TV series
Out on a Limb
1987, English, on ABC.
An intense, clandestine love affair with a prominent politician sparks Shirley MacLaine's quest of self-discovery. From Stockholm to Hawaii, to the mountainous vastness of Peru, from disbelief to radiant affirmation, she discovers the roots of her very existence... and the infinite possibilities of life.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 117 min
- Status
- Ended in 1987
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 19 January 1987
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaine · 2 ep
- Charles DanceGerry Stamford · 2 ep
- John HeardDavid Manning · 2 ep
- Anne JacksonBella Abzug · 2 ep
- Jerry OrbachMort Viner · 1 ep
- Kevin RyersonSelf · 1 ep
- Sture JohannssenSelf · 1 ep
- Kathryn SkatulaKaterina · 1 ep
- Fabia DrakeBookshop Owner · 1 ep
- Shirley DeBurghLady Carlton · 1 ep
- Anki LidénBrigitta · 1 ep
- Stefan EkmanLars · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 January 1987
- Last aired
- 19 January 1987
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Out on a Limb is based on
Out on a Limb is based on Out on a Limb (1983) by Shirley MacLaine, published by Bantam Books.
1983
Out on a Limb
By Shirley MacLaine
Published by Bantam Books
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Out on a Limb: quick answers
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Out on a Limb has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 117 minutes each.
Is Out on a Limb finished?
Yes. Out on a Limb ended in 1987, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Out on a Limb?
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What is Out on a Limb based on?
Out on a Limb is based on Out on a Limb (1983) by Shirley MacLaine, published by Bantam Books.