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The State

  • TV Series
  • 1993–20091993–2009
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
2.9K
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The State (1993)
Comedy
Each episode contains 30 minutes of extremely bizarre and funny sketch comedy performed by THE STATE, an 11 member sketch comedy troupe who wrote and starred in various sketches seen through... Read allEach episode contains 30 minutes of extremely bizarre and funny sketch comedy performed by THE STATE, an 11 member sketch comedy troupe who wrote and starred in various sketches seen throughout the program.Each episode contains 30 minutes of extremely bizarre and funny sketch comedy performed by THE STATE, an 11 member sketch comedy troupe who wrote and starred in various sketches seen throughout the program.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Kevin Allison
    • Jonathan K. Bendis(co-creator)
    • Michael Ian Black
  • Stars
    • Kevin Allison
    • Michael Ian Black
    • Robert Ben Garant
  • Creators
    • Kevin Allison
    • Jonathan K. Bendis(co-creator)
    • Michael Ian Black
  • Stars
    • Kevin Allison
    • Michael Ian Black
    • Robert Ben Garant
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Michael Ian Black and Thomas Lennon in The State (1993)
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    Kevin Allison and David Wain in The State (1993)
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    The State (1993)
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    The State (1993)

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    Kevin Allison
    Kevin Allison
    • Various
    Michael Ian Black
    Michael Ian Black
    • Various
    Robert Ben Garant
    Robert Ben Garant
    • Various
    Todd Holoubek
    Todd Holoubek
    • Various
    Michael Patrick Jann
    Michael Patrick Jann
    • Various
    Kerri Kenney
    Kerri Kenney
    • Various
    Thomas Lennon
    Thomas Lennon
    • Various
    Joe Lo Truglio
    Joe Lo Truglio
    • Various
    Ken Marino
    Ken Marino
    • Various
    Michael Showalter
    Michael Showalter
    • Various
    David Wain
    David Wain
    • Various
    Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried
    • Soup Guy
    Nina Hellman
    Nina Hellman
    • College Student
    Christopher Michael Gerrard
    • Young Kid
    Jon Stewart
    Jon Stewart
    • Fanmail Guy
    Alice Cooper
    Alice Cooper
    • Self
    Frank Whaley
    Frank Whaley
    • Self
    Tabitha Soren
    Tabitha Soren
    • Self
    • Creators
      • Kevin Allison
      • Jonathan K. Bendis(co-creator)
      • Michael Ian Black
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The cast was extremely reluctant to write material for recurring characters, but pressure from the network forced them to do so. When the character of Doug and his catch phrase "I'm outta heeeere..." began to catch on, Michael Showalter, who played and created Doug, conceptualized the second season sketch in which Doug gets annoyed by everyone finding his rebellious slogan charming.
    • Quotes

      Captain Monterey Jack: Well I got to go guys but remember this- Thomas Edison was a great man, but he was a bastard to his wife and kids. I'm Captain Monterey Jack, thanks for your time!

    • Connections
      Edited into MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Boys and Girls - Action!
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    User reviews29

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    10/10
    We wouldn't exist with out it.
    This show had a huge influence on the shows I watch and respect today. "Childrens Hospital", "Reno 911" to mention a few shows that wouldn't exist with out the birth of this show. Also two shows I want to dip my balls in. I can't explain in words how much I respect all the actors of this show. The closest I can come to explaining to how great these actors are is by showing you a video of me dipping my balls in to their dip or punch. I am a huge fan, I wish it was still around so that I could melt down the VHS tapes and dip my balls in it. It has been really hard for me to get a job in the industry but after watching "the state " i realized all I had to do was dip my balls in peoples stuff.
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    • rikskelton138-487-512274
    • Sep 26, 2012

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      • January 1994 (United States)
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    • 30 minutes
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