The Optimist
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 1983 - 1985
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Dialogue-free comedy series following one of life's error-prone eternal optimists. Stars Enn Reitel.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 7 - A Challenge
After meeting a stunning girl in Marina Del Ray, The Optimist finds himself in competition with a Rival for her affections - first in a surfing competition and then in a duel which starts on Santa Monica Beach but takes them on a continuous battle throughout Los Angeles, including a car wash, across Wilshire Boulevard, outside the Hollywood High School and even hanging off the Hollywood sign.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 26th May 1983
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes