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Favorite Son

TV·1988–1988·1 season, 3 episodes·NBC·War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Drama·4h 15m

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Favorite Son is a miniseries about political intrigue that aired on NBC in 1988 a week before that year's presidential election. It starred Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and a pre-Seinfeld Jason Alexander. The miniseries was adapted from the 1987 novel of the same written by Steve Sohmer, who also wrote the teleplay.

Castfull cast & details

Harry HamlinHarry HamlinSenator Terry FallonLinda KozlowskiLinda KozlowskiSally CrainRobert LoggiaRobert LoggiaNick MancusoJohn MahoneyJohn MahoneyLou BrennerPhilip McKeonPhilip McKeonRonny CoxRonny CoxAdmiral William RiekerLance GuestLance GuestDavid RossKenneth McMillanKenneth McMillanHenry O'Brien

Episodes by season

Season013Episodes1988Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Part 1October 30, 1988—
  2. S01E02Part 2October 31, 1988—
  3. S01E03Part 3November 1, 1988—

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