TV series
Favorite Son
The only thing more dangerous than his politics... is the woman behind them.
Favorite Son is a miniseries about political intrigue that aired on NBC in 1988 a week before that year's presidential election. It starred Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and a pre-Seinfeld Jason Alexander. The miniseries was adapted from the 1987 novel of the same written by Steve Sohmer, who also wrote the teleplay.
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Favorite Son premiered October 30, 1988. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Favorite Son is a miniseries about political intrigue that aired on NBC in 1988 a week before that year's presidential election. It starred Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and a pre-Seinfeld Jason Alexander. The miniseries was adapted from the 1987 novel of the same written by Steve Sohmer, who also wrote the teleplay.
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Cast
Harry HamlinSenator Terry Fallon
Linda KozlowskiSally Crain
Robert LoggiaNick Mancuso
John MahoneyLou Brenner
Philip McKeon
Ronny CoxAdmiral William Rieker
Lance GuestDavid Ross
Kenneth McMillanHenry O'BrienCredits
- Written by
- Steve Sohmer, Steve Sohmer
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States- Steve Sohmer ProductionsUnited States
NBC ProductionsUnited States