"Almost Live!" (1984) TV series 1984-1999

User Rating:

8.4/10   

Writers:

Kim Evey (writer)
Barbara Klansnic (writer) (1997-1999)

Seasons:

12 | unknown

Release Date:

23 September 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

A mixture of skit comedy and stand-up from a Seattle-based group of performers. Skits tended to focus on social issues...

Plot Keywords:

Sketch Comedy | Seattle Washington

Cast

Tracey Conway	...	Various (2 episodes, 1996)
Pat Cashman	...	Various (2 episodes, 1996)
Nancy Guppy	...	Various (2 episodes, 1996)
Steve Wilson	...	Various (2 episodes, 1996)
Bill Stainton	...	Various (2 episodes, 1996)
Bob Nelson	...	Various (2 episodes, 1996)
John Keister	...	Various (2 episodes, 1996)
Joel McHale	...	Various (2 episodes, 1995-1998)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Seattle, Washington, USA

Trivia:

"Almost Live!" (1984) originally began its 6:00 PM Sunday evening run as a show called "REV" ("Rock Entertainment Videos"), a local showcase for music videos and live performances in the early days of MTV. It eventually evolved a talk show format with host Ross Shafer, still focusing on music with a few comedy acts. As the show shifted more toward comedy, it officially became "Almost Live!" (1984).

I watched this regularly.

I used to watch this show on a regular basis when it was airing as re-runs on Comedy Central. I loved it! I wish it would make a come-back!

Some of my favorite skits include "Mind Your Manners with Billy Quan" or "The High-Fiving White Guys" or the adventures of the "Speed Walker" who was a superhero who, well, he speed walked around Seattle fighting crime. Just looney. Of course, who could forget the skit about a hunting season for street mimes? "Wait! You can't shoot him, he's behind an invisible wall. It would be unsportsman-like" or something to that effect.

I agree with other posters here who say this show was better than the crap they were doing on SNL at the time. I miss it.