Throb 1986
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
How long to binge?
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Throb is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy. Status: Canceled. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Divorcee Sandy juggles a new record label job and teen son in quirky 80s sitcom.”
- Sharp humor set in a music‑industry backdrop
- Relatable single‑parent storyline
- Ensemble cast with witty supporting characters
- 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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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.