"Strangers with Candy" (1999) TV series 1999-2000

Creators:

Stephen Colbert
Mitch Rouse
Paul Dinello

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

7 April 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Good times!

Plot:

A 46-year-old ex-drug addict returns to high school as a freshman.

Plot Keywords:

High School | Student | Teacher | Drugs | High School Student

Cast

Stephen Colbert	...	Chuck Noblet / ... (30 episodes, 1999-2000)
Greg Hollimon	...	Principal Onyx Blackman / ... (30 episodes, 1999-2000)
Amy Sedaris	...	Jerri Blank / ... (30 episodes, 1999-2000)
Deborah Rush	...	Sara Blank (30 episodes, 1999-2000)
Paul Dinello	...	Geoffrey Jellineck (29 episodes, 1999-2000)
Larc Spies	...	Derrick Blank (27 episodes, 1999-2000)
Orlando Pabotoy	...	Orlando Pinatubo (22 episodes, 1999-2000)
Maria Thayer	...	Tamela 'Tammi' Littlenut (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
Sarah Thyre	...	Coach Cherri Wolf (13 episodes, 1999-2000)

Runtime:

22 min (30 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:TV-14

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Comedy Central

Trivia:

The character of Jerri is based on drug-addict Florrie Fisher, who talked to kids in schools about the dangers of drugs during the 1970s. Many of the show's story lines mirror Fisher's account precisely, including Jerri's joining a cult, lesbian compulsion and in the series finale, her relapse and return to the streets. In real life, Fisher mysteriously disappeared after her high school lecture stint, having presumably relapsed to a life of addiction, prostitution and thievery.

Quotes:

Principal Onyx Blackman: I'll be back in a shortly.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Colbert Report: (2006-07-10)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Strangers With Candy Theme

Two longshoremen fighting over a squirrel...

This is a comedy of epic proportions. I was originally annoyed, being a fan of British and subversive humor, but the first time I actually sat an watched an episode all the way through I was hooked. There's some familiar faces from SCTV, and Amy Sedaris is a genius. I'd look up the name, but Ill just call him the Daily Show corrospondent...classic. I love a show where nothing is sacred, where no race, ethnicity, or religious belief is not nailed to the wall... political correctness be damned.

I will NEVER FORGET this line... the principal and associate hold up a controversial picture of Jerri naked spread eagled... and the principal says "...not sure... it looks like two longshoremen fighting over a squirrel." Epic. Catch it late night on Comedy Central, or CC on Demand if your cable allows it.