Tanner '88
“For real.”
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Mon, Feb 15, 1988
Garry Trudeau
Robert AltmanLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “The Reality Check”
Having failed to secure the Democratic nomination, TJ and company try to launch a third-party campaign; the crew hires college co-eds for telemarketing, which provides mixed results; Joanna has coffee with Kitty Dukakis.
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Cast & Creators
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Michael Murphy
Jack Tanner
Pamela Reed
T.J. Cavanaugh
Cynthia Nixon
Alex Tanner
Kevin J. O'Connor
Hayes Haggerty
Daniel H. Jenkins
Stringer Kincaid
Jim Fyfe
Emil Berkoff
Matt Malloy
Deke Connors
Ilana Levine
Andrea Spinelli
Veronica Cartwright
Molly Hark
Harry Anderson
Billy Ridenhour
Wendy Crewson
Joanna Buckley
Sandra Bowie
Stevie Chevalier
Richard Cox
David Seidelman
Greg Procaccino
Barney Kittman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garry Trudeau, Robert Altman
Garry Trudeau
Jean Lépine
Dorian Harris, Ruth Foster, Mark Fish
Garry Trudeau, Scott Bushnell, Robert Altman
Department Leadership Roster
Dorian Harris
Editor
Ruth Foster
Editor
Mark Fish
Editor
Sean-Michael Connor
Editor
Alison Ellwood
Editor
Kristine Flones
Costume Design
Stephen Altman
Production Design
Scott Bushnell
Producer
Garry Trudeau
Writer
Jean Lépine
Director of Photography
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What is Tanner '88 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.
How many seasons does Tanner '88 have?
Tanner '88 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Tanner '88?
Key cast members in Tanner '88 include Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed, Cynthia Nixon, Kevin J. O'Connor, Daniel H. Jenkins.
Who created or directed Tanner '88?
Tanner '88 was developed and directed by Garry Trudeau, Robert Altman.