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  • 1992
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  • 1992
  • ABC
On the Air

Summary Czars of the bizarre, Mark Frost & David Lynch have concocted a new series that shows the perils of live television during the "Golden Age of Television." Complete with the usual odd assortment of strange characters that would normally be associated with a Lynch / Frost production. Music for the series was composed and conducted by Angel...

  • 1992
  • ABC
  • 1992
  • ABC

On the Air

Season 1 Premiere: Jun 20, 1992
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Summary Czars of the bizarre, Mark Frost & David Lynch have concocted a new series that shows the perils of live television during the "Golden Age of Television." Complete with the usual odd assortment of strange characters that would normally be associated with a Lynch / Frost production. Music for the series was composed and conducted by Angel...

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Jun 10, 2013
On the Air is unfunny, but not in a stupid Who's the Boss? way — rather, in a bizarre, so-corny-it's-surreal way.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
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Jun 25, 2013
The show's comically choreographed mayhem is a difficult premise to sustain, like trying to stage a big bumper-car pileup again and again. So be sure to watch—and tape—this week's pilot directed by Lynch. It's a doozy.
By David Hiltbrand FULL REVIEW
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Jul 12, 2013
It has a strange, surreal quality. I usually like strange. But this is strange strange ... Actually come to think of it, "On the Air" may be the most stupid thing I've ever seen. [18 Jun 1992]
By Marvin Kitman FULL REVIEW

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Initial Release Date: Jun 20, 1992
Number of seasons: 1 Season
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