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Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 4.0/10

Favorite Son

TV SERIES 1988 1 SEASON

Overview

Favorite Son is a miniseries about political intrigue that aired on NBC in 1988 a week before that year's presidential election. It starred Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and a pre-Seinfeld Jason Alexander. The miniseries was adapted from the 1987 novel of the same written by Steve Sohmer, who also wrote the teleplay.

This production, originally released in 1988, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within War & Politics and Action & Adventure.
  • • Produced in United States of America.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

Jeff Bleckner

Written By

N/A

Starring Cast

Seasons

NO POSTER

Miniseries

3 Episodes • Aired 1988-10-29

No season overview provided for this season.

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