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Tall Hopes

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Tall Hopes is a short-lived summer comedy series that aired on CBS in 1993. It centers on a smart 14-year-old black kid named Ernest Harris struggling to get as much family attention as his 16-year-old brother, Chester, a high school basketball star.

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

14 January 2025

Country

Cast

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Chester Harris

Kenn Michael

Kenn Michael

Ernest Harris

George Wallace

George Wallace

George Harris

Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford

Lainie Harris

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