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Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

  • TV Movie
  • 2003
  • Not Rated
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
147
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Tracey Ullman in Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales (2003)
ParodyComedy

Award winning actress/comedienne Tracey Ullman returns to HBO for an all-new special starring the one-and-only "Ruby Romaine"--one of the most memorable characters ever to grace Tracey's lon... Read allAward winning actress/comedienne Tracey Ullman returns to HBO for an all-new special starring the one-and-only "Ruby Romaine"--one of the most memorable characters ever to grace Tracey's long-running HBO comedy series Tracey Takes On.Award winning actress/comedienne Tracey Ullman returns to HBO for an all-new special starring the one-and-only "Ruby Romaine"--one of the most memorable characters ever to grace Tracey's long-running HBO comedy series Tracey Takes On.

  • Director
    • Tracey Ullman
  • Writers
    • Marc Flanagan
    • George McGrath
    • Stephen Nathan
  • Stars
    • Tracey Ullman
    • Debbie Reynolds
    • Paul Dooley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    147
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tracey Ullman
    • Writers
      • Marc Flanagan
      • George McGrath
      • Stephen Nathan
    • Stars
      • Tracey Ullman
      • Debbie Reynolds
      • Paul Dooley
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Tracey Ullman
    Tracey Ullman
    • Ruby Romaine…
    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
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    Paul Dooley
    Paul Dooley
    • Dean Duaney
    Barbara Bain
    Barbara Bain
    • Judy Utermeyer
    Glenn Shadix
    Glenn Shadix
    • Garland Madden
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Wally Westland
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    • Lynn
    Steven Held
    • Buddy
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Skip Westland
    Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek
    • Self
    John McKeown
    • Young Skip
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Dan Weisman
    Garret Edington
    • Whiley Reality Director
    Marc Flanagan
    • Whistling Laborer
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • Adam (DGA Trainee)
    Galen Hooks
    • Rap Dancer #1
    Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan
    • Rog Monroe
    Rose Marie
    Rose Marie
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    • Director
      • Tracey Ullman
    • Writers
      • Marc Flanagan
      • George McGrath
      • Stephen Nathan
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    10sissypower

    As deft as ever

    Tracey directs this one, with much the same rhythm and truth as her "Takes On" series.

    Surprises include legend Debbie Reynolds playing it straight to Ruby Romaine's booze-soaked stream of consciousness; new characters Svetlana and Pepper Kane; veterans Barbara Bain, Paul Dooley & M. Emmet Walsh all casted brilliantly in flashbacks (the tales as spun by Ruby).

    Ruby is certainly among the most inspired of Ms. Ullman's characters. This HBO special is long overdue & much appreciated. Viva Romaine!!!
    lefteyez54

    this was real funny

    i think tracey ullmans trailer tales were awesome...especially tryin to get her makeup job back..lol..when are u comin back with another tracey takes on series...tracey???? more hbo specials would be great too...maybe with fern rosenthal or linda granger? YEAH!
    8ksf-2

    Tracy lets her hair down, completely.

    SO much fun. Irreverent. Incorrect. Loud. Truthful. Opinionated lady.. Tracy is Ruby, making up Debbie Reynolds for ... something. Who knows what. And everyone keeps stopping by to speak with them... Ruby, Debbie Reynolds, or Barbara Bain. RoseMarie even comes to visit... she was apparently a child star thousands of years ago, but now she's ooooold. She was great on dick van dyke show. And they make fun of that silly hair ribbon that's always stuck to the side of her head. George Schlatter, who did Laugh In, and Norman. Everyone trashtalks everyone else. And cusses like sailors. Fun stuff! Highly recommend this short, fun bit from Tracy U. Fifty minutes. Cheech marin. So many of these folks are gone already... Rose Marie, Debbie R. Show written and directed by miss Tracy.

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ruby Romaine Trailer Tales
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      50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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