''Almost Grown'' is an American

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television series about a couple (played by

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and

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), whose lives are explored during three time periods of their lives. The series was well received by critics, but aired for only 9 out of 13 episodes from November 27, 1988, until February 20, 1989, on

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due to low ratings (it was placed in the same timeslot as ''

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'' and ''

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''). The series was co-created by

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Cast and characters

— Norman Foley *

— Suzie Long Foley *

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— Lesley Foley *

Rita Taggart Rita Jean Taggart (born December 19, 1949) is an American film and television actress. She is known for playing Carla Bouvier on ''Night Court''. Biography Taggart was born in Salinas, California. She studied special education at San Francisco ...

— Joan Foley *

Michael Alldredge Dennis Michael Alldredge (April 13, 1941 – December 19, 1997) was an American film and television actor. He played Frank Foley in the short-lived drama television series '' Almost Grown''. He also played Bill Graham in the miniseries '' V ...

— Frank Foley *

Anita Gillette Anita Gillette ( Luebben; born August 16, 1936) is an American actress. She had numerous roles on Broadway, American television, and in feature films. She also made many appearances as a celebrity guest on television game shows. Early life Gill ...

— Vi Long *

Richard Schaal Richard Schaal (; May 5, 1928 – November 4, 2014) was an American film and television actor born in Chicago, Illinois. Career In 1962, Schaal joined Chicago's famed Second City, becoming skilled in sketch and improvisational comedy. He was ...

— Dick Long *

Albert Macklin Albert Macklin (born 1958) is an American film and stage actor. Filmography Film * ''David & Layla'' (2005) * ''Cradle Will Rock'' (1999) * ''Daylight'' (1996) * ''Date with an Angel'' (1987) Television * ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' e ...

— Joey Long *

Ocean Hellman Crystal Ocean Supri Heavenly Blue Sky Hellman (born 8 November 1971), known shortly as Ocean Hellman, is a Canadian former actress who began her acting career as a child actress when she was 3 years old. Hellman is best known for her role in the ...

— Anya Foley *

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— Jackson Foley * Raffi Diblasio — Jackson Foley

Episodes

DVD

To date, the series has not been released on

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Awards

The list of awards and nominations for ''Almost Grown''

References

External links

*
Jeff Baron's summary page on ''Almost Grown''
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