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The TV Wheel

Pilot episode for a sketch comedy series featuring a single fixed camera mounted at the hub of a large rotating platform. As the platform rotates, a scene slides into the camera's frame. When the wheel stops, a sketch unfolds within that setting, often framed by artwork or props to achieve a forced perspective. As the scene concludes, the platform resumes rotation, carrying the current scene out of view and bringing a new one into view for the next sketch. Some scenes are self-contained on the platform itself, while others extend into the studio beyond, with additional action visible in the background.

Director(s)

Paul Feig

Cast & Crew

David Cross

David Cross

Various

Fred Stoller

Fred Stoller

Various

Paul Feig

Paul Feig

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Doug Benson

Doug Benson

Various

Mark Fite

Mark Fite

Various

Morwenna Banks

Morwenna Banks

Various

Lawrence T. Wrentz

Lawrence T. Wrentz

Various

Andy Kindler

Andy Kindler

Various

Nick Bakay

Nick Bakay

Various

Joel Hodgson

Joel Hodgson

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Steve Bannos

Steve Bannos

Various

Dave Allen

Dave Allen

Various

Melissa Samuels

Melissa Samuels

Various

John Carney

John Carney

Various

Details

GenresComedy, TV Movie
Runtime54 mins
Released on01 Jan 1995
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America