January 14, 2015, 1:30 p.m. — Tanner ’88 (episodes 6–8) (1988)
Tanner ’88 (episodes 6–8)
1988. USA. Directed by Robert Altman. Teleplay by Garry Trudeau. With Michael Murphy, Cynthia Nixon, Pamela Reed, Linda Ellerbee. The false sense of authenticity achieved by the director and Doonesbury cartoonist Trudeau became a model for the reality-TV programming that dominates much of cable today.
“Child’s Play.” Hoping to improve his celebrity profile, Tanner travels to Los Angeles. 31 min.
“The Great Escape.” A television debate with Jesse Jackson proves to be an explosive highlight of the campaign. 32 min.
“The Girlfriend Factor.” Drugs policy and revelations about his romantic life preface Tanner’s disturbing visit to a low-income neighborhood in Detroit. 32 min.
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Program 95 min.
