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The Ratings Game

A trucker from New Jersey, enriched by good fortune, joins forces with his ratings savvy girlfriend in Hollywood to revolutionize the TV industry by exploiting the ratings system and challenging the existing order.

Vic De Salvo, aided by Francine, a TV ratings specialist, manipulates audience data to turn himself into a small-screen sensation.

Main Cast

Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoVic De Salvo
Rhea PerlmanRhea PerlmanFrancine Kester
Gerrit GrahamGerrit GrahamParker Braithwaite
Bernadette BirkettBernadette BirkettMrs. Sweeney
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinColonel
Louis GiambalvoLouis GiambalvoGoody DeSalvo
Ronny GrahamRonny GrahamCap'n Andy
Huntz HallHuntz HallBenny Bentson
Basil HoffmanBasil HoffmanFrank Friedlander
Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyWes Vandergelder
John MegnaJohn MegnaAl
Michael RichardsMichael RichardsSal
Ron RifkinRon RifkinTV Director
Joe SantosJoe SantosTony
Vincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliSkip Imperali
Frank SiveroFrank SiveroBruno
Mark L. TaylorMark L. TaylorKen
George WendtGeorge WendtMr. Sweeney
Steve AllenSteve AllenSteve Allen
Jayne MeadowsJayne MeadowsJayne Meadows
Randi BrooksRandi BrooksTeresa
Cisse CameronCisse CameronWendy
Gela NashGela NashTamara
Candi BroughCandi BroughBambi
Randi BroughRandi BroughStacy
Army ArcherdArmy ArcherdArmy Archerd
Allyce BeasleyAllyce BeasleyPaisan Receptionist
Peter BroccoPeter BroccoVic's Tailor
Robert CostanzoRobert CostanzoNunzo
Selma DiamondSelma DiamondFrancine's Mother
Michael EnsignMichael EnsignLe Boeuf Maitre D'
Jason HerveyJason HerveyTodd Sweeney
Damon HinesDamon HinesWoodrow T. Brown
Jerry HoffmanJerry HoffmanMr. Foley
Kenneth KimminsKenneth KimminsNetwork Spokesman
Bruce KimmelBruce KimmelWACked Out Recruit
Katie La BourdetteKatie La BourdetteLe Boeuf Woman
Paul LarsonPaul LarsonJulie
Russ MarinRuss MarinSid
Randall MillerRandall MillerCar Attendant
Joey DePintoJoey DePintoTeamster Sailor
James Le GrosJames Le GrosCar Attendant
Susan PeretzSusan PeretzNetwork Receptionist
Hal RiddleHal RiddleDean
Jerry SeinfeldJerry SeinfeldNetwork Rep #1
Harvey MillerHarvey MillerNetwork Rep #2
Lisle WilsonLisle WilsonMr. Johnson
Lee VingLee VingDawn Patrol
Nora GayeNora GayeHOT BODS
Victoria CookeVictoria CookeHOT BODS
Tracey WalterTracey WalterComputron Investigator
Richard KindRichard KindSteve

Creators

Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoDirector
Michael BarrieMichael BarrieWriter
Jim MulhollandJim MulhollandWriter

The Ratings Game Videos

12/15/1984 TMC Behind the Scenes

12/15/1984 TMC Behind the Scenes "The Ratings Game" Danny DeVito

Info about The Ratings Game

Studio(s): Newstreet Productions, Imagination Productions

Originally Released: United States, Dec 15, 1984

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Romance

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