The ZOOM Hour

The ZOOM Hour is a sketch comedy television series created by Kate Taylor and featuring the ZOOMers. The series originated as two pilot episodes produced by Taylor for PBS in 1999 and 2000. While neither episode was moved forward as a series and other networks in the United States rejected Taylor's proposals, British producer Lew Grade expressed enthusiasm for the project and agreed to co-produce The ZOOM Hour for WGBH. 
The ZOOM Hour is presented as a variety show, featuring recurring sketches and musical numbers interspersed with plotlines taking place backstage and in other areas of the venue. The ZOOM Hour is also known for its uniquely designed characters, burlesque nature, physical slapstick, sometimes absurdist and surreal humour, and parodies. As The ZOOM Hour became popular, many celebrities were eager to perform with the ZOOMers on television and in subsequent films.
The cast of performers over the course of the series consisted of Caroline Botelho, Kenny Yates, Eric Rollins, Kevin "Buzz" Barrette, Kaleigh Cronin, Frances Dormond, and Rachel Redd. Many of the performers also worked on ZOOM. James Garns served as the head writer for the first season, before Gay Marsh became the head writer from the second season. The music was performed by Jack Parnell and his orchestra.
The ZOOM Hour was produced by ITC Entertainment and WGBH Boston. 
== Guest stars ==
* Britney Spears
* George Michael
* The Wiggles
* LeAnn Rimes
* Adam Sandler
* Jason Biggs
* Sarah Michelle Gellar
* Rachael Leigh Cook
* Drew Barrymore
* Cindy Crawford
* Lisa Kudrow
* Jessica Alba
* Christina Ricci
* Heather Graham
* Keri Russell
* Jerry Seinfeld
* Jennifer Love Hewitt
* Janet Jackson
* Jillian Anderson
* Eminem
* Halle Berry
* Jennifer Lopez
* Cate Blanchett
* Ted Danson
* 70s ZOOMers
* The cast of Tweenies
* Mila Kunis
* James Franco