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Developed by
  
The Gibson Group

Original language(s)
  
English

First episode date
  
5 March 2002

Genre
  
Comedy

7.3/10
IMDb

Created by
  
Alan Brash

Country of origin
  
New Zealand

No. of seasons
  
2

Final episode date
  
11 November 2003

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Starring
  
Luanne GordonRenee EllwoodStephen BainJodie RimmerJanice FinnRobbie MagasivaEddie CampbellDavid Fane

Cast
  
Robbie Magasiva, Taika Waititi, Jodie Rimmer, David Fane

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The Strip is the story of corporate lawyer Melissa Walker, who decides her life needs a new direction and quits her job after finding her husband in bed with his male lover. She opens a male strip club, catering especially for women. The series aired in New Zealand from 2002-2003 and is currently in syndication in the United States on Vibrant TV Network.

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Cast and characters

  • Luanne Gordon plays 'Melissa Walker', owner/manager of "Man Alive", mother to Paige
  • Renee Ellwood plays 'Paige Walker', Melissa's teen tearaway daughter
  • Stephen Bain plays 'Glenn Walker', Paige's father, Mel's soon-to-be ex-husband
  • Jodie Rimmer plays 'Kathryn Moore', another corporate lawyer and Mel's best friend
  • Janice Finn plays 'Leslie Lonsdale', Mel's slightly crazy mother
  • Robbie Magasiva plays 'Adam Lima', the sexy head stripper at Mel's club
  • David Fane plays 'Jack Sione', the barman at Mel's club
  • Eddie Campbell plays 'Vince Cleaver', manager of the neighbouring "Gates of Heaven" men's strip club
  • Susana Lei'ataua plays 'Samara Sione', Jack's cousin, choreographer at "Man Alive" (season 1 only)
  • Michelle Langstone plays 'Tre', somewhat eccentric choreographer at "Man Alive" (season 2 only)
    • The Strippers
  • Kelson Henderson plays 'Cal'
  • Craig Hall plays 'Clint'
  • Dion Murphy plays 'Daniel'
  • Stephen Handisides plays 'Billy'
  • Mike Edward plays 'Finn'
  • Mark Sant plays 'Ian'
  • Taika Cohen plays 'Mostin'
  • Boyd Bishop plays 'Richard'
    • Other regulars
  • Loren Horsley plays 'Danielle', a stripper at "Gates of Heaven"
  • Nicole Whippy plays 'Chocolate', a stripper at "Gates of Heaven"
  • Brian Sergent plays 'Ian "Dogwood" Douglas', Mel's boss at the law firm
  • Jess Peters plays 'Cherie', co-worker of Mel & Kathryn
  • Sally Martin plays 'Gemma', co-worker of Mel & Kathryn
  • Dan Caddy plays 'Josh', Paige's boyfriend
  • Stephen Lovatt plays 'Det. Shane Robertson', a cop who Mel gets involved with in Season 1
  • Jeff Whiting plays 'Mick', landlord of the premises, who Mel hooks up with in Season 2

    • References

    The Strip (New Zealand TV series) Wikipedia
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