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On Our Own
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On Our Own

1977-10-09 · 22 min / episode · ★ 6.0

Comedy

On Our Own is a short-lived American sitcom broadcast on CBS from October 1977 to April 1978, lasting for one season and 22 episodes. Maria Bonino and Julia Peters are two secretaries in a high-powered New York advertising agency. They are promoted to art director and copywriter and begin their new careers with enthusiasm. Other people in the agency include J.M. Bedford, chairman of the board; Toni McBain, the President; April Baxter, a copywriter; Eddie Barnes, a TV commercial producer, and Craig Boatwright, a salesman.

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Creators
Bob Randall
Production companies
Time Life Video & Television TM
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Lyn GreeneLyn GreeneMaria Teresa Bonino
Bess ArmstrongBess ArmstrongJulia Peters

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