20 Oct 1995
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Monster Challenge
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Top Billed Cast
Patton Oswalt Self
Ben Schwartz Self
Dermot Mulroney Ben's Agent
Benedict Wong Self
Amy Brenneman Patton's Wife
Olivia Allchin Patton's Daughter
Sumiko Braun Studio Assistant
Ruby Chew Little Girl in Audience
Major Curda Control Room Technician
Tom Everett Scott Self
Sachiyo K Studio Executive
Ross Lee Game Show Contestant
Ann Maddox Patton's Translator
Taishi Mizuno Game Show Host
Teruko Nakajima Studio Executive
Yukari Santo Game Show Contestant
Greg Watanabe Studio Executive
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