Beggars and Choosers (1999–2001)

The amusing trials of the executive staff of a television network.

Creator:

Brandon Tartikoff

Stars:

Brian Kerwin, Tuc Watkins, Sherri Saum

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Brian Kerwin	...	Rob Malone (42 episodes, 1999-2001)
Tuc Watkins	...	Malcolm Laffley (37 episodes, 1999-2001)
Sherri Saum	...	Casey Lenox (29 episodes, 1999-2001)
Kaj-Erik Eriksen	...	Carey Malone (22 episodes, 1999-2001)
Colin Cunningham	...	Herb Kolodny (22 episodes, 1999-2001)
Rudolf Martin	...	Nicky Krasnakov (22 episodes, 1999-2001)
Ben Bass	...	Brian Peske (21 episodes, 1999-2001)
Klodyne Rodney	...	Latitia Martinez (21 episodes, 1999-2000)
Justin Carroll	...	Nigel Gibney (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
Christina Hendricks	...	Kelly Kramer (19 episodes, 2000-2001)
Jerry Wasserman	...	Irwin (17 episodes, 1999-2001)

Storyline

A look behind the scenes of network television. Rob Malone is the president of LGT, a television network fighting for ratings, and usually losing. Taking up the battle with Malone are Lori Volpone and casting executive, Malcolm Laffley. Each episode takes a look into how a network runs - how the executives deal with the stars, how they make big budget deals while trying to keep the network financially stable. Malone has too much on his hands, the owner of the company drifts in and out of a coma, the casting exec. is being accused of sexual harassment, and the VP in charge of development is doing everything she can, no matter how evil, to move up in the ranks.

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Plot Keywords:

television | television network | workplace | female nudity | television broadcasting | 

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Taglines:

Side by side. Neck and neck. And always behind your back.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 June 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

TV business

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Granada Entertainment, H. Beale Company, Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

bring it back!!!

I loved this series, I wish some one would put out video's for sale. this series could go on for ever. Rudolf Martin playing as Nicolai Krasnikove is forever great. Why did this show just stop? I hear it had low ratings, bull It way the best mini showtime had or has on! or give people a chance to own it.