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  • The Optimist (1983–1985)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Comedy
The Optimist (1983–1985)
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy
Meet The Optimist. A guy who has big dreams in life yet creates problems and confusion wherever he goes. He means well, but in this dialogue-free comedy series he manages to leave a trail of chaos across Hollywood and London.
Seasons
2   |   1   See all
Writers
Peter Ellis (additional material) | Robert Fuest | Mike Porter (additional material) | Enn Reitel (additional material) & 2 more
Producer
Robert Sidaway
Cinematographers
Peter Appleton | Francis De Groote
Casting Directors
Allan Foenander | Jose Villaverde
Production Designer
Mike Porter
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Updated Apr 14, 1983
Release date (First episode)
Apr 14, 1983 (United Kingdom)

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