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]

Traffic Light
Also known asMixed Signals
GenreSitcom
Based onRamzor
by Adir Miller
Developed byBob Fisher
StarringDavid Denman
Nelson Franklin
Kris Marshall
Liza Lapira
Aya Cash
ComposerJim Murphy
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producersBob Fisher
David Hemingson
Elad Kuperman
Adir Miller
Avi Nir
Ran Sarig
ProducerBarbara Black
CinematographyJoe Pennella
James R. Bagdonas
EditorsDavid L. Bertman
John Murray
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time21 minutes
Production companiesMiddletown News
Hemingson Entertainment
Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.
Kuperman Productions
20th Century Fox Television
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseFebruary 8 (2011-02-08) –
May 31, 2011 (2011-05-31)
Related
Ramzor

On May 10, 2011, Fox cancelled the series after one season.[3][4]

Premise

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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

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Chris KochBob Fisher
Adir Miller & Ran Sarig (original episode: Careful, My Wife is in the Car!)
February 8, 2011 (2011-02-08)1ASH794.589[5]
2"En Fuego"Randall EinhornDavid KingFebruary 15, 2011 (2011-02-15)1ASH083.487[6]
3"All the Precedent's Men"Chris KochD. J. NashFebruary 22, 2011 (2011-02-22)1ASH023.993[7]
4"Credit Balance"Henry ChanLesley Wake WebsterMarch 2, 2011 (2011-03-02)1ASH057.320[8]
5"Breaking Bread"Chris KochLesley Wake WebsterMarch 8, 2011 (2011-03-08)1ASH103.821[9]
6"No Good Deed"Rob GreenbergAmy Hubbs & Tony DoddsMarch 15, 2011 (2011-03-15)1ASH113.60[10]
7"Stealth Bomber"Chris KochRobin ShorrMarch 22, 2011 (2011-03-22)1ASH032.707[11]
8"Kiss Me Kate"Richie KeenEric Siegel & Eric D. WassermanMarch 29, 2011 (2011-03-29)1ASH042.51[12]
9"Best Man"Rebecca AsherDonick CaryApril 12, 2011 (2011-04-12)1ASH092.24[13]
10"Bonebag"Chris KochDonick CaryApril 19, 2011 (2011-04-19)1ASH063.09[14]
11"Where The Heart Is"Chris KochBob Fisher & David HemingsonMay 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)1ASH012.87[15]
12"Tommy Guns"Henry ChanBob Fisher & David HemingsonMay 10, 2011 (2011-05-10)1ASH123.05[16]
13"Help Wanted"Chris KochD. J. NashMay 31, 2011 (2011-05-31)1ASH072.23[17]

Broadcast

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In Italy, the series aired on Fox Italy.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Nguyen, Hanh (May 17, 2010). "FOX's 2010 Fall TV schedule, night by night". Zap2it. Archived from the original on September 30, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 10, 2011). "Fox Cancels Human Target, Lie To Me, Chicago Code, Two Others". TVLine. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "Traffic Light | Le migliori serie sono prima su FOX". Foxtv.it. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
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