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Common Law (1996–1996) — comedy on ABC

The answer: Concluded October 19, 1996.
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Genre
Comedy
Network / streamer
ABC
Premiered
September 28, 1996
Ended
October 19, 1996
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season

About Common Law

Common Law ended on October 19, 1996, on ABC.

The show was a comedy series that aired in 1996. It depicted the life of John Alvarez, a Harvard-trained Latino attorney who worked at a prestigious Manhattan law firm but remained loyal to his Queens, New York, roots. The series focused on his struggles to navigate the upscale corporate culture while staying connected to his traditional background and family. It also explored his secret romantic relationship with Nancy Slaton, an attorney with a conservative upbringing, highlighting the contrasts between their personalities and backgrounds.

The series starred Greg Giraldo as John Alvarez, Megyn Price as Nancy Slaton, and included actors such as Carlos Jacott, David Pasquesi, Diana-Maria Riva, Richard Fancy, and Suzy Nakamura. It had one season consisting of ten episodes, with each episode lasting approximately 30 minutes.

Common Law cast

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