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Tanner '88

19881 seasonGarry Trudeau
IMDb 7.8

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"For real."

In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.

ComedyWar & Politics
PoliticsMiniseriesMockumentaryUsa Politics

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What is Tanner '88 (1988) about?

In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.

Who stars in Tanner '88?

Tanner '88 stars Michael Murphy (Jack Tanner), Pamela Reed (T.J. Cavanaugh), Cynthia Nixon (Alex Tanner), Kevin J. O'Connor (Hayes Haggerty), Daniel H. Jenkins (Stringer Kincaid). The series was created by Garry Trudeau.

How many seasons does Tanner '88 have?

Tanner '88 has 1 seasons. There are 12 episodes in total.

Is Tanner '88 worth watching?

Tanner '88 holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Comedy, War & Politics are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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