland Taylor, Eve Gordon, Peter MacNicol, and Valerie Mahaffey.

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