"The Dana Carvey Show" (1996) TV series 1996-

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Brace yourself for the most outrageous comedy show of the year!

Plot:

Riffs on pop culture, politics and even the show's own sponsors.

Plot Keywords:

Company Sponsor Name In Title | Product Placement

Cast

Dana Carvey	...	Various Characters / ... (8 episodes, 1996)
Steve Carell	...	Various Characters / ... (8 episodes, 1996)
Stephen Colbert	...	Various Characters / ... (8 episodes, 1996)
Heather Morgan	...	Various Characters / ... (8 episodes, 1996)
Robert Smigel	...	Various Characters / ... (8 episodes, 1996)
Bill Chott	...	Various Characters / ... (7 episodes, 1996)
Colleen Dunn	...	Performer (5 episodes, 1996)
Jim Fagan	...	Announcer (5 episodes, 1996)
Peter Austin Noto	...	Performer (5 episodes, 1996)
Peggy Shay	...	Grandma the Clown / ... (4 episodes, 1996)

Series Directed by
John Fortenberry		(8 episodes, 1996)

Series Writing credits
Louis C.K.		(8 episodes, 1996)
Steve Carell		(8 episodes, 1996)
Robert Carlock		(8 episodes, 1996)
Dana Carvey		(8 episodes, 1996)
Bill Chott		(8 episodes, 1996)
Stephen Colbert		(8 episodes, 1996)
Jon Glaser		(8 episodes, 1996)
Charlie Kaufman		(8 episodes, 1996)
Heather Morgan		(8 episodes, 1996)
Robert Smigel		(8 episodes, 1996)
Dino Stamatopoulos		(8 episodes, 1996)
Michael Stoyanov		(8 episodes, 1996)
Spike Feresten		(3 episodes, 1996)
Steve O'Donnell		(3 episodes, 1996)
Elon Gold		(2 episodes, 1996)
Bob Odenkirk		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Produced by
Louis C.K.	....	producer (8 episodes, 1996)
Charles Dalaklis	....	segment producer (8 episodes, 1996)
Robert Smigel	....	executive producer (8 episodes, 1996)
Dana Carvey	....	executive producer (3 episodes, 1996)
Chris Giordano	....	line producer (3 episodes, 1996)
Gregory Sills	....	producer (3 episodes, 1996)

Series Film Editing by
Doug Abel		(1 episode, 1996)

Series Casting by
Gabriela Leff		(1 episode, 1996)

Series Production Design by
Daniele Perna		(1 episode, 1996)

Series Art Direction by
Chryss Hionis		(1 episode, 1996)

Series Costume Design by
Carolee Fisher		(6 episodes, 1996)

Series Makeup Department
Lizz Scalice	....	key hair stylist (6 episodes, 1996)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Kim Kennedy	....	second assistant director (8 episodes, 1996)

Series Art Department
Todd Rutt	....	graphic designer (6 episodes, 1996)

Series Sound Department
Mike Fisher	....	post-production audio (6 episodes, 1996)

Series Animation Department
Dean Lennert	....	animator (1 episode, 1996)
J.J. Sedelmaier	....	designer (1 episode, 1996)
David Wachtenheim	....	animator (1 episode, 1996)
Tom Warburton	....	animator (1 episode, 1996)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Tiffany Koury	....	assistant stylist (1 episode, 1996)
Amanda Sanders	....	wardrobe supervisor (1 episode, 1996)

Series Music Department
Adam Schlesinger	....	composer: theme music (6 episodes, 1996)

Series Other crew
Louis C.K.	....	writing supervisor (6 episodes, 1996)
Tony Carey	....	production executive (6 episodes, 1996)
Arthur Lewis	....	stage manager (6 episodes, 1996)

Production Companies

• Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

Distributors

• American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1996) (USA) (TV)
• Shout! Factory (2009) (USA) (DVD) (complete series)

Also Known As:

"The Diet Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show" - USA (alternative title)
"The Mountain Dew Dana Carvey Show" - USA (alternative title)
"The Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show" - USA (alternative title)
"The Pepsi Stuff Dana Carvey Show" - USA (alternative title)
"The Szechuan Dynasty Dana Carvey Show" - USA (alternative title)
"The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show" - USA (alternative title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

CBS Broadcast Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

Trivia:

The series aired on ABC but was taped at the CBS Broadcast Center. As a joke, the announcer in the opening credits says "From the ABC Broadcast Center".

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Nostalgia Critic: Master of Disguise (#6.20)" (2013)

The Mountain Dew Joke

Cody, I simply had to respond to your message. My brother was the other actor in the skit with Dana where he went on and on saying "Bill...what does it LOOK LIKE!?" over the glass of Mountain Dew on the table. Bill responds with many safe answers before settling on "Liquid Sunshine!"

My brother -- Bill Chott -- had the privilege of being part of the cast and he wrote for the show as well. He had the pleasure of working with his two Second City teachers: Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert. Heather Morgan was just a doll besides holding her own in a predominantly male cast. Robert Smigel and Dana Carvey rounded out the genius of this group. The writers wrote some of the most quick-witted funny material I have ever seen. I think that is why NOT everyone GOT this show...it takes a certain level of intelligence to appreciate all the jokes.

I sincerely hope that they bring the whole season (11 eps in all) out on DVD soon. With lesser shows appearing on DVD left and right, I am miffed that this one has not been considered. I am proud of my brother's work in this show, of the stellar cast and crew, and of the fact that I got to visit the set back in April of 1996 and see it all happen!

Thanks!