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Andy is an extra on the set of a movie about the Balkans conflict, which is being directed by, Ben Stiller. As Andy attempts to win himself a speaking role by befriending Goran, [the Croatian man whose story is being told], he is drawn into the friction that has developed between Stiller and Goran. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant

Director:: Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant

Stars:: Ricky Gervais (Andy Millman); Ashley Jensen (Maggie Jacobs)

Guest Star:: Boris Boscovic (Goran); Thomas Byrne (Boy); Steve Jackson (Jon); Eleanor Matsuura (Producer's wife); Shaun Pye (Greg); Liza Sadovy (Jackie Greer); Ben Stiller (Himself); Jay Villiers (Producer); Jo Wyatt (Woman In Bar)

Ben Stiller was nominated for an Emmy Award in the United States for his guest starring performance in this episode. edit »
Goran approaches Andy towards the end of this episode to tell him that he has been given a line as �Journalist 2�. After reviewing the scene, Andy tells Goran that �Journalist 1� has more lines and that he wants that role instead. However, a few moments later he refers to the role that he wants as �Journalist 2� � which is the role originally given to him.
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Goran: No, but this is my story, my memories, my tribute to my dead wife.
Ben Stiller: Would you stop going on about your fucking dead wife? edit »
Ben: How can I cheer up this orphaned kid? By showing him the DVD of Dodgeball? Well, sure, then he'll be happy for an hour and a half, but what then? Do I show him Dodgeball again? Of course, he'll get more out of it, because he'll spot new things the second time round. It's layered - it's written that way. But how many times can I show him Dodgeball? Seven, eight, maybe. Then what? edit »
Goran [showing photographs]: My wife, again.
Andy: Oh, I shouldn't look at that, was she sunbathing?
Goran: No, she is dead. Lying in the street.
Andy: Oh, I see now. Why did you...
Goran: Why did I take photograph of her?
Andy: Yeah...
Goran: To show the world what must be shown. This is why I want film to be made by Ben Stiller.
Andy: Ben Stiller of Zoolander? Sure.
Goran [forcing the photograph]: You look - dead, naked, you look.
Andy: I am, but I'm only looking at her dead, naked face. Where did you get these developed? edit »
Andy: Bye, nerd.
Ben Stiller: Oh I'm a nerd?
Andy: Yeah.
Ben Stiller: I'm a nerd! I've, I've kissed, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore. I er... slapped Jennifer Aniston's butt...
Maggie: In films.
Ben Stiller: Still counts. edit »
Ben Stiller: Who are you?
Andy: Nobody.
Ben Stiller: What's that? Who?
Andy: Nobody.
Ben Stiller: That's right. Nobody. Yeah, and who am I?
Andy: It's either Starsky or Hutch, I can never remember.
Ben Stiller: Was that supposed to be funny?
Andy: You tell me, you were in it. edit »

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gbvfan13
member since: Aug 2, 2006
Episode 1: Ben Stiller
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Not one of my favorites. ...Continue »
05/24/07 05:09pm | report abuse
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xblvr
member since: Jul 11, 2005
Episode 1: Ben Stiller
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
laugh out loud... ...Continue »
04/01/07 08:47pm | report abuse
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Yegg84
member since: Feb 17, 2006
Episode 1: Ben Stiller
The Bottom Line: "Pilot episode"
A good start for this show. ...Continue »
02/16/06 02:40pm | report abuse
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mofo_inc
member since: Jan 13, 2005
Episode 1: Ben Stiller
The Bottom Line: "Pilot episode"
This is a good pilot, and has a re-watch value ...Continue »
09/21/05 10:16pm | report abuse
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hitman2
member since: Jul 18, 2005
Episode 1: Ben Stiller
The Bottom Line: "Silly"
was that ending ment to be funny? i don't know u where in it ...Continue »
08/31/05 02:33pm | report abuse