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futurama (1999)

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Futurama
TV-14
Animation
Comedy
Sci-Fi

Release Date
March 28, 1999
Cast
Billy West , John DiMaggio , Katey Sagal , Tress MacNeille , Phil LaMarr , Lauren Tom , Frank Welker , Kath Soucie
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
8

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