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In the pilot of Smash we are introduced to Tom Levitt and Julia Houston, a song-writing duo who had planned on taking a break from the business of Broadway but, find themselves drawn back in when they get the desire to produce a musical based around the life of Marilyn Monroe. When a demo of one of the tracks goes viral the project attracts the eye and ear of tenacious producer Eileen Rand and, although causing a conflict that of director Derek Wills. But the biggest and most important task is to find their Marilyn after, auditioning a range of girls they whittle it down to two but, who do they go for. Ivy Lynn a veteran of the stage who wants to break away from the chorus line to get her break as a lead or Karen Cartwright a fresh talent who is trying to follow her dream of becoming a star.
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#9In Season 1of 15 rated episodes
#21All-timeof 32 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
2012First airedFebruary 6, 2012
Guest stars
Savannah Wiseas Jessica
Keith Kuhlas Dancer
Joshua Bergasseas Josh
Brian d'Arcy Jamesas Frank Houston
Michael Cristoferas Jerry RandPhillip Spaethas Dennis
Emory Cohenas Leo HoustonManuel Santosas Dancer
Vivian Nixonas DancerRickey Trippas Dancer
Spencer Liffas Dancer
Tim Wrightas DaveJessica Lee Goldynas Lucy
Michael McArthuras Dancer
Crew
Michael MayerDirector
Theresa RebeckWriter
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