Traffic Light (TV series)
Traffic Light is an American sitcom television series that ran on Fox from February 8, 2011 to May 31, 2011.[1] It is based on the Israeli television series Ramzor (Hebrew: רמזור, lit. "traffic light"; by Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.), and was adapted to an American audience by Bob Fisher. The series aired Tuesdays at 9:30 pm following Raising Hope as a mid-season replacement for Running Wilde.[2]
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Also known as | Mixed Signals |
Genre | Sitcom |
Based on | Ramzor by Adir Miller |
Developed by | Bob Fisher |
Starring | David Denman Nelson Franklin Kris Marshall Liza Lapira Aya Cash |
Composer | Jim Murphy |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 13 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Bob Fisher David Hemingson Elad Kuperman Adir Miller Avi Nir Ran Sarig |
Producer | Barbara Black |
Cinematography | Joe Pennella James R. Bagdonas |
Editors | David L. Bertman John Murray |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 21 minutes |
Production companies | Middletown News Hemingson Entertainment Keshet Broadcasting Ltd. Kuperman Productions 20th Century Fox Television |
Distributor | Keshet International |
Release | |
Original network | Fox |
Picture format | HD: 1080i/720p SD: 480i/576i |
Original release | February 8 – May 31, 2011 |
Chronology | |
Related shows | Ramzor |
On May 10, 2011, Fox cancelled the series after one season.[3][4]
Premise
Traffic Light revolves around three best friends since college, Mike, Adam, Ethan, who are now in their thirties. Each man finds himself in a different stage of life. Ethan is perpetually single, while Adam just moved in with his girlfriend, and Mike is married and has a son. The series follows the group as they try to balance their friendship with the different demands in each of their romantic relationships. The series is set in Chicago but was filmed in Los Angeles.
Cast
Main
- David Denman as Mike Reilly
- Nelson Franklin as Adam
- Kris Marshall as Ethan Wright
- Liza Lapira as Lisa Reilly
- Aya Cash as Callie
Recurring
- Rob Huebel as Kev
- Janina Gavankar as Alexa
- Kathryn Hahn as Kate
- Blake Anderson as Tad
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Pilot" | Chris Koch | Bob Fisher Adir Miller & Ran Sarig (original episode: Careful, My Wife is in the Car!) | February 8, 2011 | 1ASH79 | 4.589[5] |
2 | "En Fuego" | Randall Einhorn | David King | February 15, 2011 | 1ASH08 | 3.487[6] |
3 | "All the Precedent's Men" | Chris Koch | D. J. Nash | February 22, 2011 | 1ASH02 | 3.993[7] |
4 | "Credit Balance" | Henry Chan | Lesley Wake Webster | March 2, 2011 | 1ASH05 | 7.320[8] |
5 | "Breaking Bread" | Chris Koch | Lesley Wake Webster | March 8, 2011 | 1ASH10 | 3.821[9] |
6 | "No Good Deed" | Rob Greenberg | Amy Hubbs & Tony Dodds | March 15, 2011 | 1ASH11 | 3.60[10] |
7 | "Stealth Bomber" | Chris Koch | Robin Shorr | March 22, 2011 | 1ASH03 | 2.707[11] |
8 | "Kiss Me Kate" | Richie Keen | Eric Siegel & Eric D. Wasserman | March 29, 2011 | 1ASH04 | 2.51[12] |
9 | "Best Man" | Rebecca Asher | Donick Cary | April 12, 2011 | 1ASH09 | 2.24[13] |
10 | "Bonebag" | Chris Koch | Donick Cary | April 19, 2011 | 1ASH06 | 3.09[14] |
11 | "Where The Heart Is" | Chris Koch | Bob Fisher & David Hemingson | May 3, 2011 | 1ASH01 | 2.87[15] |
12 | "Tommy Guns" | Henry Chan | Bob Fisher & David Hemingson | May 10, 2011 | 1ASH12 | 3.05[16] |
13 | "Help Wanted" | Chris Koch | D. J. Nash | May 31, 2011 | 1ASH07 | 2.23[17] |
References
- Nguyen, Hanh (May 17, 2010). "FOX's 2010 Fall TV schedule, night by night". Zap2it. Archived from the original on August 27, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
- Seidman, Robert (November 19, 2010). "Fox Mid-Season Schedule – 'Idol' to Wednesdays/Thursdays; Fringe to Fridays". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
- Ausiello, Michael (May 10, 2011). "Fox Cancels Human Target, Lie To Me, Chicago Code, Two Others". TVLine. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
- Seidman, Robert. "Fox Cancels 'Breaking In,' 'Human Target,' 'The Chicago Code,' & 'Traffic Light'". TV By the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- Seidman, Robert (February 9, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Glee' Adjusted Up, 'Raising Hope' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 12, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- Gorman, Bill (February 16, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS,' 'Traffic Light' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 17, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- Seidman, Robert (February 24, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Glee' Adjusted Up, Ties 'NCIS'; 'The Good Wife' Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope,' 'Traffic Light' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 27, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- Gorman, Bill (March 3, 2011). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Better With You' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2011. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
- Seidman, Robert (March 9, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Raising Hope' Adjusted Down; No Adjustments for 'V". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 12, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- Gorman, Bill (March 16, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'V,' 'Glee' Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope,' 'Detroit 1-8-7,' 'Traffic Light' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 18, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
- Seidman, Robert (March 23, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Traffic Light' Adjusted Down; 'Glee' Repeat Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- Gorman, Bill (March 30, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Body Of Proof,' 2x 'Dancing With The Stars,' 'NCIS,' 'Biggest Loser' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- Gorman, Bill (April 13, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS,' 'Parenthood,' 'Biggest Loser,' 'Food Revolution,' 'Dancing Results' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 15, 2011. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- Seidman, Robert (April 20, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Glee,' DWTS Results, NCIS: LA 10p Repeat Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope,' 'Traffic Light' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
- Seidman, Robert (May 3, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice,' 'NCIS,' 'Dancing With The Stars,' 'Glee,' 'The Biggest Loser,' 'Hellcats' Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope,' 'Traffic Light' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 6, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- Gorman, Bill (May 11, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice,' 'Glee,' 'Dancing' Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope,' 'Traffic Light' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
- Gorman, Bill (June 2, 2011). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'America's Got Talent' Adjusted Up; Plus NBA Finals, 'Kimmel' & Pregame Ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- "Traffic Light | Le migliori serie sono prima su FOX". Foxtv.it. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
External links
- Traffic Light at IMDb
- Traffic Light at TV.com