The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
Some unknown source has interrupted all television transmissions around the world. In place of the regular broadcasts, a lineup of extremely tasteless programs and commercials have been substituted. Included in the mix are such show as The Shitheads, The Charles Whitman Invitational, and commercials for a number of improbable products.
Ratings
IMDb4.9/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Bradley R. SwirnoffWriter
- Stephen FeinbergWriter
- John BaskinWriter
- Roger ShulmanWriter
- Ken LauberOriginal Music Composer
- Bradley R. SwirnoffDirector
Cast
- Joanna CassidyLisa Allen
- Warren OatesCelebrity Sportsman
- Harry ShearerTrucker's Friend
- Susan DoukasLoan Officer
- Nancy ParsonsLady Mailperson
- Peter KastnerDavid
- Mary SteelsmithCount's Blond Girlfriend
- Paul ZeglerSuspicious Man
- Harris YulinCharles Conlin
- Alan WittertParanoid Man
- Mike WagnerSenator Simon
- Herb VolandAdmiral Taft
Stills
Themes
sketch comedy