''13 Queens Boulevard'' is an American

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that aired from March 20 until July 24, 1979.

Premise

The series was about the diverse residents of a

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apartment complex. The major residents of the complex were Felicia and Steven Winters (

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and

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) who have been happily married for over 15 years. Also living in the complex were Elaine Dowling (

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), a divorcee who was Felicia's best friend; and the Capestros, which included Mildred (

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) and her daughters, Annie (Susan Elliott) and Jill (Louise Williams). Others in the complex included Camille (Karen Rushmore) and Lois (

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Cast

as Felicia Winters *

as Steven Winters *

as Elaine Dowling *

as Mildred Capestro *Susan Elliot as Annie Capestro *Louise Williams as Jill Capestro *Karen Rushmore as Camille *

as Lois

Production

Richard Baer created the program; Bernie Orenstein,

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, and

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developed it. Peter Baldwin, Nancy Walker, Kim Friedman, and Will MacKenzie directed. Writers were Orenstein, Turteltaub, Baer, Linda Marsh, Martin Rips, and Mitzi McCall.

Episodes

References

External links

* * {{TV Guide show, 199543, 13 Queens Boulevard 1979 American television series debuts 1979 American television series endings 1970s American sitcoms English-language television shows American Broadcasting Company original programming Television shows set in Queens Television series by Sony Pictures Television