Karen

Karen (1975)

EndedScripted showComedy

Set in Washington, the story relates the comic adventures of Karen Angelo, a young, pretty, idealistic staff worker for Open America, a citizens' lobbying group.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Dena Mightmai 8, 1975
S01E12The Karen Reportmai 1, 1975
S01E11A Day in the Lifeavr. 17, 1975
S01E10Capitol Capersavr. 10, 1975
S01E09What Are Friends For?avr. 3, 1975
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Karen premiere?

Karen premiered on October 6, 1975.

Who were the main cast members of Karen?

The main cast of Karen included Debbie Watson as Karen Scott, Mary Wickes as Miss Angela, and Steve Franken as Mackenzie.

What was Karen's occupation in the show?

Karen worked as a secretary in the show.

Where was the setting of Karen?

The setting of Karen was in the advertising agency called "Today's World."

Who created Karen?

Karen was created by Gene Reynolds and Aaron Ruben.

What was the premise of Karen?

The show revolved around the professional and personal life of Karen Scott, a young woman working as a secretary in an advertising agency.

What was the genre of Karen?

Karen was a sitcom with a focus on comedy.

What network aired Karen?

Karen was aired on ABC network.

What was the running time of each episode of Karen?

Each episode of Karen had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

Did Karen receive any awards or nominations during its run?

Karen did not receive any notable awards or nominations during its run.

Did Karen have any notable guest stars during its run?

Yes, Karen featured guest appearances from celebrities like Don Adams, Loni Anderson, and Fred Willard.

Was Karen well-received by audiences and critics?

Karen received mixed reviews from both audiences and critics.

Did Karen address any social or cultural issues of its time?

Karen touched upon themes of women's independence and workplace dynamics, reflecting the social changes of the 1970s.

Did Karen have any notable catchphrases or recurring jokes?

The character Miss Angela, played by Mary Wickes, was known for her witty one-liners and humorous remarks.

What led to the eventual end of Karen?

Karen faced tough competition in its time slot, which contributed to its eventual cancellation.

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