About Garfunkel and Oates (HBO)

Garfunkel and Oates is a hilarious and edgy comedy series by HBO that aired in 2012. This series follows the fictional lives of Riki Lindhome (Garfunkel) and Kate Micucci (Oates), a comedy folk duo based in Los Angeles, as they navigate through their unique situations in life while keeping their passion for music and humor alive. The show is rated TV-MA for its mature content.

Making / Production

The show was written and created by Lindhome and Micucci themselves, bringing their real-world experiences and satirical wit into the script, making it appear genuine and fun. Directed by Fred Savage and produced by Jonathan Stern, the show stands as a distinctive blend of musical performances and comedic sequences.

Actors

• Riki Lindhome (Garfunkel): As an ambitious yet often unlucky actress, Riki blends her real-life experiences into her character, bringing an original and natural appearance to the show.
• Kate Micucci (Oates): Undeterred by the struggles, Kate delivers positivity into her character, offering a delightful balance to Riki's intense persona.
• Anthony Jeselnik: Occasionally appearing as Riki's boyfriend, Jeselnik enhances the humor with his sarcastic and dry wit.
• Artemis Pebdani: Their harried manager, she provides a fascinating supporting role in the duo's adventures.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The show's title, Garfunkel and Oates, is a play on the names of famous music duos (Simon & Garfunkel and Hall & Oates).
• Although the series comprises only eight episodes, it gained significant critical acclaim for its creativity and humor.
• The real-life duo has released five albums, much of which is featured in the show.

Awards

Despite its short run, Garfunkel and Oates received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics in 2015 for their song "Frozen Lullaby".

Quotes

• "We're just two douchebags who fell in love."
• "It's kind of hard to rock a mic while still staying ladylike."
• "We gave each other more than love. And that's irreversible."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Sex With Ducks": This controversial, humorous song explores confusing legislative choices.
• "The Loophole": A clever song highlighting the paradox of values in certain communities.
• "Frozen Lullaby": A beautiful song with amusing lyrics, leading them to an Emmy nomination.