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The show follows his chaotic—and often depraved—journey to get the film made while navigating a sea of "prima donna actors, crazed directors, and arrogant studio heads". A Cast of Outrageous Characters

Peter’s long-suffering President of Production who is constantly subjected to demeaning tasks. Action<img width="390" height="215" src="https:...

A former child star turned high-priced call girl whom Peter hires as his Vice President of Production. It was the first weekly show on broadcast

A struggling, irritable screenwriter whose script Peter bought mostly by mistake. Why It Broke New Ground The Legacy of a "Brilliant-But-Cancelled" Show

Peter’s eccentric uncle who serves as the head of security for Dragonfire Films .

Action was a pioneer in more ways than one. It was the first weekly show on broadcast television to receive a . Critics praised its "hostile look" at Hollywood culture and its lack of a laugh track, which was uncommon for sitcoms of the era. It even featured meta cameos from real-life stars like Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves, and Salma Hayek , often playing exaggerated, less-than-flattering versions of themselves. The Legacy of a "Brilliant-But-Cancelled" Show