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Davis Rules

1991-01-27 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Comedy

Dwight Davis, a widower and grade-school principal, is raising three sons with help from his wacky father Gunny... Davis Rules is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC in 1991 and on CBS in 1992. The series was produced by Carsey-Werner Productions.

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Creators
Norma Safford Vela, Danny Jacobson
Production companies
Carsey-Werner Company
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Status
Ended

Top Cast

Randy QuaidRandy QuaidDwight Davis
Jonathan WintersJonathan WintersGunny Davis
Tamayo OtsukiElaine Yamagami
Bonnie HuntBonnie HuntGwen Davis
Nathan WattBen Davis
Giovanni RibisiGiovanni RibisiSkinner Buckley
Luke EdwardsLuke EdwardsCharlie Davis

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