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Composer(s)
  
W.G. Snuffy Walden

Original language(s)
  
English

Final episode date
  
22 October 2003

Program creator
  
David E. Kelley

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Created by
  
David E. Kelley

Country of origin
  
United States

No. of seasons
  
1

Network
  
CBS

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Starring
  
Mare Winningham Randy Quaid Ann Cusack Christopher Penn Elizabeth McGovern John Carroll Lynch

Cast
  
Elizabeth McGovern, Mare Winningham, John Carroll Lynch, Randy Quaid, Chris Penn

The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire is an American drama series created by David E. Kelley that aired on CBS in 2003. The show offers the typical quirkiness and eccentric humor that have become synonymous with David E. Kelley's shows. The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire has been described as "Northern Exposure with middle-aged angst and populated with the sort of oddball supporting characters so typical of the Kelley oeuvre." The show was canceled after five episodes due to poor ratings.

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Plot

The show focuses on the families of three brothers in fictional Poland, New Hampshire, one the sheriff, one the mayor, and one out of work. Local heroes in their youth, they are now tackling grown-up problems such as the economy, their children's educations, and their families. As in most families, the brothers know they'll always have each other to help weather the storms of their changing lives. The show has been compared to Picket Fences, another show by creator David E. Kelley.

Cast

  • Randy Quaid – Hank Shaw, the police chief.
  • John Carroll Lynch – Garrett Shaw, the mayor of Poland, NH.
  • Chris Penn – Waylon Shaw, the brother down on his luck.
  • Mare Winningham – Dottie Shaw, wife of Hank. She does not enjoy living in Poland, NH.
  • Elizabeth McGovern – Helen Shaw, wife of Garrett.
  • Ann Cusack – Julie Shaw, wife of Waylon.
  • Angela Goethals – Katie Shaw, daughter of Waylon and Julie.
  • Megan Henning – Monica Shaw, daughter of Garrett and Helen.
  • Cleo King – Francine Hill, a police officer in Poland who works with Hank.
  • Jodi Benson – A Soloist of the Choir

    • Production

    The pilot was filmed in Plymouth, New Hampshire in 2003, as were the exterior establishing shots and main title scenes. Filming of the series was then relocated to Pasadena, California. Brian Haley was originally cast in the role of Waylon Shaw, but was replaced with Chris Penn after filming the pilot episode.

    References

    The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire Wikipedia
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