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My Daddy Long Legs

1990, Japanese, on Fuji TV.

Judy Abbott is an orphan living in New York, who at the age of 17 finds herself in receipt of a college scholarship and monthly allowance from a mysterious benefactor. Her benefactor believes she has great potential as a writer and wishes to see her succeed. The only payment he asks in return is that she write him a letter every month addressed to the pseudonym "Mr. John Smith," with the understanding that he will never reply.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
40
Episode length
24 min
Status
Ended in 1990

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S1 E40: Nice to Meet You, Daddy!

Aired 23 December 1990

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First aired
14 January 1990
Last aired
23 December 1990
Network
Fuji TV
Original title
私のあしながおじさん
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Type
Scripted
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What My Daddy Long Legs is based on

My Daddy Long Legs is adapted from a novel.

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My Daddy Long Legs has 1 season and 40 episodes, about 24 minutes each.

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My Daddy Long Legs is adapted from a novel.

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