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Key Features:
Teenage girl, Overprotective parent, Transformation, Dating, Comedy, Father-daughter relationship, Radio personality, Romantic interest, Coming-of-age
Tone:
humorous, whimsical
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Family audiences, Viewers interested in coming-of-age stories, Those who enjoy lighthearted entertainment
Emotional Arc:
Worry → Chaos → Acceptance

She's Out of Control

1989-04-14
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A Los Angeles radio-station manager's girlfriend shows his teenage daughter how to be sexy.

Genres
Comedy, Romance
Cast
Tony Danza, Catherine Hicks, Wallace Shawn, Dick O, Ami Dolenz, Laura Mooney, Derek McGrath, Dana Ashbrook, Matthew Perry, Lance Wilson-White
Crew
Stan Dragoti, Michael J. Nathanson, Seth Winston
Rating
5.2(116 votes)
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