Check It Out! With Dr. Steve Brule

About

"Check It Out! With Dr. Steve Brule" is an American comedy television series that first aired in 2010. The show features Dr. Steve Brule, a quirky and often misguided character portrayed by John C. Reilly, who investigates different facets of life. Each episode presents Brule's distorted point of view on topics such as hygiene, boats, horse riding, friendship, or space. The program is presented in the style of a public-access television show mixing documentary film, advice show and educational television tropes.

Making / Production

The show is a spin-off of "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!" Produced by Absolutely Productions. It was created by John C. Reilly and Tim and Eric. The unique comedic style of the show incorporates public-access television style, improv elements and awkward humor.

Actors

• John C. Reilly - 'Dr. Steve Brule': Brings to life a unique, tongue-tied character who struggles with expressing himself properly and often presents distorted views.
• Carol Kraft - 'Carol Krabit': She plays the stage manager of the show, known for her appearances in the "Brule's Rules" segments.
• David Liebe Hart - 'David Liebe Hart': A recurring actor, known for his odd puppetry and ventriloquism skills on the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show presents a distorted version of reality, from the warped image to the intentionally poor editing, mirroring Dr. Brule's confused perspective.
• Real-life people, sometimes unknowingly, are often interviewed by Dr. Steve, which adds another layer of comedy to the show.

Quotes

• "For your health!" - Dr. Steve Brule
• "What the heck you gonna do if you're some turkey and have no job?" - Dr. Steve Brule

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song for the series is "Check It Out", by Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Brian Posehn, Brett Paesel.
• The end credits often feature unique song parodies, matching the unconventional nature of the show.