The Tracey Ullman Show

The Tracey Ullman Show (1987-1990)

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The Tracey Ullman Show was an American television variety show starring Tracey Ullman. It debuted on April 5, 1987, as the Fox network's second prime-time series after Married... with Children, and ran until May 26, 1990.

A typical episode would begin with Ullman giving a brief introduction, ostensibly from her dressing room, leading into the opening titles (the show's theme, "You're Thinking Right", was written by George Clinton). Then two or three comedy sketches would be presented in each episode, most designed to showcase Ullman's ability to skillfully mimic various accents. One popular recurring character was timid, slow-talking Kay ("Iiit's... Kaaaaaaaayyy...")

Typically, the final sketch of the night would include a musical and/or dance number featuring Ullman solo or other members of the cast. The final segment saw Ullman, clad in a robe, deliver a closing monologue to the studio audience before ending the show with her catchphrase "Go Home! Go Home!" and dancing as the credits rolled. Ullman often talked about her husband, Allan McKeown, and her daughter, Mabel. Ullman chose the phrase, "Go home", during the show's pilot episode because she could not think of anything clever to end with. "Oh, you got sore bums... go home!"

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E24Best of...May 26, 1990
S04E237W20May 12, 1990
S04E227W23May 5, 1990
S04E217W22Apr 28, 1990
S04E207W21Apr 21, 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What year was 'The Tracey Ullman Show' first aired?

'The Tracey Ullman Show' premiered in 1987.

What other popular show emerged from 'The Tracey Ullman Show'?

'The Simpsons' emerged from 'The Tracey Ullman Show'.

What was the running time for each episode of 'The Tracey Ullman Show'?

Each episode of 'The Tracey Ullman Show' had a running time of approximately 22 minutes.

Who was the creator and star of 'The Tracey Ullman Show'?

Tracey Ullman was the creator and star of 'The Tracey Ullman Show'.

What genre is 'The Tracey Ullman Show' classified as?

'The Tracey Ullman Show' is classified as a variety show.

How many seasons did 'The Tracey Ullman Show' have?

'The Tracey Ullman Show' consisted of four seasons.

In which year did the first season of 'The Tracey Ullman Show' air?

The first season of 'The Tracey Ullman Show' aired in 1987.

Who was the executive producer of 'The Tracey Ullman Show'?

James L. Brooks was the executive producer of 'The Tracey Ullman Show'.

What was the premise of 'The Tracey Ullman Show'?

'The Tracey Ullman Show' featured a mix of comedy sketches, musical acts, and parody segments.

What were some of the notable characters portrayed by Tracey Ullman?

Tracey Ullman portrayed several notable characters, including housewife and mother-of-three, Kay Clark; suburban teen, Kelly Monteith; and grumpy pensioner, Mrs. Noh Nang Ning.

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