Raising Miranda
Raising Miranda is a television series aired on CBS in 1988 as part of its fall lineup. Raising Miranda is the story of Donald Marshack, a Racine, Wisconsin contractor who suddenly found himself a single parent when his wife Bonnie had abandoned him and their 15 year old daughter, Miranda, in order to go and "find herself". Despite this rather grim premise, the show was billed as a situation comedy, the humor being derived from undomestic Donald now being forced to serve as both father and mother to a teenage girl. Bryan Cranston played Donald's brother-in-law, Russell. Audiences apparently found the premise a little too grim and the program lasted only two months.
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Plot Summary
A single father, facing financial ruin, desperately tries to win a lucrative custody battle for his daughter by proving he can provide a stable home. He enlists the help of his quirky mother and his daughter's friends to create the illusion of a perfect family life. Their elaborate schemes, however, lead to a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected heartwarming moments.
Critical Reception
Raising Miranda received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics, who often found its premise predictable and its humor occasionally falling flat. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating its lighthearted family-friendly themes while others found it lacking in originality and depth.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its well-intentioned family themes.
- Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Some viewers found the comedic situations amusing, while others deemed them uninspired.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Raising Miranda are sparse, but general sentiment suggests it's a simple, lighthearted film that may appeal to very young viewers or those seeking a very undemanding family movie, though it is largely forgettable.
Fun Fact
The film was initially intended to be a television pilot before being developed into a feature film.
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