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George & Leo

George & Leo

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Overview

George & Leo is a short-lived American sitcom starring Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch. Set on Martha's Vineyard, the series aired on CBS from September 15, 1997 to March 16, 1998.

NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

George Stoody

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Leo Wagonman

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

Ted Stoody

Darryl Theirse

Darryl Theirse

Ambrose

Themes & Keywords

in-lawssitcom

About George & Leo

George & Leo is a comedy series that first aired in 1997 exploring themes of in-laws, sitcom. it stars Bob Newhart, Judd Hirsch, Jason Bateman. George & Leo is a short-lived American sitcom starring Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch. Set on Martha's Vineyard, the series aired on CBS from September 15, 1997 to March 16, 1998.

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