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Tanner on Tanner

TV·2004–2004·1 season, 4 episodes·SundanceTV·Comedy·2h·Created by Robert Altman

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Sixteen years ago, Jack Tanner's bid for the White House ended at the 1988 Democratic convention. Now the former congressman is the subject of a documentary film directed by his daughter Alex, focusing on the toll paid by failed contenders.

Cast

Michael MurphyMichael MurphyJack TannerCynthia NixonCynthia NixonAlex TannerPamela ReedPamela ReedT.J. CavanaughMatt MalloyMatt MalloyDeke ConnorsIlana LevineIlana LevineAndrea SpinelliLuke MacfarlaneLuke MacfarlaneStuart DeBargeAasif MandviAasif MandviSalim Barik

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes2004Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Dinner at Elaine'sOctober 5, 2004—Presidential candidate Jack Tanner interacts with American voters and has his campaign commercial viewed by a focus group.
  2. S01E02Boston or BustOctober 12, 2004—Tanner and his staff visit Nashville as interest in his campaign increases.
  3. S01E03Alex in WonderlandOctober 19, 2004—Tanner and Alex try to cope with Secret Service protection.
  4. S01E04The Awful TruthOctober 26, 2004—

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