About Mr. Show with Bob and David (HBO)

"Mr. Show with Bob and David" is HBO's critically acclaimed sketch comedy series that aired from 1995-1998. Created by and starring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, the show presents a unique, almost slapstick style of humour that blends elements of stand-up, theatre and film, typically set within a "show within a show" narrative construct.

Making / Production

The show was mainly taped at CBS Studio Center in Studio City, California and was produced by Dakota North Entertainment and HBO Independent Productions. Each episode was written by a diverse mix of comedians and writers, which included both Odenkirk and Cross, as well as writers such as Paul F. Tompkins, Scott Aukerman, and Dino Stamatopoulos.

Actors

• Bob Odenkirk - Played various roles. His comedic timing and diverse character portrayals were highly praised.
• David Cross - Cross also played a variety of characters, demonstrating his broad range as a comedic actor.
• John Ennis - Provided a good balance to the cast, frequently appearing in numerous sketches per episode.
• Jill Talley - Her quirky characters and vocal performances added a unique touch to the show.
• Jay Johnston - Johnston's overall versatility added depth and breadth to the cast.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title of the show is derived from the fact that each episode presented itself as a "show within a show."
• Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, is a recurring cast member.
• David Cross went on to star in the hugely successful "Arrested Development" series while Bob Odenkirk plays Saul Goodman in "Breaking Bad" and its spin-off, "Better Call Saul".

Quotes

• "You're wrong! And you're a grotesquely ugly freak!" - David Cross
• "I'm no magician...I'm just a guy that knows PowerPoint." - Bob Odenkirk
• "It's insane, this guy's taint!" - David Cross

Music, Soundtrack

• Theme Song - "Mr. Show Theme" by Joey Santiago
• Various sketch-to-sketch transitional music composed by Eban Schletter