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In the heart of Hollywood, amidst the glitz and glamour, resides Teddy Zakalokis, an average man destined to inherit his family's bakery. Yet, Teddy yearns for a different path, one which leads him to the bustling mail room of the renowned talent agency run by the affable Abe Werkfinder. Here, Teddy navigates a world of ambition and covert competition, where everyone, including the fiery Laurie Parr, dreams of being plucked from obscurity and thrust into the high-stakes role of Hollywood agent.
A twist of fate brings Teddy face-to-face with the self-centered movie star Harland Kevo, a man known more for his arrogance than his art. A fiery encounter at the airport escalates into a physical altercation, which unexpectedly leaves Kevo impressed by Teddy's audacity. Intrigued by Teddy's spirit, Kevo demands that Teddy become his agent, much to the chagrin of the veteran agent Al Floss - a man as notorious for his dreadful fashion sense as he is for his manipulative ways.
Despite Floss's overt disdain and attempts to dissuade him, Teddy is convinced by Werkfinder to accept the high-paying job as Kevo's agent. Navigating this unchartered territory, Teddy ropes in Laurie Parr from the mail-room as his trusted aide. As Teddy dives headfirst into the shark-infested waters of Hollywood talent management, he learns to hold his own against the crafty machinations of Al Floss, armed with nothing but his quick wit and the support of Laurie and his old pal Richie Herby from the mail room.
In this whirlwind journey through the glittering labyrinth of Hollywood, Teddy Zakalokis, freshly christened Teddy Z by Werkfinder, discovers that sometimes, life's most unexpected detours can lead to the most thrilling adventures.
Where to watch The Famous Teddy Z?
The Famous Teddy Z is a comedy show featuring Jon Cryer and created by Hugh Wilson.
The Famous Teddy Z is currently streaming on Crackle.