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The Powers That Be

The Powers That Be

Description: Family and staff try to boost a U.S. senator's sagging image.
Genre: Comedy
Year Released: 1992
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 21
First episode air date: March 7, 1992
Program Creators: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
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