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Overview

User Rating:
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Creator:

Chris Thompson
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Contact:

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Seasons:

1 full episode list

Release Date:

16 September 1999 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Drama more

Plot:

In Hollywood you're only as good as your last flick, and Dragonfire Films exec Peter Dragon has hit... more

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination more

NewsDesk:
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User Comments:

Ahead of its time more (45 total)


Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 7 of 21)

Jay Mohr ... Peter Dragon (13 episodes, 1999)

Illeana Douglas ... Wendy Ward (13 episodes, 1999)

Jarrad Paul ... Adam Rafkin (13 episodes, 1999)

Jack Plotnick ... Stuart Glazer (13 episodes, 1999)

Buddy Hackett ... Uncle Lonnie (13 episodes, 1999)

Lee Arenberg ... Bobby G. (9 episodes, 1999)
Fab Filippo ... Holden Van Dorn (6 episodes, 1999)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Dragon (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:

30 min (13 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Canada:14A (Canadian Home Video rating) | USA:Not Rated (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

The original plan was to do a season that showed the making of "Beverly Hills Gun Club" and then actually show the finished movie on Fox. more

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Getting Into the Action (2006) (V) more

Soundtrack:

Even a Dog Can Shake Hands more


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18 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
Ahead of its time, 1 January 2004

If you like the current FOX TV series "Arrested Development" (perhaps even "Dream On") you would have liked FOX's "Action." Set in the intensely high-stress environment of Hollywood, this show had the same tone, feel and cynicism of "Arrested Development", but with humour a touch more risque - perhaps too risque for a 9:00 pm timeslot.

Critically well-received with decent reviews, the show was also aired on Bravo's "Brilliant But Cancelled" showcase. "Action" was simply too edgy, too offensive, and too jaded for its time, with wickedly dark humour and remarkable wit. In time it would have found its audience, but the plug was pulled too soon.

Those involved in the entertainment industry would, in particular, enjoy the loathsome humour and cynicism.

Rumour has it, it may be released on DVD.

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