7.3
Favorite Son
ActionThriller
"The only thing more dangerous than his politics... is the woman behind them."
Release
30 Oct 1988Country
United States
Language
EnglishProduction
Overview
Favorite Son is a miniseries about political intrigue that aired on NBC in 1988 a week before that year's presidential election. It starred Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and a pre-Seinfeld Jason Alexander. The miniseries was adapted from the 1987 novel of the same written by Steve Sohmer, who also wrote the teleplay.
Plot
Vice presidential candidate survives assassination, leading to uncovering of conspiracy by president's staff to ensure re-election through unscrupulous means. Investigator unravels the web of deceit.
Cast
Harry HamlinTony GoldwynLynnette Mettey
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Miniseries
Air Date:30 Oct 1988
AvailablePart 1
Runtime:4h 15m
Air Date:31 Oct 1988Available
Episodes of Miniseries
3 episodes
EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
S1 E1
