Criterion ChannelTanner '88 (1988) is a comedy, war & politics web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Tanner '88 online in HD.
Tanner '88 — Storyline
In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Garry Trudeau, Robert Altman
- Starring: Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed, Cynthia Nixon, Kevin J. O'Connor, Daniel H. Jenkins, Jim Fyfe, Matt Malloy, Ilana Levine
Tanner '88 — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1988-02-15 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Comedy, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | HBO |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.9/10 (8 votes) |
Tanner '88 — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Dark Horse (1) (1988-02-15) — On the weekend before the make-or-break New Hampshire primary, Representative Jack Tanner (D-MI) and his opinionated daughter visit with potential voters, while a videotape of his
- E2: The Dark Horse (2) (1988-02-15) — Although their first attempt at a TV commercial is not well received, Tanner's staff hopes that an impromptu speech about why he's running for president will make a good enough TV
- E3: For Real (1988-03-14) — Tanner's television commercial showing that his passion is ""For real"" generates new interest from the press in his campaign as he heads for Nashville. He also has an apparent att
- E4: The Night of the Twinkies (1988-04-12) — In an attempt to garner the black vote, Jack heads to Nashville to seek the advice of an old friend, now a black-rights activist. Meanwhile, one of Tanner's staff recovers from an
- E5: Moonwalker and Bookbag (1988-05-02) — After Tanner offends Reverend Crier, resulting in more attention towards the campaign, he and his daughter must learn to cope with the constant protective presence of secret servic
- E6: Bagels with Bruce (1988-05-16) — After being released from jail, Tanner meets with fellow candidate Bruce Babbitt, who just dropped out of the race but has plenty to say on Jack's campaign; Stringer makes a startl
- E7: Child's Play (1988-06-06) — Tanner attends a whirlwind of campaign events, ranging from a pool party in Hollywood to a meeting with children at a day care center. He also runs into his ex-wife's husband an a
- E8: The Great Escape (1988-06-20) — Tanner mulls the issue of drug policy in a debate with Jesse Jackson, moderated by Linda Ellerbee. Trying to escape from a number of persistent reporters asking about his relation
- E9: The Girlfriend Factor (1988-07-11) — Tanner has to decide what to do about his secret girlfriend Joanna Buckley, an employee of main competitor Michael Dukakis. Meanwhile, the Tanner campaign heads to a rough Detroit
- E10: Something Borrowed, Something New (1988-07-17) — Tanner heads to his aunt's house in suburban Michigan to marry Joanna, but his announcement that he's getting married causes varied reactions from his relatives; Molly confides in
- E11: The Boiler Room (1988-08-11) — Having reached the Democratic National Convention knowing that he has no hope of overcoming Dukakis's lead on his own, Tanner considers forging an alliance with Jesse Jackson; T.J.
- E12: The Reality Check (1988-08-22) — Having failed to secure the Democratic nomination, TJ and company try to launch a third-party campaign; the crew hires college co-eds for telemarketing, which provides mixed result
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Tanner '88 have? 1 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Who created Tanner '88? Garry Trudeau, Robert Altman.
Where can I watch Tanner '88? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
