British actress, comedian, singer, and former dancer Tracey Ullman was encouraged to try to break into American television by her husband, British producer Allan McKeown, who was looking to station himself in … See more

Over the course of four seasons, Tracey Ullman played upwards of 100 characters; some were repeated, but not on a weekly basis. The show's … See more

Critical response
While the show was a critical darling, it was never a ratings juggernaut; although none of the early … See more

Casting
Dan Castellaneta, a relative unknown, was asked to read for the show after he was spotted by Ullman … See more

Cast
• Tracey Ullman
• Julie Kavner
• Dan Castellaneta See more

The Tracey Ullman Show regularly featured short, animated cartoons as interstitials in the first three seasons.
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International
When The Tracey Ullman Show first appeared in Ullman's native England, the BBC broadcast … See more