Plot — What is United States about?
United States is a short-lived half-hour comedy-drama that NBC added to its Tuesday primetime schedule in March 1980. Larry Gelbart, the show's executive producer and chief writer, said the name United States was not a reference to the country but rather to "the state of being united in a relationship". Gelbart envisioned a series that would be "a situation comedy based on the real things that happen in my marriage and in the marriages of my friends". Episodes tackled such topics as marital infidelity, household debt, friends who drink too much, death within the family, and sexual misunderstandings. United States focused on Richard and Libby Chapin, an upwardly mobile couple who lived in a Los Angeles suburb. Beau Bridges played Richard, and Helen Shaver played Libby. Gelbart reverted to black-and-white script for the show's titles. He said that was to convey the mood of "a sophisticated '30s film." Gelbart also avoided use of background music and a laugh track. Scripts featured dialogue such as, "Just for once I'd like to be treated like a friend instead of a husband," and "Maybe you and Bob can go out and get yourselves one redhead with two straws." United States premiered at 10:30 p.m. on March 11, 1980. NBC pulled it from the schedule within two months, after only six of 13 episodes had aired. The remaining episodes were not broadcast until 1986, when the A&E cable channel aired United States.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1980 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (13 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 75% (7.5/10, 2 votes) |
United States — FAQ
Is United States worth watching? United States holds a 7.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. United States is a short-lived half-hour comedy-drama that NBC added to its Tuesday primetime schedule in March 1980. Larry Gelbart, the show's executive producer and chief writer, said the name United States was not a
Who is behind United States? Created by Gary Markowitz.
Who is in the cast of United States? It stars Helen Shaver, Beau Bridges, Justin Dana, Rossie Harris.
Where can I stream United States? Streaming availability for United States is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did United States release? It first aired in 1980.
