The Life & Times of Tim

About The Life & Times of Tim

'The Life & Times of Tim' is an animated television series that aired from 2008-2012 on HBO. The show centers on the life of a somewhat likable but hapless man named Tim who lives in New York City. The show is known for its dry humor and simplistic animation style. Each episode typically consists of two stories featuring Tim in incredibly awkward, usually embarrassing, and often humorous situations.

Making / Production

The series was created by Steve Dildarian, who had previously been known for his advertising work, particularly for Anheuser-Busch. Dildarian not only created the show, but also voiced the lead character Tim. The series employed simplistic animation to focus more on the humor and dialogue of the characters.

Actors

• Steve Dildarian as Tim: Dildarian brings an everyman quality to Tim, making his awkward situations seem all the more relatable and humorous.
• M.J. Otto as Amy: Otto’s Amy provides an often frustrated yet strangely supportive counterpart to Tim's hapless character.
• Peter Giles as The Boss: Giles gives The Boss an oblivious and oddly charming persona in the face of Tim’s frequent workplace bumbles.
• Matt Johnson as Stu: Johnson brings a lively flavor to Stu, Tim’s often disinterested yet quite funny best friend.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was initially cancelled after its second season in 2010 due to low ratings but was later brought back for a third season due to popular demand.
• Steve Dildarian won an Emmy for his advertising work before starting 'The Life & Times of Tim'.
• The character of Tim is based on Dildarian's experiences living in San Francisco in his twenties.

Music, Soundtrack

• The main theme of The Life & Times of Tim is "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" by Hank Williams.
• The show's background music is often minimal, using subtle instrumental tracks to accompany the dialogue-driven show.