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

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This is a really funny series! Haven't had as many belly laughs from a show for quite a while. The writing (and acting) may be as good as breaking bad or mad men, though admittedly it's a comedy - the characters are not as deep. However they are deep enough. I'm only through 3 episodes.

By the way, the rating system where 10 = excellent - seems a bit low. Meaning 10 should be exceptional, and 9 could be excellent. I'd give this a 9.5 certainly. But I gave it a 10 because it is at least excellent.

The fellow from Winnipeg who gave it a 1, not sure if he's a self-hating Winnipeger, or just from the planet humourless, but something has got his goat. I would ignore that rating if you like witty writing, a bit of a slapstick presentation and good colourful characters.