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Andy Richter Controls the Universe

  • TV Series
  • 2002–20032002–2003
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.7K
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Marilu Henner, Jon Cryer, June Lockhart, Dan Cortese, Conan O'Brien, John Eric Bentley, Paget Brewster, Steven Gilborn, Rick Hoffman, Beth Littleford, Irene Molloy, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Michael Peña, Andy Richter, Charles Robinson, Molly Sims, Jonathan Slavin, James Patrick Stuart, and Bree Turner in Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002)
Comedy
Andy is a short story writer, who makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present day Chicago, writing Technical Manuals. In his active, fertile, writer's imagination, we s... Read allAndy is a short story writer, who makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present day Chicago, writing Technical Manuals. In his active, fertile, writer's imagination, we see (and hear as he narrates) the stories of his daily life, as they should be, could be, m... Read allAndy is a short story writer, who makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present day Chicago, writing Technical Manuals. In his active, fertile, writer's imagination, we see (and hear as he narrates) the stories of his daily life, as they should be, could be, might be, and even actually how they are. Andy shares his office with the company's newest ... Read all
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  • Creator
    • Victor Fresco
  • Stars
    • Andy Richter
    • Paget Brewster
    • Irene Molloy
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  • Creator
    • Victor Fresco
  • Stars
    • Andy Richter
    • Paget Brewster
    • Irene Molloy
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    • 30User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 nominations total

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    Andy Richter
    Andy Richter
    • Andy Richteras Andy Richter
    19 episodes19 eps • 2002–2003
    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Jessica Greenas Jessica Green
    19 episodes19 eps • 2002–2003
    Irene Molloy
    • Wendy McKayas Wendy McKay
    19 episodes19 eps • 2002–2003
    Jonathan Slavin
    Jonathan Slavin
    • Byron Togleras Byron Togler
    19 episodes19 eps • 2002–2003
    James Patrick Stuart
    James Patrick Stuart
    • Keithas Keith
    19 episodes19 eps • 2002–2003
    John Bliss
    John Bliss
    • Mr. Pickeringas Mr. Pickering
    14 episodes14 eps • 2002–2003
    Charlie Finn
    Charlie Finn
    • Teakas Teak
    3 episodes3 eps • 2002–2003
    Sean Gunn
    Sean Gunn
    • Philas Phil
    3 episodes3 eps • 2002–2003
    Patricia Belcher
    Patricia Belcher
    • Ms. Machadoas Ms. Machado
    2 episodes2 eps • 2002–2003
    John Eric Bentley
    John Eric Bentley
    • Doctoras Doctor
    2 episodes2 eps • 2002–2003
    Paul Hayes
    Paul Hayes
    • Bobas Bob
    2 episodes2 eps • 2002
    Danielle Bisutti
    Danielle Bisutti
    • Janeas Jane
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Michael Peña
    Michael Peña
    • Patrickas Patrick
    1 episode1 ep • 2002
    Rick Hoffman
    Rick Hoffman
    • Arnichas Arnich
    1 episode1 ep • 2002
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • Praegeras Praeger
    1 episode1 ep • 2002
    Molly Sims
    Molly Sims
    • Tracyas Tracy
    1 episode1 ep • 2002
    Dan Cortese
    Dan Cortese
    • Benas Ben…
    1 episode1 ep • 2002
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    • Ted Swathmoreas Ted Swathmore
    1 episode1 ep • 2002
    • Creator
      • Victor Fresco
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    Andy is a short story writer, who makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present day Chicago, writing Technical Manuals. In his active, fertile, writer's imagination, we see (and hear as he narrates) the stories of his daily life, as they should be, could be, might be, and even actually how they are. Andy shares his office with the company's newest employee, and Andy's newest friend, the frail, jumpy, odd, loveable Byron. Also inhabiting Andy's world is his best friend Keith, who is "so good looking" that Andy must fight his own "prejudice against the 'attractive,' who seem to get everything they want, unlike ordinary humans." Supervisor Jessica is also Andy's longtime friend and uses her lightening sharp tongue to keep the group out of, or at times, to get the group INTO trouble. The newer receptionist Wendy (Irene Molloy, "Grosse Pointe"), whom Andy first had a crush on, is dating Keith (somewhat proving Andy's "Attractive Theory"). —Anonymous
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    • Trivia
      According to Paget Brewster, she had to test for the role of Jessica Green 3 times (even though it was written for her) due to her reputation of being a 'show killer'.
    • Quotes

      [Freddy is taking Andy and his friends to Rio de Janeiro]

      Keith: I just talked to the pilot. We're not flying to Rio. We're flying to Mississippi.

      Wendy: Mississippi, Brazil?

      Freddy Pickering: There must have been a misunderstanding. I'll go talk to him.

      [He walks to the emergency exit]

      Freddy Pickering: .

      Jessica: Uh, the cockpit's that way.

      Freddy Pickering: [as he opens the door] I'm going to sneak up on him!

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      Featured in The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002)

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    Hilarious, fresh and original show
    Andy Richter was a brilliantly funny and much missed part of The Conan O'Brien Show. His own show is a welcome addition to Fox evening TV. We see Andy at work, interacting with his buddies and fellow employees, having the hots for a cute receptionist, and arguing with the strange old ghost of the company's foudner who taunts and derides Andy. The humor of the show is uniquely Andy's.

    The series was originally canceled after the first season, like so many other original and clever shows. Fox has turned a complete 180 from their early days as a pioneer of "new" television with shows like Married With Children, The Simpsons and others. These days, they seem to prefer following trends and not being very different from the big 3 networks. This is why I was surprised to see Andy Richter brought back from the overflowing dumpster of shows Fox hasn't given a proper chance.

    Apparently, the guidelines Fox gave Richter when they agreed to revive the show was that each show had to be a stand-alone rather than having episodes follow a linear pattern. This is so they can show them out of order. Why they insist upon this is beyond me, but if it brings back Andy then so be it.
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    • Dec 1, 2002

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anything Can Happen
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Garfield Grove Productions
      • Pariah Entertainment Group
      • Paramount Network Television Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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