The Hogan Family
The Hogan Family is an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from March 1, 1986 to May 7, 1990, and on CBS from September 15, 1990 until July 20, 1991. It was produced by Miller-Boyett Productions, along with Tal Productions, Inc., and in association with Lorimar Productions, Lorimar-Telepictures and Lorimar Television. The show was originally titled Valerie and starred Valerie Harper as a mother trying to juggle her career with raising her three sons by her often-absent airline-pilot husband. Harper was written out of the series after the second season because of a dispute with the show's producers. Sandy Duncan joined the cast as the boys' aunt, who moved in and became their surrogate mom. During the show's third season, the series was known as Valerie's Family: The Hogans, then simply as The Hogan Family.
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Plot Summary
The Hogan Family is a sitcom that originally aired on NBC before moving to CBS. The series centered on the Hogan family, with a particular focus on patriarch David Hogan and his wife Sandy. Following a significant life change, the family navigates the everyday challenges and humorous situations that arise in suburban life. The show explores themes of family dynamics, relationships, and personal growth.
Critical Reception
The Hogan Family garnered a mixed reception during its run. While it found a dedicated audience, critical reviews were often lukewarm, with some critics praising the performances of its cast, particularly Sandy Duncan, while others found the storylines to be predictable and derivative of other family sitcoms of the era. Its longevity, however, indicates a level of audience satisfaction.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its generally positive portrayal of family life.
- Noted for strong performances from its lead actors, especially Sandy Duncan.
- Often criticized for unoriginal storylines and a lack of comedic punch compared to its peers.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available for this series.
Fun Fact
The show was originally titled "Valerie" but was renamed "The Hogan Family" after Valerie Harper was fired from the show after the second season.
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