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Description: It's the late 1950s and Miriam "Midge" Maisel has everything she has ever wanted -- the perfect husband, two kids and an elegant apartment on New York's Upper West Side. Her seemingly idyllic life takes a surprising turn when she discovers a hidden talent she didn't previously know she had -- stand-up comedy. This revelation changes her life forever as she begins a journey that takes her from her comfortable life on the Upper West Side through the cafes and nightclubs of Greenwich Village as she makes her way through the city's comedy industry on a path that could ultimately lead her to a spot on the "Tonight Show" couch. The series was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino ("Gilmore Girls").
Genre: Comedy-drama
Year Released: 2017
Number of seasons: 3
First episode air date: March 17, 2017
Awards: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, MORE
Network: Amazon Prime Video
Writers: Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Jen Kirkman, MORE
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