Man of the People

Man of the People (1991-1992)

EndedScripted showComedy

A man replaces his wife in city council, however his past is very dubious. He is a savvy person and becomes loved amongst his people which endangers the plans of other politicians in town, especially the devious mayor.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10The Freeway IssueJul 13, 1992
S01E09Mr. Doyle Goes to Vegas (2)Dec 6, 1991
S01E08Mr. Doyle Goes to Vegas (1)Dec 6, 1991
S01E07Kid of the PeopleOct 27, 1991
S01E06Sleeping with the EnemyOct 20, 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Man of the People' premiere?

'Man of the People' premiered on September 11, 1991.

Who were the main actors in 'Man of the People'?

The main actors in 'Man of the People' were James Garner, Kate Mulgrew, and Corinne Bohrer.

What was the genre of 'Man of the People'?

'Man of the People' was a political sitcom.

Where was the setting of 'Man of the People'?

The setting of 'Man of the People' was in a fictional Chicago ward office.

Who was the creator of 'Man of the People'?

'Man of the People' was created by Diane English and Bob Stevens.

What was the premise of 'Man of the People'?

'Man of the People' followed the story of Jim Doyle, a corrupt alderman who turns to politics after being ousted from office.

What was the running time of each episode of 'Man of the People'?

Each episode of 'Man of the People' had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

Who was the network that aired 'Man of the People'?

'Man of the People' was aired on NBC.

Did 'Man of the People' receive any awards or nominations?

'Man of the People' did not receive any major awards or nominations.

Did 'Man of the People' have a laugh track?

Yes, 'Man of the People' had a laugh track accompanying the sitcom.

Did 'Man of the People' have a recurring theme song?

Yes, 'Man of the People' had a recurring theme song called "Man of the People" performed by Bobby McFerrin.

How many episodes were aired in the first season of 'Man of the People'?

There were 11 episodes aired in the first season of 'Man of the People'.

Did 'Man of the People' receive positive reviews from critics?

'Man of the People' received mixed to negative reviews from critics.

Was 'Man of the People' a successful TV show?

'Man of the People' was not considered a successful TV show and was canceled after one season.

Did 'Man of the People' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'Man of the People' had notable guest stars such as Joe Mantegna and Beau Bridges.

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