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The Optimist. The Optimist (Enn Reitel)
The Optimist

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.

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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

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