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A half-hour dramedy centering around two publicists - the sexy and savvy Karen James, a failed actress/writer from the Midwest, and Brett Sloan, the silver-tongued jaded trust fund kid from Beverly Hills. Best Comedy: “Octane Pistols of Fury” Greg Stees, Chris Prine. Best Web: “Octane Pistols of Fury” Greg Stees, Chris Prine.
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