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You Take the Kids

Comedy
Topics:#working class#sitcom

Series Overview

You Take the Kids is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from December 1990 to January 1991. The series stars Nell Carter, who also performed the theme song "Nobody's Got It Easy". You Take the Kids, which was perceived as being the black answer to Roseanne due to its portrayal of a working-class African-American family, featured Carter as a crass, no-nonsense mother and wife.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Original Network
CBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

30 min per episode

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1990 – 1991

Premiered: Sat, Dec 15, 1990

Created By
Paul HaggisPaul Haggis

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Jan 19, 1991

Season 1, Episode 6: “Bad Boy”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Season 1

6 Episodes →

Cast & Creators

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Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey

Raymond Kirkland

Roger E. Mosley

Roger E. Mosley

Michael Kirkland

Nell Carter

Nell Carter

Nell Kirkland

Trent Cameron

Trent Cameron

Nate Kirkland

Caryn Ward

Caryn Ward

Lorette Kirkland

Marlon Taylor

Marlon Taylor

Peter Kirkland

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Haggis

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Frequently Asked Questions About You Take the Kids

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What is You Take the Kids about?

You Take the Kids is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from December 1990 to January 1991. The series stars Nell Carter, who also performed the theme song "Nobody's Got It Easy". You Take the Kids, which was perceived as being the black answer to Roseanne due to its portrayal of a working-class African-American family, featured Carter as a crass, no-nonsense mother and wife.

How many seasons does You Take the Kids have?

You Take the Kids comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in You Take the Kids?

Key cast members in You Take the Kids include Yasiin Bey, Roger E. Mosley, Nell Carter, Trent Cameron, Caryn Ward.

Who created or directed You Take the Kids?

You Take the Kids was developed and directed by Paul Haggis.