''Traffic Light'' is an American
sitcom
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television series
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that ran on
Fox from February 8, 2011 to May 31, 2011. It is based on the
Israel
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i television series ''
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The series r ...
'' ( he, 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 ''
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'' as a
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''.
On May 10, 2011, Fox cancelled the series after 1 season.
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
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but was filmed in
Los Angeles
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.
Cast
Main
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David Denman as Mike Reilly
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Nelson Franklin
Nelson Franklin is an American actor best known for his television roles in '' The Millers'', ''Traffic Light'', ''The Office'', '' New Girl'', '' Black-ish'', and ''Veep''.
Life and career
Franklin was born to father Howard Franklin, a scree ...
as Adam
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Kris Marshall
Kristopher Marshall (born 11 April 1973) is an English actor, starring in films, television and on stage for more than 20 years. He has played Nick Harper in ''My Family'', Colin Frissell in the 2003 film ''Love Actually'', Gratiano in ''The Me ...
as Ethan Wright
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Liza Lapira as Lisa Reilly
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Aya Cash
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as Callie
Recurring
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Rob Huebel
Robert Anderson Huebel (born June 4, 1969) is an American actor, comedian and writer best known for his sketch comedy work on the MTV series ''Human Giant'' and for his role of Dr. Owen Maestro on the Adult Swim series '' Childrens Hospital''. He ...
as Kev
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Janina Gavankar as Alexa
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Kathryn Hahn as Kate
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Blake Anderson as Tad
Episodes
Broadcast
In Italy, the series aired on
Fox Italy.
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Traffic Light (TV Series)
2010s American single-camera sitcoms
2011 American television series debuts
2011 American television series endings