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Arli$$

  • TV Series
  • 1996–2002
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.7K
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Arli$$ (1996)
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Arliss Michaels is the head of a sports agency and will do anything for his very famous clients.Arliss Michaels is the head of a sports agency and will do anything for his very famous clients.Arliss Michaels is the head of a sports agency and will do anything for his very famous clients.

  • Creator
    • Robert Wuhl
  • Stars
    • Robert Wuhl
    • Jim Turner
    • Sandra Oh
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.7K
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    • Creator
      • Robert Wuhl
    • Stars
      • Robert Wuhl
      • Jim Turner
      • Sandra Oh
    • 21User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Robert Wuhl
    Robert Wuhl
    • Arliss Michaels
    • 1996–2002
    Jim Turner
    Jim Turner
    • Kirby Carlisle
    • 1996–2002
    Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh
    • Rita Wu
    • 1996–2002
    Michael Boatman
    Michael Boatman
    • Stanley Babson
    • 1996–2002
    Gerry Del Sol
    • Card Show Owner…
    • 1996–2002
    John Reilly
    John Reilly
    • Mike Armstrong
    • 1996–2002
    Richard Minchenberg
    Richard Minchenberg
    • Bernie Orenstein
    • 1996–2001
    Chrisanne Eastwood
    Chrisanne Eastwood
    • Rosie Capelli…
    • 1999–2002
    Phil Lodwick
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    • 1996–2002
    Matt Winston
    Matt Winston
    • Jeremy Brenner…
    • 1998–2000
    Mailon Rivera
    Mailon Rivera
    • Latrelle Shabazz…
    • 1996–2001
    Bob Costas
    Bob Costas
    • Bob Costas
    • 1996–2001
    Lee Arenberg
    Lee Arenberg
    • Bill Horton…
    • 1996–2000
    Jim Lampley
    • Jim Lampley
    • 1996–2002
    Van Earl Wright
    • Van Earl Wright…
    • 1997–2002
    Tommy Lasorda
    Tommy Lasorda
    • Tommy Lasorda
    • 1996–2000
    Tony Lawrence
    • J.P.…
    • 1996–2000
    Mike Genovese
    Mike Genovese
    • Mike Genovese
    • 1996–1999
    • Creator
      • Robert Wuhl
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    7safenoe

    Arli$$

    For some reason it's kind of trendy for some to malign Arli$$ in the same way the fourth season of Community is kicked to the sidelines quite unfairly.

    Anyway, I remember watching Arli$$ all those years ago. I didn't see every episode, in fact I saw a handful, but it was smart for sure.
    aerilon

    The best show on television today

    I love this show. It is absolutely brilliant, in my opinion. Despite the opinions of some prior reviewers, the cast has a strong chemistry with one another, and all the characters show both ambition and ruthlessness in the pursuit of their goals, as well as a human side, with real feelings and even a conscience. The actors fit their parts extremely well, so well in fact that I find myself despising Kirby just as much as I despised the idiot jocks I've known who were so hung up on themselves they couldn't see two feet past their nose. And I find that the comedic moments are excellent as well, some of the funniest have been provided by Sandra Oh as Rita Wu. This show, along with Dennis Miller Live, may be one of the two best items among the many that fill up HBO's time slots.
    JBoze313

    can't believe there are bad comments on this show!

    I can't believe there are the number of negative comments there are here about Arliss. I love this, and I have been a huge fan since the start. It airs every weeknight now on HBO comedy, and I thank my cable company everyday for picking the channel up. Wuhl (spelling?) is a genius, and his work on the show is brilliant. The chemistry is awesome in the show, even tho one comment said it was horrible. I think the entire cast is hilarious and the shows never fail to entertain. I am usually laughing the entire episode, and that's sometimes rare with some of the crap that is on tv today....this is a great show, and if you haven't seen it, you have to check it out.
    Brian-272

    Our favorite American sports agent.

    Arliss Michaels can do it all bring the laughter, humor, and serious moments all at the same time make the sports deal of the century. Robert Wuhl is a perfect fit for this character he is really doing a great job, plus this series always receives strong supporting performances from Sandra Oh and Michael Boatman. So give this sports comedy series a watch for the funny Robert Wuhl.
    CripplerCrossface

    A Great Show!!

    Arliss, is without a doubt, one of the greatest television shows running today. It is a great comedy, and also tackles serious problems, like people taking steroids, and domestic violence. It also has many cameos. Doug Flutie, Ken Griffey, Jr., and many other sports personalities have been on!

    I rate this show an A. Ignore the negative feedback and watch this show! You will be completely drawn into it!

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    • Trivia
      In one episode of the show, we see Arliss Michaels watching old video footage of himself winning money on The $10,000 Pyramid (1973), and learn that Arliss used his winnings as seed money to start his agency. The footage was real; actor Robert Wuhl was a contestant on the show in 1973.
    • Quotes

      Salesman: Remember, this is what people want: big tits and big hits! Big tits and big hits!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Kevin Spacey/Beck (1997)

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • HBO
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arliss
    • Production companies
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Tollin/Robbins Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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