Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales (TV 2003)

Award winning actress/comedienne Tracey Ullman returns to HBO for an all-new special starring the one-and-only "Ruby Romaine"--one of the most memorable characters ever to grace Tracey's long-running HBO comedy series Tracey Takes On.

Director:

Tracey Ullman

Writers:

Marc Flanagan, George McGrath,

Stars:

Tracey Ullman, Debbie Reynolds, Paul Dooley

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Tracey Ullman	...	Ruby Romaine / Svetlana / Pepper Kane
Debbie Reynolds	...	Herself
Paul Dooley	...	Dean Duaney
Barbara Bain	...	Judy Utermeyer
Glenn Shadix	...	Garland Madden
M. Emmet Walsh	...	Wally Westland
Lynne Marie Stewart	...	Lynn
Steven Held	...	Buddy
Sam McMurray	...	Skip Westland
Jane Kaczmarek	...	Herself
John McKeown	...	Young Skip
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Maury Chaykin	...	Dan Weisman
Garret Edington	...	Whiley Reality Director
Marc Flanagan	...	Whistling Laborer
Simon Helberg	...	Adam (DGA Trainee)

Storyline

After an illustrious career, veteran Hollywood makeup artist Ruby Romaine has finally decided to call it quits. Or has she? In a series of hilarious tales told from the confines of her trailer, Ruby explains why she reconsidered her retirement--and how she almost didn't get a second chance to do the two things she does best: touching up an actor's face and sharing the latest Tinseltown gossip!

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Plot Keywords:

trailer | hollywood | spoof | alcohol | television | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 August 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ruby Romaine Trailer Tales

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

User Reviews

As deft as ever

Tracey directs this one, with much the same rhythm and truth as her "Takes On" series.

Surprises include legend Debbie Reynolds playing it straight to Ruby Romaine's booze-soaked stream of consciousness; new characters Svetlana and Pepper Kane; veterans Barbara Bain, Paul Dooley & M. Emmet Walsh all casted brilliantly in flashbacks (the tales as spun by Ruby).

Ruby is certainly among the most inspired of Ms. Ullman's characters. This HBO special is long overdue & much appreciated. Viva Romaine!!!