Bagdad Cafe
CBS | Release Date: March 30, 1990
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
33
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
3
Negative:
5

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
40
The New York TimesJohn J. O'ConnorMay 4, 2014
Season 1 Review: Now, done up by Mort Lachman, Sy Rosen and Zev Braun as a typical sitcom, it has become a vehicle for wisecracks and a soundtrack that goes "aaahhh" whenever the camera focuses on a cute infant. Read full review
40
Miami HeraldHal BoedekerMay 4, 2014
Season 1 Review: Based on the vivid 1988 movie, the sitcom is a disappointment. [30 Mar 1990, p.E1]
40
Seattle Post-IntelligencerStaffMay 4, 2014
Season 1 Review: The premiere episode attacks with a loud, hard-edged style that slams home every line and never gives you time to care. [30 Mar 1990, p.30]
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