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based on the 1995 film of the same name that aired briefly on

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in September 1996 with

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, and

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Synopsis

Mary (Taylor) is ensconced in the clubs and parties of New York City. She is finally given a chance to prove herself thanks to Godmother Judy (Kurtz), who hires her to work in a library.

Marketing and reception

Marketing of the series centered around Taylor's recent popularity portraying

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in ''

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''. One television commercial featured a parody of the opening/closing credits of ''

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'', but Taylor appeared (as Mary) in each box. Although six episodes were filmed, only four were aired and the show was quickly cancelled.

Cast

as Mary *

as Judy Burkhard *

as Derrick *

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as Wanda *

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as Oneal

Episodes

References

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* * 1990s American sitcoms 1996 American television series debuts 1996 American television series endings English-language television shows Fox Broadcasting Company original programming Live action television shows based on films Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios Television shows set in New York City Works set in libraries {{US-comedy-tv-prog-stub