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Podcast: The S1E1 Podcast
Episode: S1E1: Suddenly Susan
Description: Suddenly Susan is sitcom that ran from 1996-2000 on NBC. In it Brooke Shields starred as Susan Keane who begins a journey of self-discovery after leaving her fiancé at the altar. She then returns to her job at The Gate, a trendy publication owned by her ex’s brother. He offers her a new role: writing a column about navigating single life, aptly titled “Suddenly Susan.” This sets the stage for a workplace comedy filled with quirky colleagues and personal reinvention.
Critics were divided on Suddenly Susan, with some appreciating the ensemble cast and Shields’ comedic charm, while oth...