6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Associates (1979)
The Associates (1979)
Overview
The Associates is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1979–1980. The series starred Martin Short and was cancelled after nine of its thirteen episodes aired, but was nominated for two Golden Globes after its cancellation. The series was produced by Paramount Television.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
The Associates is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1979–1980. The series starred Martin Short and was cancelled after nine of its thirteen episodes aired, but was nominated for two Golden Globes after its cancellation. The series was produced by Paramount Television.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a sitcom about young lawyers in a corporate firm, is inherently neutral, focusing on individual ambition and workplace dynamics rather than explicit political ideology. The narrative champions individual resilience and adaptation within the existing system, without a strong critique or endorsement of its underlying structures.
The series features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era, and does not appear to include intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative, typical for a 1979 sitcom about Wall Street, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The television series "The Associates" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the professional and personal lives of young lawyers at a Wall Street law firm without exploring queer identities or experiences.
The series "The Associates" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Associates is an original 1979 television series. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical baselines for gender comparison.
The Associates (1979) is an original television series featuring characters created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which a character's race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
5.0
Critic Ratings
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