Tracey Takes On

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  • 1996
  • 5 Seasons
  • 7.3  (650)

Tracey Takes On was a Showtime original series that ran from 1996 to 1999. The show starred comedian Tracey Ullman, who played a variety of characters in different comedic sketches. Each episode focused on a certain theme, with Ullman's characters taking on the roles of different people related to that theme.

The show featured a talented supporting cast including Seymour Cassel, Alastair Duncan, Julie Kavner, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnerny, Michael McKean, George Segal, Michael Tucker, and Danny Woodburn. The sketches ranged from satirical to absurd, and Tracey's characters were often exaggerated caricatures of real people.

One episode, titled "Tracey Takes On Hollywood," saw Tracey's character take on the entertainment industry with sketches featuring a talent agent, a struggling actress, and a successful movie director. The episode tackled issues such as sexism and ageism in Hollywood. Another episode, titled "Tracey Takes On...Family," focused on the complicated dynamics of family life. Tracey's characters included a matriarch struggling to hold her family together, a daughter dealing with her aging parents, and a single mother trying to make ends meet.

Throughout the series, Tracey's characters took on a variety of professions and roles, ranging from a flight attendant to a life coach to a journalist. One memorable sketch featured Tracey's character as a beauty pageant winner who uses her platform to speak out against the superficiality of the pageant world.

The show was known for its sharp wit and offbeat humor, often poking fun at societal norms and cultural expectations. It tackled serious issues with humor and sensitivity, making it a unique and memorable show. Tracey's ability to inhabit so many different characters and bring them to life was a testament to her comedic talent.

Tracey Takes On was praised for its groundbreaking approach to sketch comedy, and it earned numerous awards during its run, including six Emmy Awards. However, the show was also controversial at times, with some critics accusing it of being too crude or offensive. Despite the criticism, Tracey Takes On remains a beloved and influential show in the history of comedy television.

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Seasons
A Class Act Special
20. A Class Act Special
November 22, 1993
Actress-comedienne Tracey Ullman stars in the one-off comedy special, Tracey Ullman: A Class Act. The special studies and skewers the British class system.
New York Special
19. New York Special
January 8, 1994
Actress-comedienne, Tracey Ullman stars in the one-off comedy special Tracey Ullman Takes On New York.
Season 3 Special
18. Season 3 Special
June 3, 1998
Chic on Sports, Ruby on Sports, Trevor on Loss, Janie on Loss, Kay on Smoking, Hope on Smoking, Janie on Sports, Sheneesha on Age, Sydney on Culture, Birdie on Man's Best Friend, Fern on Age.
Season 2 Special
17. Season 2 Special
May 27, 1997
Mrs. Noh on Food, Ruby on Mothers Chic on Crime, Trevor and Fern on Race Relations, Fern and Jobie on Sex, Birdie on Politics, Sydney on Sex, Kay on Movies, Janie on the Supernatural, Rayleen on Childhood.
Season 1 Special
16. Season 1 Special
April 2, 1996
Linda's car crash. Rayleen acts as Linda's stunt double. Midge has problems showing her affections for Chris publicly. Mrs. Noh Ning compares romance to the donut. Chic recalls the 70's complete with platform shoes, pooka beads and mood rings.
Ruby, Part 2
15. Ruby, Part 2
November 21, 1998
Ruby Romaine, Hollywood makeup artist.
Ruby, Part 1
14. Ruby, Part 1
December 19, 1998
Ruby Romaine, Hollywood makeup artist.
Chris
13. Chris
November 21, 1998
Chris Warner, "nutritionist" and lover of pro golfer Midge Dexter.
Sydney
12. Sydney
November 21, 1998
Sydney Kross, high-profile attorney.
Trevor
11. Trevor
November 21, 1998
Trevor Ayliss, flight attendant.
Rayleen
10. Rayleen
November 21, 1998
Rayleen Gibson, Australian stunt woman.
Virginia
9. Virginia
November 21, 1998
Virginia Bugge, wife of a member of Parliament.
Hope
8. Hope
November 21, 1998
Hope Finch, college student.
Fern & Harry
7. Fern & Harry
December 20, 1998
Fern Rosenthal, Long Island and Boca Raton matron.
Fern: The Early Years
6. Fern: The Early Years
December 20, 1998
Fern Rosenthal, Long Island and Boca Raton matron.
Mrs. Noh Nang Ning
5. Mrs. Noh Nang Ning
November 20, 1998
Mrs. Noh Nang Ning, Asian of unspecified origin, though she's not Chinese owner of a donut shop.
Janie
4. Janie
November 21, 1998
Janie Pillsworth, fashion magazine editor.
Kay
3. Kay
November 21, 1998
Kay Clark, employed at an S&L and caregiver to ailing mother.
Chic
2. Chic
November 21, 1998
Chic, cab driver of unspecified Middle Eastern origin.
Linda
1. Linda
November 21, 1998
Linda Granger, actress, singer and author.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 24, 1996
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (650)
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