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Jon Cryer’s First Sitcom Took Place at UTA

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Story by Lexy Perez
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A young mailroom employee at a fictional Hollywood talent agency gets his big break when a Marlon Brando-esque star selects him as his new rep, in this short-lived 1989 CBS sitcom.
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  • The show's creator, Hugh Wilson, and producer Richard Dubin had a falling out over the casting of Teddy's mother, leading to scenes being reshot with a new actress.
  • Despite critical acclaim, including a supporting actor Emmy for Alex Rocco, the series was pulled midseason with five unaired episodes, devastating star Jon Cryer, who now looks back on the experience fondly.
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Jon Cryer, Hugh Wilson, Richard Dubin, Lainie Kazan, Erica Yohn, Jane Sibbett, Alex Rocco, Marlon Brando, UTA - Unlimited Talent Agency, CBS, The Famous Teddy Z, Pretty in Pink
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Jon Cryer’s First Sitcom Took Place at UTA

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Lexy Perez
from The Hollywood Reporter
Image from The Hollywood Reporter
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A young mailroom employee at a fictional Hollywood talent agency gets his big break when a Marlon Brando-esque star selects him as his new rep, in this short-lived 1989 CBS sitcom.
beat sheet
  • The show's creator, Hugh Wilson, and producer Richard Dubin had a falling out over the casting of Teddy's mother, leading to scenes being reshot with a new actress.
  • Despite critical acclaim, including a supporting actor Emmy for Alex Rocco, the series was pulled midseason with five unaired episodes, devastating star Jon Cryer, who now looks back on the experience fondly.
call sheet
Jon Cryer, Hugh Wilson, Richard Dubin, Lainie Kazan, Erica Yohn, Jane Sibbett, Alex Rocco, Marlon Brando, UTA - Unlimited Talent Agency, CBS, The Famous Teddy Z, Pretty in Pink
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