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Shirley's World

1972-04-07 · 25 min / episode · ★ 6.0

Drama · Comedy

Shirley's World is a British television sitcom initially aired on ABC during the U.S. 1971-72 television season, then by ITV in the United Kingdom. Co-produced by the British ITC Entertainment and American producer Sheldon Leonard, the short-lived series stars Shirley MacLaine as photojournalist Shirley Logan and John Gregson as her editor Dennis Croft.

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Creators
Melville Shavelson, Frank Tarloff
Production companies
ITC Entertainment, Associated Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Canceled

Top Cast

Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaineShirley Logan
John GregsonJohn GregsonDennis Croft

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