Boston Common

1996 · 2 seasons · Comedy

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Series finished

Comedy

After moving to Boston from Virginia, to spy on his sister who just started college, Boyd finds himself working for the student union where he raises hell more often than he should.

Country of origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Year: 1996

Created by: David Kohan, Max Mutchnick
Channel: NBC
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment · KoMut Entertainment

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Origins

Boston Common was created by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, the duo who would go on to create the sitcom Will & Grace.

Reception

The show ranked 8th in the yearly ratings during its first season with a 15.6 household rating, but after being moved to Sundays for its second season, it plummeted to 52nd place.

Casting

Comedian Zach Galifianakis appeared in a recurring role as the character Bobby before achieving wider fame.

Casting

Roger Rees joined the cast in the second season as the new character President Harrison Cross.

Casting

The series featured guest appearances from actors such as Shelley Long, Larry Miller, and Margot Kidder, who played the recurring character Cookie de Varen.

Themes

boston, massachusetts college sitcom living with sibling

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