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TVFactFan · 06-20-2022, 11:39 PM

Cable/Digital.......no special airings

DVD..........None

Streaming.........None

Youtube........Opening Credits........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGYQSIkczS8

Youtube.................ABC promo...................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrt5_5rjB3I

TVFactFan · 11-12-2023, 03:25 AM

ABC promo and opening credits still available

TJ · 12-25-2025, 12:40 PM

I saw this in my YouTube subscriptions this morning. This episode is from a Ha! TV Comedy Network airing. I wonder if they aired the other four episodes.

Video description:

ROB wanted 13 episodes, ABC only promised him 5. ROB played 2 roles - the elder JOSEPH BRESNER, a Lithuanian immigrant with flashbacks of his early life and love. This episode was titled "ANNA'S ARRIVAL." Co-starring Judy Kahan, Joe Pantoliano, Larry Gelman and Renee Lippin.

ROB REINER in "FREE COUNTRY" - an ABC sitcom from Summer 1978.

TVFactFan · 12-25-2025, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

I saw this in my YouTube subscriptions this morning. This episode is from a Ha! TV Comedy Network airing. I wonder if they aired the other four episodes.

Video description:

ROB wanted 13 episodes, ABC only promised him 5. ROB played 2 roles - the elder JOSEPH BRESNER, a Lithuanian immigrant with flashbacks of his early life and love. This episode was titled "ANNA'S ARRIVAL." Co-starring Judy Kahan, Joe Pantoliano, Larry Gelman and Renee Lippin.

ROB REINER in "FREE COUNTRY" - an ABC sitcom from Summer 1978.

Not surprised at these numbers. The show didnt look like interesting

opus · 12-25-2025, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Not surprised at these numbers. The show didnt look like interesting

Is that The Carol Burnett Show that's considered a classic today?

TVFactFan · 12-25-2025, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

Is that The Carol Burnett Show that's considered a classic today?

Yes, it was on the air 11 seasons and only the last 2 was bad. The 10th season was ranked #44 and last season was #66. Before season 10, it was always ranked in top 30

opus · 12-26-2025, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Yes, it was on the air 11 seasons and only the last 2 was bad. The 10th season was ranked #44 and last season was #66. Before season 10, it was always ranked in top 30

OK, so it was on its last legs there after a long run.

As for Free Country, I tried to watch the video but bailed pretty quickly. It felt more like a staged play (with a laugh track) rather then a sitcom.

TVFactFan · 12-26-2025, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

OK, so it was on its last legs there after a long run.

As for Free Country, I tried to watch the video but bailed pretty quickly. It felt more like a staged play (with a laugh track) rather then a sitcom.

The Promo was enough for me not to even try lol

TJ · 12-27-2025, 04:21 PM

I watched it. I can see why it didn't last. It was more of a comedy/drama than a traditional sitcom. There weren't many laughs in this particular episode.

Apparently it was a passion project for Rob Reiner. He was ready to leave All in the Family to try something new.

06-20-2022, 11:39 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,967	Updated Watching Options-2025 Cable/Digital.......no special airings DVD..........None Streaming.........None Youtube........Opening Credits........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGYQSIkczS8 Youtube.................ABC promo...................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrt5_5rjB3I
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11-12-2023, 03:25 AM	#2
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,967	ABC promo and opening credits still available

12-25-2025, 12:40 PM	#3
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,653	I saw this in my YouTube subscriptions this morning. This episode is from a Ha! TV Comedy Network airing. I wonder if they aired the other four episodes. Video description: ROB wanted 13 episodes, ABC only promised him 5. ROB played 2 roles - the elder JOSEPH BRESNER, a Lithuanian immigrant with flashbacks of his early life and love. This episode was titled "ANNA'S ARRIVAL." Co-starring Judy Kahan, Joe Pantoliano, Larry Gelman and Renee Lippin. ROB REINER in "FREE COUNTRY" - an ABC sitcom from Summer 1978.

12-27-2025, 04:21 PM	#9
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,653	I watched it. I can see why it didn't last. It was more of a comedy/drama than a traditional sitcom. There weren't many laughs in this particular episode. Apparently it was a passion project for Rob Reiner. He was ready to leave All in the Family to try something new.