Tracey Ullman and her cast of characters take on current events.
Cast: Tracey Ullman
Genres: Comedy
Various
3 Episodes
1984
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2016
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2003
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1987
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1997
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2002
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2005
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1969
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1970
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1980
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1990
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1989
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1994
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1979
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2019
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2007
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