About
It's not exactly clear what Mel did for his guest appearance on this sketch comedy show. It seems as though he must have performed because he is credited not as playing himself but ass 'Buzz Schlanger'. Anyway, the episode on which Mel appeared was calle Due Diligence and aired on February 4, 1990. Not only did this show introduce Tracy Ullman to America, it also was the location of the creation of the Simpsons, which first appeared as shorts within episodes of this show.
Here is some Wikipedia info:
The Tracey Ullman Show was a weekly American television variety show, hosted by British comedian and onetime pop singer Tracey Ullman. It debuted on April 5, 1987 as the FOX network's second primetime series (after Married... with Children), and ran until May 26, 1990. The show featured sketch comedy along with many musical numbers, featuring choreography by Paula Abdul. It also produced the animated series, The Simpsons. This is the first show produced by Gracie Films and also produced by 20th Century Fox Television.
A typical episode would begin with Ullman giving a brief introduction, ostensibly from her dressing room, leading into the opening titles (the show's theme, "You're Thinking Right", was written by George Clinton). Then two or three comedy sketches would be presented, most designed to showcase Ullman's ability to skillfully mimic various accents. One popular recurring character was timid, slow-talking Kay ("iiit's ... Kaaaaaaaayyy ...").
Typically, the final sketch of the night would include a musical number featuring Ullman and other members of the cast. The final segment saw Ullman, clad in a robe, deliver a closing monologue to the studio audience before ending the show with her catchphrase "Go Home! Go Home!" and dancing as the credits rolled. Ullman often talked about her American husband Allan and their baby Mabel.
The show ultimately won three Emmy Awards: for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program in 1989 and 1990, for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program in 1990.
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