Perfect Strangers returns with two episodes this week
ABC schedules the two star comedy for 8 30 PM tonight and 8 PM Wednesday. Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn Baker headline as Balki and Larry, two fish out of water in Chicago.
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Perfect Strangers review mixed with TV history notes
The piece discusses how Perfect Strangers gained ABC interest by adding the buddy concept and casting Pinchot. It praises Pinchot and Baker, critiques Balki and supporting characters, notes social messages are light, and quips Balki’s jokes sometimes miss depth. It ends recommending the show for Tuesday and Wednesday watching.
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TV Highlights Tonight Selections and Movies List
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Evening TV listings with classic films and specials
A dense schedule of tonight and tomorrow programs across channels. Includes Belinda Carlisle and Don Novello appearances, multiple movies such as Porky’s Revenge and Tell Me That You Love Me, plus documentaries and animated features. Highlights feature Holmesian intrigue in A Study in Scarlet and family comedies like Raintree County and Chariots of Fire.
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