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1985-09-14 · 30 min / episode · ★ 6.9
A housewife sits on the stoop of her apartment building in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and discusses all manner of things with her neighbors.
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- Creators
- Michael G. Moye
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures Television, Embassy Television, Embassy Communications, ELP Communications
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Marla GibbsMary Jenkins
Hal WilliamsLester Jenkins
Alaina Reed HallRose Lee Holloway
Jackée HarrySandra Clark
Regina KingBrenda Jenkins
Helen MartinPearl Shay
Barry SobelDylan McMillan
Countess VaughnAlexandria DeWitt
Paul WinfieldJulian C. Barlow
Stoney JacksonTravis FilmoreTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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