Common Sense Media Review
By Sierra Filucci
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Quirky skits blend animation and live action.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
Twisted comedy duo Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim's variety show on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network's late-night line up for adults) is chock full of weird stuff. Staged as a public-access-style TV series, the program features the comedians as exaggerated live-action and animated characters in bizarre skits featuring karaoke, prank calls, and newscasters. Highly regarded comedians like John C. Reilly and Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show) make guest appearances. Skits run the gamut, content-wise, and can include everything from drug references to sexual innuendo.
Is It Any Good?
Obviously this style of comedy isn't for everyone, but it's clever, original stuff that teens and adult fans of quirky humor will enjoy. That said, this particular brand of humor seems to emerge from a very narrow set of comedians, because women and non-Caucasians are rarely seen.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the skits. Which ones were funniest? What makes them funny?
Have you ever laughed when you weren't supposed to? Where and why? Why do different styles of humor appeal to different people?
How does this show fit in with the rest of the Adult Swim line-up? Does it blend in well or stand out on its own? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 11, 2007
- Cast : Bob Odenkirk , Eric Wareheim , Tim Heidecker
- Network : Cartoon Network
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 29, 2025
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