Action

I always wondered why this show only got one season. Was the title misleading ? Was it ahead of its time?

It's like Entourage without the stuff people hated about Entourage. It's like Veep without politics, it's like Episodes, The League, etc

It's Jay Mohr at his best.

Such a shame it only had one season, and even though it came out 20 years ago maybe it's time for some Hollywood exec to dust off the file and green light some more episodes :)

This show was so funny I don't know why they (FOX) cut it off. This was such a hilarious look at Hollywood producers it boggled my mind. Jay Mohr makes a terrific lead as the main guy Peter Dragon, a guy who will do almost anything to get pictures made. Great fun, but shorter lived than a fly. Buddy Hackett got the most laughs from me as the crazy uncle. A+

This show is amazing. It breaks my heart to know, that people didn't have the humor for this. I mean is a show good only when there's an audience laughing in the background?! Maybe some people just don't know when to laugh without it. Anyway, I admit that for people who don't perhaps know much about the film making process, this could be somewhat of a question mark, but for any filmbuff, I would recommend this in a heartbeat! Jay Mohr is my favorite comedian and this is no question his best work. The way he portrays the sleezy film producer Peter Dragon is an enjoyment in itself. Add to that the body language, the cunning jokes and a terrific supporting cast and we're really onto a winner. That said, forget Boston Public. Forget C.S.I.. Forget Ed. These are just some of my favorite shows and even put together they couldn't measure the respect I have for this one. Bravo!

This was a really great show, I just can't help wondering why it was buried? I, personally, know of no-one who actually saw this (apart from me!). Here in the UK it aired late night on channel 4 in 1999. It's witty and clever, a scathing satire of the movie industry in Hollywood (a little reminiscent of The Player).

It's also a very modern comedy, in that it doesn't have a laughter track or a sofa and it's got realistic Dialogue (ie Sweary words - Oooh). Such a shame it got no publicity.

Jay Mohr as the ruthless Peter Dragon is strangely likable - he lies to get whatever he needs but at the same time he's brutally honest about certain things - for example in the courtroom scene (which is really brilliant, BTW) where he takes on the senator accusing him of promoting violence.

I hope this does a bit better now that it's available on DVD.

If you like the current FOX TV series "Arrested Development" (perhaps even "Dream On") you would have liked FOX's "Action." Set in the intensely high-stress environment of Hollywood, this show had the same tone, feel and cynicism of "Arrested Development", but with humour a touch more risque - perhaps too risque for a 9:00 pm timeslot.

Critically well-received with decent reviews, the show was also aired on Bravo's "Brilliant But Cancelled" showcase. "Action" was simply too edgy, too offensive, and too jaded for its time, with wickedly dark humour and remarkable wit. In time it would have found its audience, but the plug was pulled too soon.

Those involved in the entertainment industry would, in particular, enjoy the loathsome humour and cynicism.

Rumour has it, it may be released on DVD.