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Spin City (series) (1996)
Release Year: 1996
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Andy Cadiff, Bill Lawrence, Carl Lauten, David S. Rosenthal, Gary David Goldberg, John Fortenberry, Lee Shallat Chemel, Ted Wass, Thomas Schlamme
Writer: Amy Cohen, Bill Callahan, Bill Lawrence, Bonnie Sikowitz, Brian Buckner, Chris Case, Chris Henchy, Clayton Hamilton, David Ronn, David S. Rosenthal, Dawn Urbont, Gary David Goldberg, Gayle Abrams, Hadley Davis, Hugh Webber, J.O.S. Hartung, Jay Scherick, Jeff Lowell, Jill Cargerman, Jon Pollack, Kirk J. Rudell, Laurie Parres, Mark Banker, Mark Torgove, Matt Drake, Michael Craven, Michael Lisbe, Michelle Nader, Mike Royce, Nate Reger, Paul A. Kaplan, Peter Schneider, Philip Wen, Rich Bryant, Richard Childs, Richard Day, Robert E. Cornick, Sarah Dunn, Sebastian Jones, Stacy Traub, Stephen Godchaux, Tad Quill, Tim Hobert, Tom Hertz
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: DreamWorks Television, Ubu Productions
Genre: American Television Sitcom, Comedy, Drama
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Keywords
Keywords: mayor, new york city, political satire, politics, sitcom, usa politics
Story
Spin City follows Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty (Michael J. Fox) who navigates the chaotic world of New York City politics with his eclectic team of staff members. Their primary mission is to keep the well-meaning but often misguided Mayor Randall Winston (Barry Bostwick) from making a fool of himself in public. The series begins with Mike running the city, assisted by Communications Director Caitlin Moore (Heather Locklear), Chief of Staff Stuart Bondek (Alan Ruck), Press Secretary Paul Lassiter (Richard Kind), Speech Writer James Hobert (Alexander Chaplin), and Accountant Nikki Faber (Connie Britton). Carter Haywood (Michael Boatman), head of Minority Affairs, completes the team. Throughout the series, they face various challenges, including Mayor Winston's antics, such as his obsession with appearing on a popular talk show or his attempt to adopt a child from China. The staff also deals with their own personal issues: Mike struggles with balancing work and family life, while others grapple with romance, career advancement, and self-discovery. In the final two seasons, Mike leaves City Hall due to an ethical dilemma, and Charlie Crawford (Charlie Sheen) takes over his position.
Summary
Spin City is an American sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2002, totaling six seasons with a mix of political satire, humor, and drama. Set in the bustling New York City, the series provides a comedic take on local politics through the lens of Mayor Randall Winston's office, focusing primarily on Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty and his dedicated team who ensure the mayor's public image remains intact despite his sometimes questionable decisions. The show is known for its ensemble cast, each bringing unique personalities and struggles to their roles, making it a blend of workplace comedy and character-driven storytelling.
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