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  • The Optimist A Challenge (Season 1, Episode 7)
  • TV Episode | Comedy

The Optimist

A Challenge (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV Episode | Comedy

After meeting a beautiful Girl (Jadie Rivas) in Marina del Ray, the Optimist finds himself in competition with a Rival (Richard Booker) for her affections. First in kite flying, then surfing and eventually in a sword fight, which starts on...See moreAfter meeting a beautiful Girl (Jadie Rivas) in Marina del Ray, the Optimist finds himself in competition with a Rival (Richard Booker) for her affections. First in kite flying, then surfing and eventually in a sword fight, which starts on Santa Monica beach and takes them on a Hollywood duel, through a car wash, across Sunset Blvd, on the steps of Hollywood High School, outside Paramount Studios gate, and hanging off the Hollywood sign. Exhausted, both duellists collapse on the beach and watch the Girl walk away hand in hand with the Seconds. Written by AS See less
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Peter Ellis (additional material) | Enn Reitel (additional material) | Robert Sidaway (additional material) | Richard Sparks
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Updated May 26, 1983

Release date
May 26, 1983 (United Kingdom)

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Enn Reitel
The Optimist The Optimist   See fewer
Richard Brooker
The Rival The Rival   See fewer
Jadie Rivas
The Girl The Girl   See fewer
Dolores Deluce
Ice Cream Lady (as Delores Deluxe) Ice Cream Lady (as Delores Deluxe)   See fewer
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