Tracey Ullman takes on a different topic in each episode, giving different characters opinions on such things as vanity, royalty, and law.Tracey Ullman takes on a different topic in each episode, giving different characters opinions on such things as vanity, royalty, and law.Tracey Ullman takes on a different topic in each episode, giving different characters opinions on such things as vanity, royalty, and law.
- Won 6 Primetime Emmys
- 23 wins & 39 nominations total
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Remember back in the mid to late 90's at times in my college dorm room when nothing was on I from time to time to get a good laugh and to see a spin and take on current pop culture would tune into this "HBO" variety show "Tracey Takes On". The parody and skits and comedy of acting featured Ullman was spot on as her performances looked at current times of culture and fashion. Plus the song played at the end credits are fine as the tune "They Don't Know About Us" was a hit in the 80's.
I saw one episode of this and thought it was hilarious!
I saw it when DirecTV had a free preview weekend for those movie channels and I thought the show was hilarious!
It was the class reunion episode and it was brilliant!
Tracey Ullman has talent (and I'm only judging from that one episode that I saw and the clips from some compilation show about it...)
I had seen something before with people talking about the show and saying how great it was and it showed clips.
Too bad I couldn't have seen some more episodes because it was very funny...
If you have HBO and see that this is on then watch it, it's a very funny show!
I saw it when DirecTV had a free preview weekend for those movie channels and I thought the show was hilarious!
It was the class reunion episode and it was brilliant!
Tracey Ullman has talent (and I'm only judging from that one episode that I saw and the clips from some compilation show about it...)
I had seen something before with people talking about the show and saying how great it was and it showed clips.
Too bad I couldn't have seen some more episodes because it was very funny...
If you have HBO and see that this is on then watch it, it's a very funny show!
I love this show. If you don't have HBO I suggest you run out and rent a few videos. This is sketch comedy at its best. She takes on any and every character you could imagine. The gay airline steward, Trevor. Then there's a Leslie Abrahamson type attorney, Sydney. Former make-up artist to the stars turned lush Ruby Romaine. The list goes on and on. If you're an Tracy Ullman fan you won't be disappointed. Check it out!
A charming blend of old favorites (Kay), new faces (Linda Granger, Ruby Romaine), strong guest stars, and inventive sketches. My favorites were Ruby and Linda, but I loved nearly every single one. A truly entertaining and wildly creative series, and a superb showcase for Tracey.
This is one of the funniest shows on TV!! Tracey Ulmann plays a variety of different characters and each week it's given a different theme such a Tracey takes on... fashion, death, age, music, change ...etc... My favourite character is Linda Granger but I love them all. Tracey is amazingly transformed into each character - sometimes you have to check the credits/ Tracey Takes On home page to see if it actually was her - eg. the NYC cab driver. Watch it whenever you get a chance - it's not the type of thing that you love the first time it visits but i becomes the type of thing that you love and pine for the next series!!! Unmissable.
Did you know
- TriviaLeslie Abramson inspired the character Sydney Kross.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1996)
- SoundtracksThey Don't Know
("Tracey Takes On..." Main Title Theme)
Written by Kirsty MacColl (as MacColl)
Performed by Tracey Ullman
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