The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–1990)

Stars:

Tracey Ullman, Dan Castellaneta, Sam McMurray

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 13 wins & 25 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Tracey Ullman	...	Various Characters (69 episodes, 1987-1990)
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson (69 episodes, 1987-1990)
Sam McMurray	...	Various (62 episodes, 1987-1990)
Joseph Malone	...	Various Characters (58 episodes, 1987-1990)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson (43 episodes, 1987-1990)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson (28 episodes, 1987-1989)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (28 episodes, 1987-1989)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

dysfunctional family | variety show | cult tv | sketch comedy | the simpsons | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 April 1987 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 17, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Gracie Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (79 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Simpsons began as 30 second bumpers shown before and after commercial breaks.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Kay: [into a phone] Hello Mummy. I-i-i-i-i-i-t'ssssssssss K-a-a-a-y.

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Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Garry Shandling/Los Lobos (1987)

User Reviews

Go Home!!!

This was one of Fox's flagship shows that aired along with Married With Children opening night on Fox. Before this, Tracey was known to a few in America that either saw one of her britcoms via someone in England or owned a copy of her 1983 album, You Broke My Heart In 17 Places. This showed got her launched and it was too funny. My favorite character was Franchesca. It was amusing seeing her transform into a teenager. She was also backed up by a great supporting cast with Julie Kavner, Dan Castelleneta, Sam McMurray, Joseph Malone, and later, Anne Levine. I miss this show and the Sunday nights it was on. It's too bad comedy like this doesn't work on TV anymore. She was talented and many of the skits were downright hilarious. Especially from the first episode where a busy couple spends all but five minutes with their child until they run off again, and a woman who gets pulled over for drunk driving (who really isn't) and is asked to perform odd tests. Truly comic genius.