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Get a Life

Get a Life

Description: Chris Peterson is a 30-year-old man who has never grown up. This is evident in his lack of ambition, the fact that he's living over his parents' garage, and maybe most apparent in his job as a paperboy. Hilarity ensues as Chris interacts with his family and friends while trying to avoid as much responsibility as possible.
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Year Released: 1990
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 36
First episode air date: September 23, 1990
Theme Song: Stand
Network: Fox Broadcasting Company
Program Creators: Chris Elliott, Adam Resnick, David Mirkin
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