

Amazing Stories
1985-09-29 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.5
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.
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- Creators
- Steven Spielberg, John Falsey, Joshua Brand
- Production companies
- Universal Television, Amblin Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Ended
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