Fresno

Originally on: CBS (120 min.)

Status: Ended Premiered: November 16, 1986 Last Aired: November 23, 1986

Show Categories: Movie/Mini-Series, Soap

Just as Soap parodied American daytime soap operas, so Fresno lampooned the primetime super-soaps Dallas, Dynasty and, in particular, Falcon Crest. This latter series focused on rival wine-making empires, whereas Fresno - a long-form comedy mini-series with a two-hour opening episode - depicted the power struggles between two rival raisin dynasties, the Kensingtons and the Canes. Leading...

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Last episode: Episode 5
The identities of two killers is revealed amid courtroom pandemonium. Cane has to be in two court rooms at the same time and tell two different stories.
Aired: Thursday November 20, 1986

4. Episode 4	Nov 19, 1986	0 Reviews	8.10

3. Episode 3	Nov 18, 1986	0 Reviews	7.50

2. Episode 2	Nov 17, 1986	0 Reviews	8.30

1. Episode 1	Nov 16, 1986	0 Reviews	8.50

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Cast

Jeffrey Jones - Mr. Acme

Teri Garr - Talon Kensington

Gregory Harrison - Torch

Bill Paxton - Billy Joe Bob (photos)

Valerie Mahaffey - Tiffany Kensington

Luis Avalos - Juan

Charles Grodin - Cane Kensington

Dabney Coleman - Tyler Cane (photos)

Carol Burnett - Charlotte Kensington

Teresa Ganzel - Bobbi Joe Bobb

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greatdane813 Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Personal favorite" The Kensington had a raisin dynasty and the Canes wanted it. Charlotte Kensington wore Bob Mackey gowns while riding in her chauffuer-driven station wagon: backward and in the rear! The ALL-STAR cast was a who's-who of 80's Hollywood. See it if you can!! Continue » Posted Feb 6, 2007 7:27 pm PST

griffnyc Report Abuse 3 users agree with this review	8.2 Great "Guilty pleasure" Fresno, a great mini series that CBS destroyed. Continue » Posted Aug 8, 2005 9:38 am PST