Wonder Showzen (2005– )

An all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.

Creators:

Vernon Chatman, John Lee

Stars:

Vernon Chatman, John Lee, Alyson Levy

Cast

Series cast summary:
Vernon Chatman	...	Chauncey (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
John Lee	...	Wordsworth (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Alyson Levy	...	Sthugar (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Evan Seligman	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (11 episodes, 2005-2006)
Scarlett Sperduto	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (10 episodes, 2005-2006)
Ryan Simpkins	...	Wonder Showzin Kid (9 episodes, 2005-2006)
Trevor Heins	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (8 episodes, 2005-2006)

Storyline

An all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.

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Plot Keywords:

children | puppet | parody | variety | stereotype | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official site PFFR

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kids' Show

Filming Locations:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Augenblick Studios, MTV Networks, Music Television 2 (MTV2)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original unaired pilot was named "Kids' Show" and was produced for the USA Network.

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Quotes

Crazy Old Guy: Make some TV... oh... I think they should be more detailed information about what's going on, there doesn't seem to be that and what is given doesn't allow much of choice. Same with our elections... our taxation. They cut away... the, uh, municipalities are all cutting budgets, and the taxes still remain the same. Which means that somebody's pocket is being lined. Just so many other things that I could say, the weather, the changes that have happened, that are coming about, that we don't know ...

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Crazy Credits

WARNING: WONDER SHOWZEN CONTAINS OFFENSIVE, DESPICIBLE CONTENT THAT IS TOO CONTROVERSIAL AND TOO AWESOME FOR ACTUAL CHILDREN. THE STARK, UGLY, PROFOUND TRUTHS WONDER SHOWZEN EXPOSES MAY BE SOUL-CRUSHING TO THE WEAK OF SPIRIT. IF YOU ALLOW A CHILD TO WATCH THIS SHOW, YOU ARE A BAD PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

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Connections

Referenced in Kingdom of the Vampire (2007)

User Reviews

Wonder Showzen

I agree with the posted comment, this show is brilliance at it's finest. I hope it remains on the air as long as possible, and I would suggest purchasing MTV2 as a station solely to watch this show if nothing else, it's that great. Well it's certainly my favorite show already, and there have only been several episodes. It is on MTV2, so not as many people may watch it because it is of course viewed by a lesser audience, but because of this it is allowed to push ( and I mean PUSH) the envelope more than a series on basic cable would. It's so great to watch such a witty and fearless show on television. I eagerly anticipate the new ones, and hope more people enjoy this show. Do yourself a favor and do the same!