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Dear John (1986)

2 seasons 14 episodes 30 min Comedy

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Dear John is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. The title refers to 'Dear John' letters, girls to their boyfriends breaking off a relationship. John discovers in the opening episode that his wife is leaving him for a friend, and he is forced to find lodgings. In desperation, he attends the 1-2-1 Singles Club and finds other members mostly social misfits. In 1988, an American adaptation of the same name was produced by Paramount for the NBC network, starring Judd Hirsch. It lasted for four seasons.

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What is Dear John about?

Dear John: Dear John is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. The title refers to 'Dear John' letters, girls to their boyfriends breaking off a relationship. John discovers in the opening episode that his wife is leaving him for a friend, and he is f…

How many seasons does Dear John have?

Dear John has 2 seasons, with 14 episodes in total.

Is Dear John still running?

Dear John has ended in 1987.

How long is each episode of Dear John?

Each episode of Dear John runs about 30 minutes.

Who stars in Dear John?

The cast of Dear John includes Ralph Bates, Peter Blake, Peter Denyer, Rachel Bell and Belinda Lang.

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