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television presentation of the comedy-drama

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production of the play of the same title written by Jack Heifner.

Background

The television production premiered on

in March 1981 as part of the channel's ''Standing Room Only'' series. The story concerns the lives, loves and friendship of three

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cheerleaders starting from high school to post college graduation. The television special starred Annette O'Toole,

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and

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as the threesome. The play was created by Jack Heifner. The HBO presentation was one of several stage shows that aired on the

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network in the 1980s. Other HBO productions included

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in ''

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'' as well as

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Cast

* Annette O'Toole as Kathy *

as Joanne *

as Mary

References

External links

* HBO original programming 1981 American television series debuts 1981 American television series endings 1980s American comedy-drama television series English-language television shows HBO Shows (series) WITHOUT Episode info, list, or Article {{US-drama-tv-prog-stub

Background

Cast

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