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From 'Svengoolie' to Showtime: A filmmaker's journey

Arlington Heights native writes Adam Rifkin writing new Showtime series

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Adam Rifkin wears many hats on "Reality Show." He is the show's writer, producer, director and one of its stars. It debuts on Showtime Thursday, Nov. 1.

A down-on-his-luck reality show producer (Adam Rifkin) hatches an unethical idea for his comeback in "Reality Show," airing on Showtime. Rifkin, who grew up in Oak Park and Arlington Heights, is the show's writer, producer, director and star.

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Adam Rifkin wears many hats on "Reality Show." He is the show's writer, producer, director and one of its stars. It debuts on Showtime Thursday, Nov. 1.

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Since he left Arlington Heights, Adam Rifkin has written screenplays for big-budget studio movies such as "Mouse Hunt," "Underdog" and "Small Soldiers." He has directed an eclectic group of films including "The Dark Backward," the pop ditty "Detroit Rock City" and exploitative "The Invisible Maniac." Thursday, Rifkin unveils his new project, an edgy Showtime series called "Reality Show."