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- Director
- Don Mischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Arnott, Carol Hatfield Sarasohn, Lane Sarasohn
- Original Title
- The Best of Times
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
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Don Mischer
Bob Arnott, Carol Hatfield Sarasohn, Lane Sarasohn
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Bob Arnott
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Carol Hatfield Sarasohn
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Lane Sarasohn
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Don Mischer
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Ken Morrisey
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best of Times
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What is The Best of Times about?
This ABC pilot starred seven teenagers in an '80s-style laugh-in. It told the light and dark side of teenage thoughts with dancing and singing added in for color.
Who directed The Best of Times?
The Best of Times was directed by Don Mischer.
Who stars in The Best of Times?
The principal cast of The Best of Times includes Crispin Glover, Jill Schoelen, Nicolas Cage, Julie Piekarski, Kevin Cortes.
When was The Best of Times released and how long is it?
The Best of Times was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 48m.