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Hope & Faith (American sitcom) Hope & Faith Hope & Faith is an American sitcom starring Faith Ford and Kelly Ripa that aired on ABC from 2003 to 2006 about a suburban family upended when a soap-opera star sister moves in.
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How to Be a Gentleman (American sitcom, 2011–2012) How to Be a Gentleman Short-lived American sitcom about an etiquette columnist and his easygoing friend; premiered September 29, 2011 and concluded June 23, 2012 on broadcast television.
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I Dream of Jeannie American fantasy sitcom (1965–1970) about a 2,000-year-old genie and the astronaut who becomes her master. Stars Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman; produced by Screen Gems and created…
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I Love Lucy American television sitcom (1951–1957) starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz; pioneering filmed multi-camera production, enduring cultural influence and worldwide syndication.
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