Series synopsis
Tanner on Tanner is an American comedy television series that premiered on SundanceTV on October 5, 2004. It ended on October 26, 2004. It was created by Robert Altman. It stars Michael Murphy, Cynthia Nixon, Pamela Reed and Matt Malloy.
Sixteen years ago, Jack Tanner's bid for the White House ended at the 1988 Democratic convention. Now the former congressman is the subject of a documentary film directed by his daughter Alex, focusing on the toll paid by failed contenders.
Premise
Sixteen years ago, Jack Tanner's bid for the White House ended at the 1988 Democratic convention. Now the former congressman is the subject of a documentary film directed by his daughter Alex, focusing on the toll paid by failed contenders.
Premise: Off the record, on camera.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Murphy as Jack Tanner
- Cynthia Nixon as Alex Tanner
- Pamela Reed as T.J. Cavanaugh
- Matt Malloy as Deke Connors
- Ilana Levine as Andrea Spinelli
- Luke Macfarlane as Stuart DeBarge
- Aasif Mandvi as Salim Barik
Guest cast
- Jim Fyfe as Emile Berkoff
- Marla Sucharetza as Roxanne Newman
- Greg Procaccino as Barney Kittman
- Avery Clyde as Rebecca
- Ryan Spahn as Ryan
- Harry Belafonte as Self
- Robert Redford as Self
- Ted Hartley as Self
- Steve Buscemi as Self
- Martin Scorsese as Self
- Dina Merrill as Self
- Al Sharpton as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 5, 2004 | October 26, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinner at Elaine's Presidential candidate Jack Tanner interacts with American voters and has his campaign commercial viewed by a focus group. |
October 5, 2004 |
| 2 |
Boston or Bust Tanner and his staff visit Nashville as interest in his campaign increases. |
October 12, 2004 |
| 3 |
Alex in Wonderland Tanner and Alex try to cope with Secret Service protection. |
October 19, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SundanceTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2004 |
| Last aired | October 26, 2004 |
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Status | Ended |