Emmy Award-winning actress/comedienne Tracey Ullman stars in an all-new auto biographical show that traces her childhood, early career in dancing, acting and music, and rise to stardom on television and films. Featuring Ul... more »lman portraying both herself through the years as well as several of the memorable characters she invented on her acclaimed HBO series Tracey Takes On, the special was taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles -- a rare onstage performance for this talented and beloved comedic chameleon.« less
Actor:Tracey Ullman Genres:Comedy, Television Sub-Genres:Tracey Ullman, Comedy Studio:Hbo Home Video Format:DVD - Color - Closed-captioned DVD Release Date: 12/26/2005 Original Release Date: 01/24/1996 Theatrical Release Date: 01/24/1996 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 5hr 0min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 3 SwapaDVD Credits: 3 Total Copies: 3 Members Wishing: 0 Edition: Box set MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
James F. from EAST GRANBY, CT Reviewed on 8/21/2022...
I remember when this show first aired on HBO, and watched several episodes. Tracey Ullman is a tremendous talent, and very funny. After seeing reviews that some seasons were edited for content, I decided to give up my Season one, and will not watch another episode. HBO is still the leader in creating original content, but editing a valuable piece of art destroys its worth, as would painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.
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Movie Reviews
Finally Tracy is Here on DVD !
Tv & Cd Reviewer | USA | 10/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tracy Ullman was a absolute pleasure in her one women show Tracy Takes on , every character she played was hillariously funny.Every episode of the first season were great when they firsted aired in the mid 90's on HBO , too bad their isnt more the 10 but who cares because Tracy Ullman is a hilarious woman and so is this show , Defenitly buy this if you like comedy tv or Tracy Ullman
The Boxset Features These Ten Hillarious Episodes
Ep 01 Tracy Takes on ... Romance
Ep 02 ...Family
Ep 03 ... Charity
Ep 04 ... Fame
Ep 05 ... Nostalgia
Ep 06 ... Death
Ep 07 ... Health
Ep 08 ... Royalty
Ep 09 ... Vanity
Ep 10 ... Law
These are sure going to be great to have in your DVD Collection !
Ep 06"
Love love love it!
Lewis | NC USA | 10/31/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tracey Takes On is an extremely well directed show with skits about a certain subject which Tracey "takes on". From an Eldery Hair Dresser to Gay Flight Attendant, the range of characters is astounding. She brings each to life with her wonderful accents and their enlightening observations. It's easy to forget it's her acting.
I was so excited when I heard Tracey was coming to DVD. I've preordered my own copy and think about it every day! A must own!
HBO at it's best."
Just Amazing!
Tv & Cd Reviewer | 01/01/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of the funniest comedies ever on television. Launched HBO original series! You've never seen a show until you've seen this! Tracey is a genius and needs to do more original programming in the future.
I wish the DVDs contained more missing sketches that never aired and more audio commentaries from Tracey."
You've been away for such a long time now...
D. James | Melbourne, Australia | 09/16/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This mid-90's, one-woman sketch comedy was very funny and original. Ullman's characters were a riot and very likeable while the format is a five-minute monologue from each one with no real interaction with any other characters. Ning Nong Nang, the Vietnamese donut-store owner delivers hers at the end of a long day in the kitchen with her bare feet resting in the next days' donut batter! The crude but sincere Aussie stunt-woman is a treat as is the even more vulgar Middle-Eastern taxi driver."
Yahoo - Season 2 is on the way now as well!
DonMac | Lynn, MA United States | 05/26/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a must have for your dvd collection. Ullman is just a comedy master. Her chameleon-like transformations are unbelievable and she is always very, very funny. This is an excellent set of episodes that you can watch over and over again. Her best trait though, is the humanity in her comedy. Ullman creates charaters and worlds that make you laugh and make you cry at the same time. This series was long overdue on dvd - enjoy!"