The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987–1991)

Molly Dodd was a mid-30s, divorced woman living in New York and facing the comedy and drama of a widely changing career, difficulties of apartment living, love life and its consequences, and so on.

Creator:

Jay Tarses

Stars:

Blair Brown, James Greene, Allyn Ann McLerie

Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Blair Brown	...	Molly Dodd (65 episodes, 1987-1991)
James Greene	...	Davey McQuinn (65 episodes, 1987-1991)
Allyn Ann McLerie	...	Florence Bickford (59 episodes, 1987-1991)
William Converse-Roberts	...	Fred Dodd (30 episodes, 1987-1991)

Storyline

Molly Dodd was a mid-30s, divorced woman living in New York and facing the comedy and drama of a widely changing career, difficulties of apartment living, love life and its consequences, and so on.

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Plot Keywords:

Pregnancy | Single Mother | Interracial Relationship | Character Name In Title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 May 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Los días y las noches de Molly Dodd

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

You And Me Kid Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (65 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Strathairn plays Moses Goodman. In real life, Strathairn's wife is named Logan Goodman.

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Connections

Referenced in Brilliant But Cancelled (2002)
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User Reviews

Deserved to be a Hit!

I remember this show fondly because it was filmed in New York City on location without a laugh track or studio audience which was quite a departure for a sitcom about a single woman in the thirties played by the wonderful Blair Brown as Molly Dodd. She must deal with her mother played by the equally wonderful Allyn Ann McLerie. I don't remember ever seeing Molly's brother and sister twins, Mamie and Dwight Dodds who lived in the suburbs. Molly's single life is far from the Sex in the City girls. It was more realistic and believable about Molly trying to find the right man and job. I remember it first on network later on lifetime before it ceased completely from television. The cast and crew were first rate and the writing was simply wonderful just like Molly's life.