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The Famous Teddy Z
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The Famous Teddy Z

1989-09-18 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.4

Comedy

A mailroom clerk becomes a top agent at a Hollywood talent agency after he impresses a notoriously self-centered client. The series was inspired by an actual 1940s encounter involving Marlon Brando.

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Creators
Hugh Wilson
Production companies
Hugh Wilson Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, ELP Communications
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jon CryerJon CryerTeddy Zakalokis
Jane SibbettJane SibbettLaurie Parr
Milton SelzerMilton SelzerAbe Werkfinder
Erica YohnErica YohnDeena Zakalokis
Josh BlakeJosh BlakeAristotle Zakalokis
Alex RoccoAlex RoccoAl Floss

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