Rating: |
(6,099 Ratings)
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Network: | NBC |
Actors: |
Cherie Johnson,
Susie Garrett, Brandon the Dog, Ami Foster, et al. |
Genres: |
Children, Comedy, Family |
First Aired: | September 1, 1984 |
Runtime: | 25 minutes |
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