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Kate & Allie•Season 2•Episode 18

Author, Author

6.6/10 · 32 votesMar 4, 198530 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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Kate and Allie's crush on an old college professor is rekindled when each imagines she is the inspiration for his recently published romantic novel.

Directed byBill Persky
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Susan Saint James

Susan Saint James

Katherine 'Kate' McArdle

Jane Curtin

Jane Curtin

Allison 'Allie' Lowell

Allison Smith

Allison Smith

Jennie Lowell

Frederick Koehler

Frederick Koehler

Charles 'Chip' Lowell

Ari Meyers

Ari Meyers

Emma McArdle

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Bill Persky

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Episode Summary

"Author, Author" is episode 18 of Kate & Allie season 2. It scored 6.6/10 from 32 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Bill Persky, it aired on March 4, 1985.

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