5.6 /10 1 Votes
5.2/10 TV Written by Paul Perlove First episode date 12 September 1989 | 5.9/10 IMDb Genre Sitcom Composer(s) Gordon Lustig Final episode date 7 November 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Created by Saul TurteltaubBernie Orenstein Directed by Terry HughesAlan Rafkin Starring Jackie MasonLynn RedgraveJohnny PintoRita Karin Network American Broadcasting Company Cast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chicken Soup is an American sitcom starring Jackie Mason and Lynn Redgrave that aired on ABC from September 12 to November 7, 1989.
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A sandpiper to bring you joy
Overview
The series focuses on the interfaith relationship of a middle-aged Jewish man, Jackie (Mason), and an Irish Catholic woman, Maddie (Redgrave). Episodes centered around humorous situations and obstacles caused by the couple's different religions.
Controversy and cancellation
Chicken Soup was scheduled after the number one primetime series Roseanne, but was canceled because it could not hold a large enough percentage of the audience from its lead-in and because of controversy over inflammatory remarks by Mason during the New York City Mayoral elections.
References
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