Review of My Favorite Year (1982) by Charlie R — 28 Mar 2008

Loses points for an insufferable Mark Linn-Baker performance.

This review of My Favorite Year (1982) was written by Charlie R on 28 Mar 2008.

My Favorite Year has generally received positive reviews.

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