''First Impressions'' is an American

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that aired on

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from August 27, 1988 to October 1, 1988.

Overview

Brad Garrett Bradley Henry Gerstenfeld (born April 14, 1960), known professionally as Brad Garrett, is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Possessing a distinctive deep voice, he has appeared in numerous television and film roles in both live-action and ...

stars as Frank Dutton, the owner of an

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agency in Omaha, Nebraska who does impressions to sell his commercials. The show also focuses on Frank's social life as a divorcée starting to date again, and as a father to his nine-year-old daughter, Lindsay. Eight episodes were filmed, but due to the show accumulating low ratings, the show was cancelled by CBS after airing the first five.

Cast

as Frank Dutton * Thom Sharp as Dave Poole * Brandy Gold as Lindsay Dutton * Sarah Abrell as Donna Patterson * James Noble as Raymond Voss *

Ruth Kobart Ruth Kobart (April 24, 1924 – December 14, 2002) was an American performer, whose six-decade career encompassed opera, Broadway musical theatre, regional theatre, films, and television. Life and career Born as Ruth Maxine Kahn in Des Moines ...

as Mrs. Madison

Episodes

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* 1980s American sitcoms 1988 American television series debuts 1988 American television series endings CBS original programming Television shows set in Nebraska {{US-comedy-tv-prog-stub