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The Tracey Ullman Show 1987

★ 7.1/10 · 23 votes AnimationComedy 4 seasons · 81 eps Ended
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What is The Tracey Ullman Show?

The Tracey Ullman Show is an American television variety show hosted by a British-born actress and onetime pop singer. The show debuted as the Fox network's second primetime series after Married...

Type
TV series
Year
1987
Status
Ended
Episodes
81
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Apr 5, 1987
Last aired
May 26, 1990
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
FOX
Genres
Animation, Comedy
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The Tracey Ullman Show is an American television variety show hosted by a British-born actress and onetime pop singer. The show debuted as the Fox network's second primetime series after Married... with Children. It was produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. The show blended sketch comedy shorts with musical numbers, featuring choreography by Paula Abdul. The show also produced a series of animated shorts that later became a separate television program. The show's production company, Gracie Films, also produced the separate television program. The Tracey Ullman Show ran until it ended.

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Should you watch it?

“Tracey Ullman hosts an American television variety show blending sketch comedy and musical numbers.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features sketch comedy shorts and musical numbers with choreography by Paula Abdul
  • Produced the original shorts that led to the spin-off series The Simpsons
Keep in mind
  • May not appeal to viewers who dislike variety shows

Watch it if you enjoy classic television variety shows featuring sketch comedy and musical performances.

The show features comedy and musical numbers suitable for standard television viewing.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes
Season 2 · 21 episodes
Season 3 · 23 episodes
Season 4 · 24 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is The Tracey Ullman Show?

It is an American television variety show hosted by British-born actress and pop singer Tracey Ullman.

When did the show premiere?

It debuted on April 5, 1987, as the Fox network's second primetime series.

Who produced the series?

The show was produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television.

What notable characters originated on the show?

The show produced animated shorts featuring characters that later spun off into The Simpsons.

Who provided the choreography for the musical numbers?

The musical numbers featured choreography by Paula Abdul.