Sara is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from January 23 to May 8, 1985. Starring Geena Davis in the title role, the series features early performances from several actors who went on to greater acclaim, including Alfre Woodard, Bronson Pinchot and Bill Maher.
Sara featured one of the earliest regular gay characters on an American television series, Dennis Kemper, played by Pinchot.
Plot Sara McKenna, a young lawyer living in San Francisco, works at the Legal Aid law office with an eclectic cast of characters.
Cast Geena Davis as Sara McKenna Alfre Woodard as Rozalyn Dupree Bill Maher as Marty Lang Mark Hudson as Stuart Webber Bronson Pinchot as Dennis Kemper Ronnie Claire Edwards as Helen Newcomb Matthew Lawrence as Jesse Webber
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Reception Because it was scheduled opposite Dynasty, which was then the most popular series on the air, Sara failed to attract an audience and was cancelled after 13 episodes, although NBC did re-air the series in 1988.Capsuto, pp. 205–06 According to TVTango.com's ratings database, Sara ranked 48th out of 104 programs that aired during the 1984–85 season, with an average household rating of 14.44.
Accolades The show was nominated for Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork at the 37th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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