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Summary Mr. Show was the insanely funny, critically loved but HBO-loathed sketch comedy that ran on the channel for 4 years from 1995-1998. The show was created, executive produced, written and starred comics/writers Bob Odenkirk (The Ben Stiller Show) and David Cross (Arrested Development). The show also starred Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquareP...

  • 1995
  • TV-MA
  • HBO
  • 1995
  • TV-MA
  • HBO

Mr. Show with Bob and David

Season 1 Premiere: Nov 3, 1995
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 10 Critic Reviews
87
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 14 User Ratings
9.1
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Summary Mr. Show was the insanely funny, critically loved but HBO-loathed sketch comedy that ran on the channel for 4 years from 1995-1998. The show was created, executive produced, written and starred comics/writers Bob Odenkirk (The Ben Stiller Show) and David Cross (Arrested Development). The show also starred Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquareP...

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87
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90
Jul 8, 2013
The phrase "stream-of- consciousness" doesn't do it justice. Geyser-of-consciousness is more like it. What holds it together is the program's unique comic voice. [12 Sep 1997]
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90
Jul 8, 2013
Mix in the comic insanity that Cross and Odenkirk bring to the table, and the loose, Monty Pythonish way that one sketch leads into another, and what you have is the deliciously funny and biting show that Howard Stern wishes he was doing. [26 Oct 1998]
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90
Jul 8, 2013
Manages to be outrageous and innovative at the same time. [26 Oct 1998]
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90
Jul 3, 2013
The new production is more polished, the casting is so spot-on and the spirit so out of control that whether it's quick-hitting bits at the opening or an extended examination of movie studio rights, the invention rarely gets run over by the execution. [15 Nov 1996]
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90
Jul 3, 2013
One of the most vibrant, inspired sketch comedy shows since "The Kids in the Hall." [3 Nov 1995]
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80
Jul 8, 2013
Always unpredictable... It's by turns sophomoric and dazzlingly original. [14 Feb 1998]
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80
Jul 3, 2013
It's not pretty, and it contains lots of profanity in word and thought ... but it's bound to attract attention and, with luck, lots of hard-core fans. [3 Nov 1995]
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Universal Acclaim Based on 14 User Ratings
9.1
100% Positive
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0% Mixed
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Production Company:
  • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
  • Dakota North Entertainment
  • Dakota Pictures
  • HBO Original Programming
  • TriStar Television
Initial Release Date: Nov 3, 1995
Number of seasons: 4 Seasons
Rating: TV-MA
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Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
• 4 Nominations
CableACE Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Satellite Awards
• 1 Nomination

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