
Tall Hopes
Seen it?1993 | 1 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a small audience and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, short, snackable episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- 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 powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Rich Eustis
- Terrence HowardChester Harris
- Kenn MichaelErnest Harris
- George WallaceGeorge Harris
- Anna Maria HorsfordLainie Harris



