Tanner '88
Overview
In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Michael Murphy
Jack Tanner
Pamela Reed
T.J. Cavanaugh
Cynthia Nixon
Alex Tanner
Kevin J. O'Connor
Hayes Haggerty
Daniel H. Jenkins
Stringer Kincaid
Jim Fyfe
Emil Berkoff
Matt Malloy
Deke Connors
Ilana Levine
Andrea Spinelli
Veronica Cartwright
Molly Hark
Harry Anderson
Billy Ridenhour
Wendy Crewson
Joanna Buckley
Sandra Bowie
Stevie Chevalier
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their...
Tanner '88 has 1 season with 12 episodes.
Tanner '88 premiered on February 15, 1988.
No, Tanner '88 has ended. The final episode aired on August 22, 1988.
Tanner '88 originally aired on HBO. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Tanner '88 was created by Garry Trudeau.
Tanner '88 has a rating of 6.9/10 based on user reviews.
Tanner '88 is classified as Comedy, War & Politics.