7.8
Is Wish You Were Here worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.8).
Wish You Were Here
1990·Show
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Wish You Were Here is an American sitcom that premiered on July 20, 1990 as a summer replacement on CBS in the 9:30pm slot which lasted for only six episodes. Its premise was that stockbroker Donny Cogswell, portrayed by Lew Schneider, quits his job and sends video cassette postcards of his European adventures to family and friends back in the United States.
American SitcomTravel ComedyLightheartedFamily-Friendly90s TVEpisodic AdventuresWholesome HumorQuirky ProtagonistEscape & Exploration
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Is Wish You Were Here okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Wish You Were Here?
3 h
About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1990.
Will Wish You Were Here make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch Wish You Were Here?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.