Assaulted Nuts (TV Comedy Series)
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Assaulted Nuts was a short-lived TV comedy series which ran in early 1985. The show was constructed as a fast-paced succession of short, unconnected sketches. It was a co-production between Cinemax
in the US and Channel 4
in the UK.
The US-UK nature of the show was demonstrated in the unusual nature of its casting: American performers like Elaine Hausman, William Sadler
and the soon-to-be-famous Wayne Knight
acted alongside the familiar British comic actors Cleo Rocos
, Tim Brooke-Taylor
, Daniel Peacock
and Barry Cryer
.
In the UK the show was broadcast in a late-night slot (11.15pm on Thursdays) and seen by relatively few people. In spite of the quality of its writing and the abilities of its performers, it made little impact. Seven 30-minute eposodes were made before the show was cancelled. The original broadcasts were weekly between 17 January and 28 February 1985.
Writers: Ray Cameron
, Barry Cryer, Andrew Marshall
, David Renwick
, Terry Ravenscroft, Peter Vincent / Producer/Director: Ray Cameron
Cinemax
Cinemax, sometimes abbreviated as simply "Max", is a collection of premium television networks that broadcasts primarily feature films, along with softcore erotica, original action series, documentaries and special behind-the-scenes features. Cinemax is operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a...
in the US and Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
in the UK.
The US-UK nature of the show was demonstrated in the unusual nature of its casting: American performers like Elaine Hausman, William Sadler
William Sadler
William Sadler may refer to:*William Sadler , Irish landscape painter*William Sadler , American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient*William Sadler , American film and television actor...
and the soon-to-be-famous Wayne Knight
Wayne Knight
Wayne Eliot Knight is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor perhaps best known for his role as Newman in the TV sitcom Seinfeld...
acted alongside the familiar British comic actors Cleo Rocos
Cleo Rocos
Cleo Rocos is a UK-based comedy actress and television/theatre producer and presenter, best known for appearing on The Kenny Everett Television Show. She is of Greek and English descent...
, Tim Brooke-Taylor
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor OBE is an English comic actor. He became active in performing in comedy sketches while at Cambridge University, and became President of the Footlights club, touring internationally with the Footlights revue in 1964...
, Daniel Peacock
Daniel Peacock
Daniel Peacock is an English actor, writer and director best known for his work with the team of The Comic Strip Presents.... He is also known as Danny Peacock.-Acting:...
and Barry Cryer
Barry Cryer
Barry Charles Cryer OBE is a British writer and comedian. Cryer has written for many noted performers, including Dave Allen, Stanley Baxter, Jack Benny, Rory Bremner, George Burns, Jasper Carrott, Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, Kenny Everett, Bruce Forsyth, David Frost, Bob Hope, Frankie...
.
In the UK the show was broadcast in a late-night slot (11.15pm on Thursdays) and seen by relatively few people. In spite of the quality of its writing and the abilities of its performers, it made little impact. Seven 30-minute eposodes were made before the show was cancelled. The original broadcasts were weekly between 17 January and 28 February 1985.
Writers: Ray Cameron
Ray Cameron
Raymond Cameron is a professional basketball player from New Zealand and last played for the Waikato Pistons in the New Zealand NBL.-References:*http://www.basketball.org.nz/competitions/nbl/teams/waikato-pistons/...
, Barry Cryer, Andrew Marshall
Andrew Marshall
Andrew Marshall may refer to:*Andrew Marshall , American founder of the Office of Net Assessment*Andrew Marshall , English comedy scriptwriter...
, David Renwick
David Renwick
David Peter Renwick is an English television writer, best known for creation of the sitcom One Foot in the Grave and the mystery series Jonathan Creek....
, Terry Ravenscroft, Peter Vincent / Producer/Director: Ray Cameron