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Duet

  • TV Series
  • 1987–19891987–1989
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
171
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Mary Page Keller and Matthew Laurance in Duet (1987)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Ben Coleman, a mystery writer, meets Laura Kelly, a caterer, and it's love at first sight. The ups and downs of their romance form the basis of this series.Ben Coleman, a mystery writer, meets Laura Kelly, a caterer, and it's love at first sight. The ups and downs of their romance form the basis of this series.Ben Coleman, a mystery writer, meets Laura Kelly, a caterer, and it's love at first sight. The ups and downs of their romance form the basis of this series.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
171
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Ruth Bennett
    • Susan Seeger
  • Stars
    • Matthew Laurance
    • Mary Page Keller
    • Chris Lemmon
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  • Creators
    • Ruth Bennett
    • Susan Seeger
  • Stars
    • Matthew Laurance
    • Mary Page Keller
    • Chris Lemmon
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    • 9User reviews
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    • Episodes54

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    Matthew Laurance
    Matthew Laurance
    • Ben Colemanas Ben Coleman
    54 episodes54 eps • 1987–1989
    Mary Page Keller
    Mary Page Keller
    • Laura Kellyas Laura Kelly
    54 episodes54 eps • 1987–1989
    Chris Lemmon
    Chris Lemmon
    • Richard Phillipsas Richard Phillips
    54 episodes54 eps • 1987–1989
    Alison La Placa
    Alison La Placa
    • Linda Phillipsas Linda Phillips
    54 episodes54 eps • 1987–1989
    Jodi Thelen
    Jodi Thelen
    • Jane Kellyas Jane Kelly…
    54 episodes54 eps • 1987–1989
    Bo
    Bo
    • Reubenas Reuben
    37 episodes37 eps • 1987–1989
    Arleen Sorkin
    Arleen Sorkin
    • Genevaas Geneva
    25 episodes25 eps • 1987–1989
    Ginger Orsi
    Ginger Orsi
    • Amanda Phillipsas Amanda Phillips
    19 episodes19 eps • 1988–1989
    Larry Poindexter
    Larry Poindexter
    • Cooper Haydenas Cooper Hayden
    7 episodes7 eps • 1987–1988
    Joshua Cadman
    Joshua Cadman
    • Steve Maloneyas Steve Maloney
    7 episodes7 eps • 1987–1989
    Mindy Seeger
    Mindy Seeger
    • Nina Giraldias Nina Giraldi
    6 episodes6 eps • 1987
    Norman Parker
    Norman Parker
    • Dr. Canteras Dr. Canter
    4 episodes4 eps • 1987
    Kirk Scott
    Kirk Scott
    • Bill W.as Bill W.…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1987–1988
    Steven Tash
    Steven Tash
    • Simonas Simon
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987
    Rebecca Staples
    • Aerobics Instructoras Aerobics Instructor…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987–1988
    Julius Carry
    Julius Carry
    • Lukeas Luke
    3 episodes3 eps • 1988–1989
    Diane Robin
    Diane Robin
    • Bonnieas Bonnie
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987–1988
    Grant Heslov
    Grant Heslov
    • Clerkas Clerk
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987–1988
    • Creators
      • Ruth Bennett
      • Susan Seeger
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    Storyline

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    In this sitcom, Ben Coleman was a mystery writer while his girlfriend Laura Kelly was a caterer with her younger sister Jane. Richard and Linda Phillips were a high-powered yuppie couple; he was in the family patio-furniture business and she was a studio executive. Linda's employer at World Wide Studios was Cooper Hayden, who eventually became infatuated with Jane. Geneva was the Phillips' wisecracking, sexy maid who sometimes fraternized with the sisters. Richard later quit his job to become a professional pianist, while Linda lost her job at World Wide Studios. —Anonymous
    • caterer
    • mystery writer
    • single
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    • Taglines
      • This love story doesn't have an ending. Because it's just beginning. And you can follow it every step of the way as it grows and blossoms.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Duet was part of the original Sunday prime time line up for the newly minted Fox TV network that launched in April 1987. Fox was the first challenger to the "Big-3" television networks. Other shows introduced that spring included Married with Children, 21 Jump Street, and the Tracey Ullman Show.
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      Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Beginning of the End (1993)

    User reviews9

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    Good cast, good show, Fox debut line-up...
    I remember DUET as being part of the new Fox network in '87, along with Tracey Ullman, Werewolf, and...hmmm..can't remember the other. DUET was canceled well before its time! The casting was great and the chemistry between the two leads (Laurance & Keller) was excellent. I also remember the spin-off, OPEN HOUSE. LaPlaca was incredibly funny on Duet, the writing for Open House wasn't up to par and didn't do her (or Lemmon) justice. OPEN HOUSE also featured Ellen Degeneres! I dunno, there was just something warm and charming about DUET. I don't use "warm and charming" often, that's for sure! Perhaps TV Land will have a "lost shows" weekend and show it.
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    • Jun 20, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Television
      • Ubu Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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