Empire
1984 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 7.5 · Comedy
Ended
Empire is an American comedy television series that aired from January 4 until February 1, 1984.
Created by Lawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman
Network: CBS
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Richard Masur Jack Willow -
Dennis Dugan Ben Christian -
Maureen Arthur Peg -
Patrick Macnee Calvin Cromwell -
Howard Platt Roger Martinson -
Caren Kaye Meredith -
Edward Winter T. Howard Daniels -
Dick O'Neill Arthur Broderick -
Christine Belford Jackie Willow -
Francine Tacker Amelia Lapidus -
Paul Willson Bill
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