I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman

About I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman

"I Love You, America" is a unique blend of political satire and candid conversation. Released in 2017, this Hulu series features comedian Sarah Silverman as the host. Silverman, well known for her sharp wit and outsider perspective, seeks to connect people who may not agree with each other. Through her humorous monologue, field pieces, and conversations, she tries to expose the common ground between different political factions.

Making / Production

The show was created by Sarah Silverman, Amy Zvi, and Gavin Purcell and produced by Funny Or Die. It ran for two seasons from 2017 to 2018. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes, encompassing political insights, comical repartees, and emphatic conversations.

Actors

• Sarah Silverman: As the host, Sarah Silverman brings her unique blend of comedy and insight to the forefront. Silverman maintains engaging dialogues with a wide array of guests, delving deep into their perspectives.
• Mather Zickel: Mather Zickel plays multiple roles in the show, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His performance adds an extra layer of humor and satire to the proceedings.
• Tig Notaro: Iconic stand-up comic Tig Notaro appears as a guest star, delivering her signature dry humor and unique perspectives on the issues being addressed.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award in 2018 and 2019 for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, and Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming respectively.
• The show breaks the traditional format of a talk show, by including a monologue, studio segment, and field segment in every episode.

Awards

Although 'I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman' wasn't awarded, it was recognized with Emmy nominations in 2018 and 2019.

Quotes

• "Political correctness is just like, having manners. It's nothing more than that."
• "The truth is there's good and bad in every group - including the mostly white and Christian lawmakers who make our laws."
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Music, Soundtrack

• The catchphrase/theme song for the show, "I Love You, America," was written by Sarah Silverman herself.
• The background music of the show adds a distinct layer and complements the show's theme of unity and dialogue.