On the Air

Airs Next: ABC at Saturday 8:30 PM (30 min.)

Status: Ended Premiered: June 20, 1992 Last Aired: July 4, 1992

Show Category: Comedy

Czars of the bizarre, Mark Frost & David Lynch have concocted a new series that shows the perils of live television during the "Golden Age of Television." Complete with the usual odd assortment of strange characters that would normally be associated with a Lynch / Frost production. Music for the series was composed and conducted by Angelo Badalamenti. In an attempt to revive his failing...

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Last episode: Episode 5
Sylvia Hudson, a class A bitch & Betty's sister, appears on the show and insults Mr. Peanuts the network's children show star. Betty gets the crew and the viewing public to bring Mr. Peanut's spirits up.
Aired: Saturday July 4, 1992

2. Episode 3	Jun 27, 1992	0 Reviews	8.50

1. Episode 1	Jun 20, 1992	1 Review	8.90

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Cast

David L. Lander - Valdja Gochktch

Raleigh Friend - Hurry Up Twin

Kim McGuire - Nicole Thorne

Nancye Ferguson - Betty Hudson

Mel Johnson Jr. - Mickey

Marla Rubinoff - Betty Hudson

Miguel Ferrer - Buddy Budwaller (photos)

Everett Greenbaum - ZBC Announcer

Buddy Douglas - Buddy Morris

Gary Grossman - Bert Schein

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Community Reviews (5)

ssimonds1 Report Abuse	8.3 Great "Off the wall" David Lynch's F You to ABC Continue » Posted Jun 11, 2007 1:14 pm PST

drwoowoocl Report Abuse	2.0 Terrible "I don't get it" A show from the producers of Twin Peaks about the wacky goings on at a TV studio during the live TV era. Continue » Posted Sep 9, 2006 8:50 am PST

walterfive Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Personal favorite" Surreal slapstick sitcom Continue » Posted Mar 27, 2006 11:43 am PST

Voyerrr Report Abuse	9.0 Superb "Ahead of its time" Not for the Mcdonalds mind set, David Lynch brings cerebral comedy to the small screen. Continue » Posted Dec 7, 2005 5:07 am PST

afijamesy2k Report Abuse 2 users disagree with this review	0.8 Appalling "Complete waste of time" On the Air, should have been off the air when it started Continue » Posted Jul 24, 2005 7:54 pm PST