| The Optimist | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Enn_Reitel.jpg) Enn Reitel as The Optimist | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Written by | Richard Sparks, Enn Reitel, Robert Fuest, Robert Sidaway, Peter Ellis |
| Directed by | Peter Ellis, Robert Fuest |
| Starring | Enn Reitel |
| Theme music composer | David Spear |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Robert Sidaway |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | New Century Films, Charisma Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 14 April 1983 – 5 January 1985 |
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The Optimist is a British television comedy series starring Enn Reitel and produced by Robert Sidaway.[1] Each episode tells a separate comic adventure in the life of an everyday man who, whether it turns out a success or a failure, always remains optimistic. The stories made a feature of fantasy and dream sequences.
Citing the influences of Jacques Tati, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, as well as the character of Walter Mitty, the series was designed as a silent comedy, with original music and enhanced sound effects. Shooting on 16mm, it was made on location in Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles and London. A total of thirteen episodes were produced. Guest stars who featured in the program include Martin Kove, Tracy Scoggins, and Robert Davi.
The series debuted on 14 April 1983 and the final episode was broadcast on 5 January 1985.[2]
- ^ "The Optimist (summary)". Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "The Optimist guide". Retrieved 25 May 2016.