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Cinema & TelevisionTrying Times is an American anthology television series that aired on PBS as part of the American Playhouse series. The show presents a collection of comedic and dramatic vignettes that explore the absurdities, frustrations, and small victories of modern life. Each episode features a different story, focusing on characters navigating the complexities of relationships, career hurdles, and the general anxieties of the late 1980s. The series is noted for its sharp, observational writing and its ability to capture the 'trying times' of everyday existence with a blend of wit and poignancy. By utilizing a rotating cast and diverse narrative settings, the show highlights the universal nature of human struggle, often finding humor in the mundane and the stressful situations that define the contemporary experience.
Television Catalog
The inaugural season features six standalone episodes exploring various comedic and dramatic vignettes about the challenges of contemporary life.
Episode 1 of Trying Times. The battle escalates with pivotal turns, dramatic revelations, and cinematic sequences.
Episode 2 of Trying Times. The battle escalates with pivotal turns, dramatic revelations, and cinematic sequences.
Episode 3 of Trying Times. The battle escalates with pivotal turns, dramatic revelations, and cinematic sequences.
Episode 4 of Trying Times. The battle escalates with pivotal turns, dramatic revelations, and cinematic sequences.
Episode 5 of Trying Times. The battle escalates with pivotal turns, dramatic revelations, and cinematic sequences.
Episode 6 of Trying Times. The battle escalates with pivotal turns, dramatic revelations, and cinematic sequences.
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