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Sitcom about 30-year-old paperboy Chris Peterson, who lives with his mother and father, played by star Chris Elliott's real-life dad, comedian Bob Elliott (of `Bob and Ray' fame).

What was the name of the ... | Today's News: Our Take | 1/26/2006
Question: What was the name of the sports-based sitcom that starred Farrah Fawcett? It probably aired in the late '80s or early '90s. Thanks for your help.Answer: No problem, Greg. The show was called Good Sports. It launched on CBS in January 1991 and featured Fawcett as a supermodel-turned-sportscaster on a ESPN-like cable network. Fawcett's character, Gayle Roberts, was paired with Bobby Tannen, a dim but charming ex-football star played by Ryan O'Neal. The setup was that Gayle and Bobby had enjoyed a weekend fling in college, but he didn't recall it at all, which, of course, infuriated her. But that little complication didn't stop her from falling for him a second time, and the romantic tension, coupled with guest spots from real-life sports stars and a supporting cast that included such notables as read more

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Premiered: September 23, 1990, on FOX

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Premise: Sitcom about 30-year-old paperboy Chris Peterson, who lives with his mother and father, played by star Chris Elliott's real-life dad, comedian Bob Elliott (of `Bob and Ray' fame).

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