"Mr. Show with Bob and David" (1995)TV series 1995-1998

Writer:

Brent Forrester (writer) (1996-1998)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

3 November 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

The first late-night comedy show with an attention span shorter than yours.

Plot:

This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (Even the monolouge) are connected in some strange way.

Plot Keywords:

Shrinking | Miniaturization | Sketch Comedy | Actor Playing Multiple Roles | Breaking The Fourth Wall

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination

Cast

David Cross	...	Various / ... (30 episodes, 1995-1998)
Bob Odenkirk	...	Various / ... (30 episodes, 1995-1998)
John Ennis	...	Various (30 episodes, 1995-1998)
Jay Johnston	...	Various (28 episodes, 1995-1998)
Jill Talley	...	Various (27 episodes, 1995-1998)
Paul F. Tompkins	...	Various (27 episodes, 1995-1998)
Brett Paesel	...	Various (22 episodes, 1996-1998)
Tom Kenny	...	Various (21 episodes, 1995-1998)
Brian Posehn	...	Various (20 episodes, 1995-1998)
Bill Odenkirk	...	Various (19 episodes, 1995-1998)
Dino Stamatopoulos	...	Various / ... (19 episodes, 1996-1998)
Karen Kilgariff	...	Various (15 episodes, 1997-1998)
BJ Porter	...	Various / ... (14 episodes, 1996-1998)
Theresa Mulligan	...	Various / ... (13 episodes, 1995-1997)

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Series Directed by
John Moffitt		(28 episodes, 1995-1998)
Troy Miller		(20 episodes, 1995-1998)
Valerie Faris		(3 episodes, 1998)
Peyton Reed		(3 episodes, 1998)
Jonathan Dayton		(2 episodes, 1998)

Series Writing credits
David Cross		(30 episodes, 1995-1998)
Bob Odenkirk		(30 episodes, 1995-1998)
Jay Johnston		(24 episodes, 1996-1998)
Bill Odenkirk		(24 episodes, 1996-1998)
Dino Stamatopoulos		(21 episodes, 1996-1998)
Brian Posehn		(20 episodes, 1996-1998)
Paul F. Tompkins		(13 episodes, 1996-1997)
Mike Upchurch		(10 episodes, 1997)
BJ Porter		(10 episodes, 1998)
Scott Aukerman		(9 episodes, 1998)
Jerry Collins		(7 episodes, 1998)
Michael Stoyanov		(5 episodes, 1997)
Eric Hoffman		(5 episodes, 1998)
Brent Forrester		(3 episodes, 1996-1998)

Series Produced by
David Cross	....	executive producer (30 episodes, 1995-1998)
Troy Miller	....	producer (30 episodes, 1995-1998)
John Moffitt	....	executive producer (30 episodes, 1995-1998)
Bob Odenkirk	....	executive producer (30 episodes, 1995-1998)
Dino Stamatopoulos	....	executive producer (20 episodes, 1997-1998)
Bernie Brillstein	....	executive producer (10 episodes, 1995-1996)
Brad Grey	....	executive producer (10 episodes, 1995-1996)
Tim Sarkes	....	co-producer (10 episodes, 1995-1996)
Jay Johnston	....	producer (10 episodes, 1998)
Bill Odenkirk	....	producer (10 episodes, 1998)
Mara B. Waldman	....	associate producer (10 episodes, 1998)
Peter Giambalvo	....	associate producer (unknown episodes)
John Saade	....	coordinating producer (unknown episodes)
Tom Sherren	....	coordinating producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Willie Etra		(1 episode, 1995)
Eban Schletter		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Clyde W. Smith		(1 episode, 1995)
Victor Nelli Jr.		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Steve Welch		(30 episodes, 1995-1998)

Series Production Design by
Tom Buderwitz		(1 episode, 1995)

Series Art Direction by
Chuck Conner		(1 episode, 1995)
Roy Rede		(unknown episodes)

Series Set Decoration by
Don Sanfrey		(1 episode, 1995)
Joe Celli		(unknown episodes, 1999)

Series Costume Design by
Paula Elins		(1 episode, 1995)

