Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

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Amazing Stories

1985- 1987

2 Seasons

45 Episodes

7.4(217 votes)

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Drama

Comedy

Family

Mystery

Crime

Overview

A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

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Universal Television

Amblin Entertainment

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