Less Than Kind (2008– )

15-year-old Sheldon Blecher is overweight, with a self-destructive driving instructor father and pyromaniac mother who never quite seem to fit into their community. His egotistical ... See full summary »

Creators:

Marvin Kaye, Chris Sheasgreen

Stars:

Jesse Camacho, Wendel Meldrum, Benjamin Arthur

11 wins & 32 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jesse Camacho	...	Sheldon Blecher (39 episodes, 2008-2012)
Wendel Meldrum	...	Anne Blecher (39 episodes, 2008-2012)
Benjamin Arthur	...	Josh Blecher (39 episodes, 2008-2012)
Nancy Sorel	...	Clara Fine (39 episodes, 2008-2012)
Brooke Palsson	...	Miriam Goldstein (37 episodes, 2008-2012)
Maury Chaykin	...	Sam Blecher (26 episodes, 2008-2010)
Lisa Durupt	...	Shandra (26 episodes, 2008-2012)
Tyler Johnston	...	Danny Lubbe (22 episodes, 2010-2012)
Ross McMillan	...	Mr. Lubbe (18 episodes, 2008-2012)
Brodie Sanderson	...	Derrick (16 episodes, 2008-2012)

Storyline

15-year-old Sheldon Blecher is overweight, with a self-destructive driving instructor father and pyromaniac mother who never quite seem to fit into their community. His egotistical failed-actor brother has just returned home and taken up residence in his bedroom after marking the territory. His family business is on its way down the toilet, and under investigation for tax evasion. AND, on top of all this, he lives in Winnipeg.

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Plot Keywords:

driving instructor | dysfunctional family | sitcom | canadian humor | family relationships | 

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Taglines:

An epiphany during his delayed Bar Mitzvah reveals to 15-year-old Sheldon Blecher that his life sucks.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 October 2008 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Manitoba Production Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Breakthrough Films and Television, Buffalo Gal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Less Than Kind: Behind the Scenes (2008)

User Reviews

This is a Canadian show that I can be proud of.

The premiere of the second season was quite an enjoyable episode. Sheldon and his anxious family stand vigil at the hospital while his father, Sam Blecher is repeatedly on death's door. Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall) guest stars as a doctor who might be a little too eager to see Sam pass on. Definitely check out this great adult show on HBO. A detailed analysis of the series after the jump.

Generally, I dislike Canadian humor. They never help out our stereotypes. That was why I could never get into Corner Gas and I won't be watch the upcoming Hiccups or Dan for Mayor. One of the few exceptions which didn't feel completely Canadian was Kids in the Hall. This particular show, Less Than Kind happens to be written and produced by one of the founding members of Kids, Mark McKinney. Perhaps, he's better known in the U.S. for being a cast member on SNL from 1995-1997.

Less Than Kind features Sheldon Blecher an overweight Winnipeg teenager living with his dysfunctional Jewish family. I like the show because it's not trying to glamourize Canada by making it look fun, it's the place last place Sheldon wants to be. In fact, the theme song is titled "I Hate Winnipeg." Less Than Kind was airing on City TV last year. Despite the fact that it was on one of Canada's major networks last year and that the show is about a family, this is a surprisingly adult show, filled with constant f-bombs and the occasional nudity. This year, it's a much better fit on HBO and it will be able to expand to a wider audience.