Raising Waylon

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Raising Waylon
Genre Romantic comedy
Written byNeena Beber
Directed by Sam Pillsbury
Starring
Music byKevin Kliesch Mader
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Neena Beber
  • Dave Wigutow
ProducerSteve Sachs
CinematographyJames Bartle
EditorMargaret Guinee
Running time95 minutes
Production companiesDan Wigutow Productions
Sony Pictures Television
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseFebruary 22, 2004 (2004-02-22)

Raising Waylon is a 2004 American romantic comedy television film directed by Sam Pillsbury. The film premiered on CBS on February 22, 2004. [1]

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Synopsis

Reginald and Julia are obliged to raise the son of their friends who have died in an accident, because they are his godfather and godmother.

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References

  1. "Raising Waylon". Turner Classic Movies . Retrieved April 23, 2016.