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    Dorian Harewood

    1950-08-06 (74 years old) in Dayton, Ohio, USA

    Dorian Harewood (born August 6, 1950) is an African American actor. He first garnered attention for his portrayal of Simon Haley (father of author Alex Haley) in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. He is also known for his roles in Full Metal Jacket and The Jesse Owens Story, and for his co-starring role in the ABC Television series Strike Force. In 1994, he was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie, for his recurring role as jazz/blues saxophonist Clarence "Cool Papa" Charleston on the NBC drama series I'll Fly Away. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dorian Harewood, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

    Movies

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    The Making of the Wiz Live!
    0 %|Nov 25, 2015
    Documentary
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    The Right Girl
    61 %|Nov 21, 2015
    Romance, TV Movie
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    Mayor Cupcake
    54 %|Jul 19, 2011
    Comedy, Family
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    Grave Misconduct
    42 %|Nov 1, 2008
    Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
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    Crime Wave: 18 Months of Mayhem
    0 %|Jan 6, 2008
    Documentary, History
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    Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
    75 %|Oct 23, 2007
    Documentary
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    Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
    75.41 %|Feb 14, 2007
    Adventure, Comedy, Animation, TV Movie
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    The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
    58 %|Mar 21, 2006
    Family, Animation
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    Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
    65 %|Mar 4, 2006
    Crime, Mystery, TV Movie
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    A History of God
    0 %|Apr 26, 2005
    Documentary
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    Assault on Precinct 13
    61.71 %|Jan 19, 2005
    Thriller, Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
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    Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
    39.8 %|Nov 16, 2004
    Family, Animation
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    Gothika
    61.04 %|Nov 21, 2003
    Horror, Thriller, Mystery
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    Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
    25 %|Oct 19, 2003
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Levity
    62 %|Mar 16, 2003
    Crime, Drama
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    Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
    74 %|Feb 11, 2003
    Animation, Adventure, Action
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    The Christmas Shoes
    69 %|Dec 1, 2002
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Framed
    52 %|Feb 13, 2002
    Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
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    Glitter
    43 %|Sep 21, 2001
    Drama, Music, Romance
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    The Triangle
    46 %|Aug 13, 2001
    Thriller, TV Movie, Horror
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    Walter and Henry
    85 %|Jun 10, 2001
    Drama
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    The Last Debate
    0 %|Nov 5, 2000
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Hendrix
    63 %|Sep 17, 2000
    Music, Drama
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    Archibald the Rainbow Painter
    0 %|Aug 7, 1998
    Drama
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    Change of Heart
    53 %|Jul 19, 1998
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Evasive Action
    64 %|Jan 1, 1998
    Action, Thriller
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    12 Angry Men
    77 %|Aug 17, 1997
    Drama, TV Movie
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    When The Cradle Falls
    60 %|Mar 4, 1997
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    Space Jam
    68.17999999999999 %|Nov 15, 1996
    Family, Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
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    Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
    69 %|Sep 10, 1996
    Animation, Family, Fantasy, Action
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    Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible
    0 %|Jun 22, 1996
    Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
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    Sudden Death
    59.76 %|Oct 27, 1995
    Action, Drama, Thriller
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    The Pagemaster
    63.83 %|Nov 23, 1994
    Family, Fantasy, Animation
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    Shattered Image
    25 %|Jan 21, 1994
    Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
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    Solar Crisis
    44 %|Aug 6, 1992
    Science Fiction
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    Getting Up and Going Home
    0 %|Jul 21, 1992
    Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
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    Polly: Comin' Home!
    85 %|Nov 18, 1990
    Family, Music, TV Movie
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    Pacific Heights
    62.38 %|Sep 28, 1990
    Thriller
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    Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II
    70 %|Sep 1, 1990
    Animation, Comedy, Music
    actor
    The Knife and Gun Club
    0 %|Jul 30, 1990
    Drama
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    The Easter Story
    75 %|Jan 1, 1990
    Animation
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    Polly
    82 %|Nov 12, 1989
    Family
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    Kiss Shot
    63.08 %|Apr 11, 1989
    Family, Drama
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    God Bless the Child
    63 %|Mar 21, 1988
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Full Metal Jacket
    81.28 %|Jun 26, 1987
    Drama, War
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    Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story
    0 %|Feb 3, 1987
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Dirty Work
    0 %|Jun 6, 1985
    Crime, Drama
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    The Falcon and the Snowman
    64.68 %|Jan 25, 1985
    Thriller, Drama, Crime
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    The Jesse Owens Story
    79 %|Jul 9, 1984
    Drama, History, TV Movie
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    Tank
    58 %|Mar 16, 1984
    Comedy
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    Against All Odds
    57 %|Mar 2, 1984
    Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
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    Don't Ask Me, Ask God
    0 %|Jan 1, 1984
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    I, Desire
    58 %|Nov 15, 1982
    TV Movie, Crime, Horror, Thriller
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    The Ambush Murders
    90 %|Jan 5, 1982
    TV Movie, Drama
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    Looker
    61 %|Oct 30, 1981
    Science Fiction, Thriller
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    God's Trombones
    0 %|Jan 1, 1981
    Animation
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    High Ice
    58 %|Jan 7, 1980
    Action, Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
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    An American Christmas Carol
    61 %|Dec 16, 1979
    Drama, Family, TV Movie, Fantasy
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    Siege
    52 %|Apr 26, 1978
    Crime, TV Movie
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    Gray Lady Down
    64 %|Mar 10, 1978
    Thriller, Drama, Action
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    Panic in Echo Park
    54 %|Jun 23, 1977
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Sparkle
    76 %|Apr 7, 1976
    Drama, Music
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    Foster & Laurie
    0 %|Nov 13, 1975
    Crime, Drama, TV Movie

