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The Good Life
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The Good Life

1994-01-30 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.8

Comedy

The Good Life is an American sitcom which aired on NBC in early 1994. It starred John Caponera and Drew Carey. Other members of the cast included Eve Gordon, Jake Patellis, Shay Astar, Justin Berfield and Monty Hoffman. The show revolved around Caponera's character and featured both his home life and the lock company where he served as a middle manager. It was set in Chicago. Thirteen episodes were produced and aired before the sitcom's cancellation in May 1994.

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Creators
Suzanne Martin, Jeff Martin
Production companies
Touchstone Television, Interbang Inc.
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Status
Ended

Top Cast

John CaponeraJohn CaponeraJohn Bowman
Drew CareyDrew CareyDrew Clark
Eve GordonEve GordonMaureen Bowman
Jake PatellisJake PatellisPaul Bowman
Shay AstarShay AstarMelissa Bowman
Justin BerfieldJustin BerfieldBob Bowman
Monty HoffmanMonty HoffmanTommy Bartlett

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