''The Thorns'' is an American
sitcom
A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use ...
that aired from January 15 until March 11, 1988.
Premise
The Thorns are a dysfunctional married couple trying to climb their way up the social ladder in New York while dealing with their children and a grandmother moving in.
Cast
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Tony Roberts as Sloan Thorn
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Kelly Bishop
Carole "Kelly" Bishop (born February 28, 1944) is an American actress and dancer, best known for her roles as matriarch Emily Gilmore on the series ''Gilmore Girls'' and as Marjorie Houseman, the mother of Jennifer Grey's Frances "Baby" Housema ...
as Ginger Thorn
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Marilyn Cooper
Marilyn Cooper (December 14, 1934 – April 22, 2009) was an American actress known primarily for her work on the Broadway stage.
Life and career
Born in New York City, Cooper made her Broadway debut in 1956 in the chorus of '' Mr. Wonderfu ...
as Rose Thorn
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Lori Petty as Cricket
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Mary Louise Wilson
Mary Louise Wilson (born November 12, 1931) is an American actress, singer, and comedian.
In a career that has spanned more than 50 years, she has appeared in a number of plays, films and television shows. Wilson's most notable work includes a ...
as Toinette
*Adam Biesk as Chad Thorn
*Jesse Tendler as Edmund Thorn
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Maureen Stapleton as Mrs. Hamilton
*Kathreen Marcopulos as Katina Pappas
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Lisa Rieffel as Joey Thorn
Episodes
References
External links
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1988 American television series debuts
1988 American television series endings
1980s American sitcoms
Television series about dysfunctional families
English-language television shows
American Broadcasting Company original programming
Television shows set in New York City