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Pursuit of Happiness

1987-10-30 · 30 min / episode · ★ 6.0

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Pursuit of Happiness is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from October 30, 1987 to January 22, 1988.

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Creators
Michael J. Weithorn
Production companies
20th Century Fox Television
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Status
Ended

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Brian KeithBrian Keith
Judie AronsonJudie Aronson
Wendel MeldrumWendel Meldrum
Paul ProvenzaPaul Provenza

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