Series Makeup Department
Monica Di Venti	....	hair stylist / makeup artist (1 episode, 1995)
Tonyia Verna	....	hair stylist / makeup artist (1 episode, 1995)
Michael Burnett	....	special makeup effects artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Jill Furtado	....	production manager (1 episode, 1995)
Michael Robie	....	post-production supervisor (1 episode, 1995)
Doug Smith	....	first stage manager (1 episode, 1995)
Ken Stein	....	first stage manager (1 episode, 1995)
Gary Stella	....	production supervisor (1 episode, 1995)
Michael Strauss	....	first stage manager (1 episode, 1995)
Tracey Baird	....	production manager (unknown episodes, 1996-1998)
Dora Rosas	....	post-production supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Marshall Crosby	....	first assistant director (10 episodes, 1998)
Gary Stella	....	first assistant director (4 episodes, 1995)
Rod Smith	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Charles Grimm	....	property master (15 episodes, 1997-1998)
Dan Butts	....	location production designer (unknown episodes)
Brett Phillips	....	lead carpenter (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Patrick Baltzell	....	p.a. mixer (1 episode, 1995)
Scott Dove	....	audio p.a. (1 episode, 1995)
Ed Greene	....	audio (1 episode, 1995)
Joe Kendall	....	audio assist (1 episode, 1995)
Pete San Filipo	....	audio assist (1 episode, 1995)
Troy Smith	....	sound re-recording mixer (1 episode, 1995)
Mark Vitt	....	audio assist (1 episode, 1995)
Scott Harber	....	sound mixer (unknown episodes)
David Weinstock	....	sound mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Chuck Borden	....	stunt coordinator (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
David N. Banks	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Paul Bell	....	electrician (1 episode, 1995)
Grady Birt	....	electric rigger (1 episode, 1995)
Thomas M. Birt	....	gaffer (1 episode, 1995)
Sam Drummy	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Dave Eastwood	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Jonathan Fabry	....	electric rigger (1 episode, 1995)
Thomas Geren	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Hector Gonzales	....	electrician (1 episode, 1995)
Craig Hampton	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Robert Harkham	....	electric rigger (1 episode, 1995)
James McCulley	....	electric rigger (1 episode, 1995)
Simon Miles	....	lighting director (1 episode, 1995)
Berry Mitchell	....	electric rigger (1 episode, 1995)
Michael Murphy	....	best boy (1 episode, 1995)
David Plakos	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Jerry Abboud	....	grip (unknown episodes)
Gus Dominguez	....	electrician (unknown episodes)
Oscar Dominguez	....	lighting director (unknown episodes)
Paul S. Shapiro	....	assistant camera (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Elizabeth Abate	....	wardrobe assistant (1 episode, 1995)
Jamie Lauren	....	wardrobe assistant (1 episode, 1995)

Series Editorial Department
Randy Magalski	....	on-line editor (1 episode, 1995)
Andrew J. Ralston	....	assistant editor (1 episode, 1995)

Series Music Department
Mark Rivers	....	composer: theme music (1 episode, 1995)

Series Other crew
Curtis DeMartini	....	production coordinator (10 episodes, 1998)
Wendy Wilkins	....	production coordinator (1 episode, 1995-1999)
Michael Brillstein	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Keri S. Hacker	....	assistant to writer (unknown episodes)
Jennifer MacLean	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)

Series Thanks
Meleva Barbula	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)
Sheck Bugge	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)
Rick Dees	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)
Phil Duff	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)
Ari Emanuel	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)
Peter Giambalvo	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)
Tracy Katsky	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)
Lisa Leingang	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)
Jeff Ross	....	special thanks (1 episode, 1995)

Production Companies

• Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
• Dakota North Entertainment

Distributors

• Home Box Office (HBO) (1995) (USA) (TV)
• Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2002) (USA) (DVD)

Also Known As:

Mr. Show (USA) (short title)

Runtime:

USA:27 min (30 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

Goofs:

Factual errors: Towards the end of one episode in the fourth season, the show offers the math problem "If he drives 15 MPH for fifteen minutes, how far has he travelled? Answer at the end of the show." When the end credits roll, they say that the answer is 3.5 The correct answer is 3.75

Quotes:

Jill Talley: Sad songs are nature's onions.

Movie Connections:

Edited into Mr. Show with Bob and David: Fantastic Newness (1996) (TV)

Comedy has never been so funny

The comparison to Monty Python is inevitable (both Bob Odenkirk and David Cross have acknowledged their debt to their predecessor in interviews), but make no mistake: "Mr. Show with Bob & David" is refreshingly original and brilliantly funny. There have been so many hilarious moments on the show that it would be impossible for me to name a particular favorite. The sketches are so finely crafted that even when the jokes fall flat (which is extremely rare), they're still quite engrossing ("Coupon: The Movie" is an example). I've been watching the show faithfully since its second season and each new episode only leaves me wanting more. The show's strong ensemble cast featuring John Ennis, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny and especially Jay Johnston are part of what makes the show work so well.

Being on HBO, they're pretty much able to do what they please, but while there is plenty of profanity (not an issue for me at all), they are in no way reliant upon cussing for laughs. In fact, one of the more memorable sketches involved a take-off of "Goodfellas" being edited for television in which the cuss words were replaced with such phrases as "mother-father" and "Chinese dentist".

HBO deserves to be praised for recognizing the talent of Bob & David and keeping the show on the air in spite of its small - albeit fiercely loyal - number of viewers.

The next time HBO airs a "Mr. Show" marathon, don't just watch it, tape it!