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Overview

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Seasons:
1 | 2 full episode list
Release Date:
14 November 2004 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Animation more
Tagline:
Jefferton alive!
Plot:
Tom Peters has just moved to the small town of Jefferton, best known for its strip malls, buffet restaurants and run-down parks... more
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Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 7 of 21)
Tim Heidecker ... Tom Peters / ... (31 episodes, 2004-2006)
Eric Wareheim ... The Mayor / ... (31 episodes, 2004-2006)

Stephanie Courtney ... Joy Peters / ... (28 episodes, 2004-2006)

Michael Q. Schmidt ... Joy Peters / ... (28 episodes, 2004-2006)

Craig Anton ... City Council Member / ... (22 episodes, 2004-2006)

Ron Lynch ... City Council Member / ... (22 episodes, 2004-2006)
Bob Odenkirk ... Announcer / ... (22 episodes, 2004-2006)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:11 min (including commercials)
Country:
USA
Language:
Yiddish | English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Company:
Absolutely more

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Trivia:
The show is based on a short film Tom Goes to the Mayor (2002) by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim which appeared in independent film festivals as well as on Tim and Eric's website. Tim and Eric sent copies of the short to a few of their favorite comedians including Bob Odenkirk who liked it so much he showed it to David Cross. Cross later made a cameo in the sequel Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns (2003). Odenkirk later worked with Tim and Eric to develop the short into a series. more
Quotes:
Tom Peters: I had just an idea I wanted to run past you about children's safety...
The Mayor: That's interesting, Tom. I just had a meeting with my TV about that. Let me hear your thoughts.
Tom Peters: Well, uh, child safety, uh, right... the first and, uh, last step is to establish a perimeter surrounding our, you know, parks and zoos and, uh, nurseries, and day-care centers, and elementary...
The Mayor: Bear traps.
Tom Peters: [long pause] Uh... uh, okay, uh...
The Mayor: You're talking about using bear traps to surround these safe zones, right? I love it.
Tom Peters: Well, no, I-I...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Bleach: Kamen no gundan to yabumen (#5.15)" (2007) more

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5 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
100% worth giving a try, 7 June 2006
10/10
Author: laura maccarthy from boston, ma

You can't just ask one person about this show and expect to get a well-rounded answer. It seems to be pretty black and white with most people, whether they end up loving or hating it. Personally, I'm infatuated with it. Tim and Eric are amazing with the awkward, dry humor. So amazing, that one might not think it's funny, but just poor acting. DO NOT BE FOOLED. These guys really just are that good at it.

In the beginning, I didn't just immediately love it, but it was such a curious show that I kept tuning in. It took me a few episode to fully comprehend the humor, and once I did, I discovered they're true genius. A bit of advice, pay attention to detail, the magic is in the subtlety. For those who feel they can't get past the stylized characters, blue and white people, choppy animation, mouths that don't move, try their videos at www.timanderic.com. Maybe once you've been exposed to the same humor in a different form you will come to see what TGTTM is trying to say.

The second season is expected to incorporate more live-action creating a healthier balance for the show. Like the first season, you can expect to see just as many celeb cameos. Those who have already decided they don't care for the show may want to re-evaluate their stance.

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