Baskets 

After failing at a prestigious French clowning college, Chip Baskets looks to keep his dream of becoming a professional clown alive.

Creators:

Louis C.K., Zach Galifianakis, Jonathan Krisel

Stars:

Zach Galifianakis, Martha Kelly, Louie Anderson

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Zach Galifianakis	...	Chip Baskets / ... 30 episodes, 2016-2018
Martha Kelly	...	Martha / ... 30 episodes, 2016-2018
Louie Anderson	...	Mrs. Baskets / ... 30 episodes, 2016-2018
Ernest Adams	...	Eddie 13 episodes, 2016-2018

Storyline

Chip Baskets has a dream: become a classically trained French clown in Paris. Things don't go as well as he'd like, though, largely because of an impenetrable language barrier. With his lack of success overseas and mounting financial problems, Chip moves back home to Bakersfield, Calif., which presents other challenges for the wannabe jester. Going back home means having to confront his past, and compete with his siblings for his mother's approval. Even though he didn't make it as a clown in France, Chip is sort of living his dream -- as a rodeo clown.

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Plot Keywords:

clown | actor playing female role | bakersfield california | one word title | character name in title | 

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Taglines:

A clown will rise.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 January 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Baskets

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pig Newton, Billios, 3 Arts Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Zach Galifianakis originally wanted to cast Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Baskets, but she wasn't available.

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Connections

Featured in Conan: David Oyelowo/Louie Anderson/Angel Olsen (2017)

User Reviews

Simple drama about life's journey, yet strangely the simplicity makes me fall in love.

At first impression I thought the series is about Zach goofing around as clowns. But it turns out to be so much much more. Although running time is short, it tells about love, friendship, relationship and life in general in a beautiful, non-boring way. The story can be really depressing at times and that's where Zach's and Louie's actings really shine. I get bored quickly with most drama series, yet somehow I am hooked with this one. I can't think of other series that is similar to this, may be Flaked is the most similar. I love Flaked and I LOVE this.