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Center of the Universe

2004-10-27 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.7

Comedy · Family

John Barnett is a good-natured and successful operator of a security company and his entire family depends on him for everything -- money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision.

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Creators
Nat Bernstein, Mitchel Katlin
Production companies
Warner Bros. Television, The Tannenbaum Company, Katlin/Bernstein Productions, CBS Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Canceled

Top Cast

John GoodmanJohn GoodmanJohn Barnett
Jean SmartJean SmartKate Barnett
Diedrich BaderDiedrich BaderTommy Barnett
Melinda McGrawMelinda McGrawLily Barnett
Spencer BreslinSpencer BreslinMiles Barnett
Ed AsnerEd AsnerArt Barnett
Olympia DukakisOlympia DukakisMarge Barnett

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