In 1992, a sketch comedy program debuted with little fanfare. With minimal promotional push on a struggling network, THE BEN STILLER SHOW only lasted 12 episodes despite critical raves. Though short lived, the series had a great impact on American comedy. The sardonic skits and pop culture savvy would become staples of comedic fare in the following years. And the young cast of unknowns (Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo, and Bob Odenkirk) would go on to perform in and create some of the most memorably hilarious works of the ensuing decade, THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW, NEWS RADIO, and MR. SHOW to name a few. This scathingly funny collection contains all 12 original episodes, plus an additional episode which was never broadcast.
DVD Features:
2-Disc Set
Region 1
Snap Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentaries (7)
Outtakes (10)
Bonus Footage: Unaired Skits
Featurette:
1. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BEN STILLER SHOW
2. E! Behind-the-Scenes Special
Interactive Features:
Hidden Features: Easter Egg ("Melrose Heights" Special Commentary)
Writer
Ben Stiller: American director/actor, MEET THE PARENTS (2000)
Writer
David Cross: Comedian, MR. SHOW
Writer
Jeff Kahn: Director/"Revolution"
Writer
Bob Odenkirk: Stand-Up Comedian
Review 1:
"[With] fiendishly twisted pop-culture parodies..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.81 01/22/2004
Review 2:
"...The show was a pastiche of pointed pop-culture satire....STILLER proved to be the Big Bang of the decade's smartest humor..."
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.75 12/05/2003
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