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American Playhouse

Name: American Playhouse
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1982-01-12

1982 | 13 seasons | 60 min | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 13 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 60 minutes each).
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 13 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year