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Trying Times

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Comedy

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This half-hour sitcom anthology series that aired on PBS from 1987 to 1989 is about people struggling with the daily routines of life.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

26 December 2024

Country

United States of America

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