Mr. Show with Bob and David 

This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.

Creators:

David Cross, Bob Odenkirk

Stars:

Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Cross	...	Self - Host / ... 30 episodes, 1995-1998
Bob Odenkirk	...	Self - Host / ... 30 episodes, 1995-1998
John Ennis	...	Various 30 episodes, 1995-1998
Jay Johnston	...	Various / ... 27 episodes, 1995-1998
Paul F. Tompkins	...	Various 27 episodes, 1995-1998
Jill Talley	...	Various / ... 26 episodes, 1995-1998
Brett Paesel	...	Various 21 episodes, 1996-1998
Brian Posehn	...	Various 21 episodes, 1995-1998
Tom Kenny	...	Various 20 episodes, 1995-1998
Bill Odenkirk	...	Various 16 episodes, 1995-1998
Janette Andrade	...	1995-1998 / ... 15 episodes, 1996-1998
Karen Kilgariff	...	Various 13 episodes, 1997-1998
BJ Porter	...	Various / ... 14 episodes, 1996-1998

Storyline

This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.

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Plot Keywords:

absurd comedy | monologue | sketch comedy | violence | television | 

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Taglines:

The first late-night comedy show with an attention span shorter than yours.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

Even though Bob and David joke about getting hate mail a lot in Mr. Show, the only time they actually received some was from a military veteran offended by a sketch where a character attempts to defecate on an American flag. Bob and David then called up the veteran and realized he hadn't watched the entire sketch, because the character never successfully managed to defecate on the flag.

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Goofs

Towards the end of one episode in the fourth season, the show offers the math problem "If he drives 15 MPH for fifteen minutes, how far has he travelled? Answer at the end of the show." When the end credits roll, they say that the answer is 3.5 The correct answer is 3.75

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Quotes

David: And what about you Bob? Always out there singing the rap songs...
Bob: [looks around at rest of cast and says quietly] Well that's just me David, I'm from the streets.

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Crazy Credits

At the end of each episode's credits under "Special Thanks," there is at least one random name that had nothing to do with the show. This is pointed out by David Cross in the DVD commentary for the first episode.

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Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Tracy Morgan/Michael McKean/Ben Sasse/Mark Guiliana (2017)

User Reviews

Best kept secret in comedy!

Here in Australia you had to plain lucky to ever even HEAR of Mr Show, let alone see it. Only briefly shown on cable, it's a disgrace that this show hasn't been better publicised or more widely available, cos if it is was, I GUARANTEE it would become an instant cult for years to come. I'm not exaggerating, this is one of the funniest, sharpest, smartest comedies EVER! It's that good. While individual episodes were sometimes uneven, every one had at least two or three absolutely astonishing bits, and some were ALL good. Best stuff included the Ronnie Dobbs bits (soon to be a movie), the ventriliquist 'wars', the trippy Sid and Marty Kroft parody, and anything involving Jack Black as special guest, particularly the musical homage to JC Superstar ('Jeepers Creepers')and the one about the farmer's daughter. Beg, borrow, steal Mr Show!! I dare you not to laugh hysterically!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mr. Show

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Dakota North Entertainment, Dakota Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

27 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1