    Series

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    Bel-Air
    79.1 %|Feb 13, 2022
    Drama
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    Big Sky
    72.75 %|Nov 17, 2020
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
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    Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
    75 %|Jan 13, 2008
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
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    Private Practice
    76 %|Sep 26, 2007
    Drama
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    Legion of Super Heroes
    72 %|Sep 23, 2006
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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    Kyle XY
    71 %|Jun 26, 2006
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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    Criminal Minds
    83.08999999999999 %|Sep 22, 2005
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
    actor
    Little House on the Prairie
    82 %|Mar 26, 2005
    Family, Western
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    Kevin Hill
    53 %|Sep 29, 2004
    Drama
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    The Batman
    78.58 %|Sep 11, 2004
    Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids
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    Las Vegas
    70 %|Sep 22, 2003
    Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Crime
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    Boomtown
    65 %|Sep 29, 2002
    Mystery, Drama, Action & Adventure
    actor
    Christianity: The Second Millennium
    0 %|Dec 17, 2000
    Documentary
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    Static Shock
    81 %|Sep 23, 2000
    Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
    actor
    The Hoop Life
    0 %|Jul 4, 1999
    Drama
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    Batman Beyond
    81 %|Jan 10, 1999
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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    Batman Beyond
    81 %|Jan 10, 1999
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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    Earth: Final Conflict
    67 %|Oct 6, 1997
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery
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    The Legend of Calamity Jane
    70 %|Sep 14, 1997
    Animation, Western
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    The New Batman Adventures
    80 %|Sep 13, 1997
    Action & Adventure, Mystery, Animation, Kids
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    Stargate SG-1
    82.71000000000001 %|Jul 27, 1997
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Mystery
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    The Practice
    77.03999999999999 %|Mar 4, 1997
    Drama
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    Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
    70 %|Sep 21, 1996
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    The Incredible Hulk
    61 %|Sep 8, 1996
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Superman: The Animated Series
    75 %|Sep 6, 1996
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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    The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
    72 %|Aug 26, 1996
    Action & Adventure, Animation
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    7th Heaven
    63.78999999999999 %|Aug 26, 1996
    Family, Drama, Comedy
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    The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
    72 %|Aug 26, 1996
    Action & Adventure, Animation
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    The Savage Dragon
    80 %|Oct 21, 1995
    Animation
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    Pinky and the Brain
    77 %|Sep 9, 1995
    Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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    Freakazoid!
    78.28999999999999 %|Sep 9, 1995
    Animation, Comedy
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    Freakazoid!
    78.28999999999999 %|Sep 9, 1995
    Animation, Comedy
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    Freakazoid!
    78.28999999999999 %|Sep 9, 1995
    Animation, Comedy
    actor
    The Watcher
    60 %|Jan 17, 1995
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    Spider-Man
    83 %|Nov 19, 1994
    Animation, Action & Adventure
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    Gargoyles
    81 %|Oct 24, 1994
    Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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    Gargoyles
    81 %|Oct 24, 1994
    Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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    Iron Man
    66 %|Sep 24, 1994
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Duckman
    72 %|Mar 5, 1994
    Animation, Comedy
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    Viper
    60 %|Jan 2, 1994
    Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Sonic the Hedgehog
    71 %|Sep 18, 1993
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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    Biker Mice from Mars
    62.5 %|Sep 18, 1993
    Kids, Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Sonic the Hedgehog
    71 %|Sep 18, 1993
    Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
    76.27 %|Jan 1, 1993
    Western, Drama
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    Batman: The Animated Series
    85 %|Sep 5, 1992
    Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Mystery
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    Capitol Critters
    48 %|Jan 31, 1992
    Animation, Comedy
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    I'll Fly Away
    70 %|Oct 7, 1991
    Drama
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    ProStars
    48 %|Sep 14, 1991
    Animation, Family
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    Darkwing Duck
    73 %|Sep 6, 1991
    Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids
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    The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
    53 %|Sep 17, 1990
    Drama
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    The California Raisin Show
    33 %|Sep 16, 1989
    Animation, Kids
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    China Beach
    73 %|Apr 26, 1988
    Drama, War & Politics
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    China Beach
    73 %|Apr 26, 1988
    Drama, War & Politics
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    Beauty and the Beast
    74.66 %|Sep 25, 1987
    Drama, Crime
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    Amerika
    54 %|Feb 15, 1987
    Drama
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    Matlock
    71.5 %|Mar 3, 1986
    Crime, Drama
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    Murder, She Wrote
    75 %|Sep 30, 1984
    Mystery, Crime, Drama
    poster
    Glitter
    45 %|Sep 13, 1984
    Drama
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    Trauma Center
    50 %|Sep 22, 1983
    Drama
    poster
    Matt Houston
    62 %|Sep 26, 1982
    Drama
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    Hotel
    68 %|Aug 21, 1982
    Drama, Soap
    poster
    Strike Force
    73 %|Nov 13, 1981
    Drama
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    Beulah Land
    70 %|Oct 7, 1980
    Drama
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    Roots: The Next Generations
    73 %|Feb 18, 1979
    Drama
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    Eight Is Enough
    61 %|Mar 15, 1977
    Drama, Comedy
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    The Swiss Family Robinson
    64 %|Sep 14, 1975
    Action & Adventure
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    Kojak
    69.42 %|Oct 24, 1973
    Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery
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    The Mike Douglas Show
    51 %|Dec 11, 1961
    Comedy, Talk