Action

American comedy television series

Started: September 16, 1999
Ended: December 2, 1999
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Creator: Chris Thompson
Network: Fox Broadcasting Company
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13
Cast: Jay Mohr
, Illeana Douglas
, Buddy Hackett
Genre: LGBT-related television series

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Action is an American dark comedy series about a Hollywood producer named Peter Dragon, who is trying to recover from his last box-office failure. It aired on Fox from September 16 to December 2, 1999. The series was critically praised for its irreverent and sometimes hostile look at Hollywood culture. Thirteen episodes were produced. The show was created by Chris Thompson and the show runner was Don Reo. Future Saturday Night Live cast member Will Forte was the story editor for twelve episodes, and wrote three.

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Narrative location: Los Angeles
Camera setup: single-camera setup
Distributor: Sony Pictures Television
Title: Action

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