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Throb 1986

Name: Throb
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Richard Cummings Jr., Maryedith Burrell, Diana Canova, Jane Leeves, Jonathan Prince

★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 Comedy 2 seasons · 48 eps Canceled

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What is Throb?

Throb is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type: TV series
Year: 1986
Status: Canceled
Episodes: 48
Runtime: 30 minutes
First aired: Sep 20, 1986
Genres: Comedy
Updated: Aug 24, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Format: 2 seasons · 48 episodes
Episode runtime: ~30 minutes
Status: Canceled
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Overview

Throb is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy. Current status: Canceled. Spans 2 seasons and 48 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Divorcee Sandy juggles a new record label job and teen son in quirky 80s sitcom.”

#lighthearted #80s #workplace #family #comedic

Reasons to watch

Sharp humor set in a music‑industry backdrop
Relatable single‑parent storyline
Ensemble cast with witty supporting characters

Keep in mind

Originally syndicated, so episodes may be hard to locate
Period‑specific style may feel dated to modern viewers

Watch it if you enjoy breezy 80s sitcoms about single parents navigating work and romance.

The series offers a light comedic tone suitable for general audiences with no explicit content.

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Cast

Richard Cummings Jr. Phil

Maryedith Burrell

Diana Canova Sandy Beatty

Jane Leeves Prudence Anne 'Blue' Bartlett

Jonathan Prince

Paul Walker Jeremy Beatty

Nicolette Larson

Timothy B. Schmit

John Putch

Terry Kiser

Henry Beckman

Richard Hatch

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When did Throb first air?

Throb premiered in syndication on September 6, 1986.

Who created the show?

The series was created by television writer Fredi Towbin.

What is the premise of Throb?

It follows thirty‑something divorcee Sandy Beatty as she works at a small New Wave record label while raising her twelve‑year‑old son.

Who portrays Sandy Beatty?

Sandy Beatty is played by actress Diana Canova.

How long did the series run?

Throb aired for two seasons, ending on May 21, 1988.

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