The Ellen Burstyn Show

The Ellen Burstyn Show

1986 · 1 season · 13 eps · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

Canceled

Ellen Brewer is a Baltimore college professor living with her overbearing mother Sydney and recently divorced daughter Molly as well as young grandson Nick.

Created by David Frankel

Network: ABC

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★ 7.31992
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