Funny or Die Presents

About Funny or Die Presents

Funny or Die Presents is an American sketch comedy series that premiered in 2010. This HBO show, based on the popular comedy website 'Funny or Die,' was created by comedians Adam McKay and Will Ferrell. It is a unique mix of stand-up, sketch, and animated shorts meant to tickle the funny bone and engage viewers.

Making / Production

Produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell's Gary Sanchez Productions, the same team that brought us iconic comedies like 'Anchorman' and 'Talladega Nights.' The series brings an eclectic mix of celebrity-driven, user-generated, and professionally produced content from the Funny or Die website to the small screen.

Actors

• Will Ferrell: Not just the producer, Ferrell also showcases his acting skills in some of the sketches. Perfect in his timing, Ferrell’s sketches brought the same comic flair as his box-office hits.
• Adam McKay: Co-creator McKay also appears in some episodes, delivering a particularly memorable performance in 'Drunk History.'
• Other Comedians: Various skits feature renown comedians like Zach Galifianakis, Thomas Lennon, Wayne Brady, and many more. Each actor brings their unique comic style, contributing to the entertaining collection of sketches.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's opening sequence was created by the same team behind the opening credits of acclaimed series like 'True Blood' and 'Six Feet Under.'
• Although the show did not receive a consistent release schedule, it managed to run for two successful seasons with a total of 24 episodes.
• The series derived its format from the actual website, including user-generated content which was unique for a television series.

Awards

Funny or Die Presents may not have bagged any major awards, but it most certainly made an imprint in comedy shows with its unconventional approach and zesty content.

Quotes

• "What is this, horses for weirdos?" - From the sketch 'Just 3 Boyz'
• "Oh, so they made a sandwich after you?" - From 'Ed + Lynn’s Big Adventure'
• "My, what a fetching beard you have!" - From 'Designated Driver'

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme score was composed by 'Digital Kitchen.'
• Music and soundtrack throughout the series varied from one sketch to another, depicting a variety of eras and genres.