Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories

About Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories

"Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories" is a dark comedy anthology series created by the American comedy duo Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, who also star in the show. First airing on Adult Swim in 2013, the show is a departure from their previous work, incorporating a heavier emphasis on dark humor, horror, and dramatic elements. Each episode features different guest stars and follows distinct plots, although they all share the same signature surrealist humor inherent in Tim & Eric's versatile comedy repertoire.

Making/Production

The show was produced by Absolutely Productions, with many of the episodes shot on location in Los Angeles. Tim & Eric both served as writers, directors, and producers of the series, crafting a unique, sometimes uneasy synergy of comedy and horror.

Actors

• Tim Heidecker as Various Characters: Heidecker brings his typically eccentric and exaggerated comedic style to various roles throughout the series, creating uniquely memorable and often unsettling characters.
• Eric Wareheim as Various Characters: Wareheim, like Heidecker, plays a range of characters in the series. His performance often provides a counterbalance to Heidecker's, forming the heart of their comic dynamic.
• Zach Galifianakis as Various Characters: Known for his deadpan humor, Galifianakis shines across episodes, both in leading and supporting roles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series title is a reference to the 1970s and 1980s horror anthology series, such as "Tales from the Darkside" and "Twilight Zone".
• The theme song for the series is "The Big Dream", sung by the dream-pop artist, Chromatics.

Awards

Although the series did not win any awards, its innovative style has earned it a cult following and critical acclaim for its uniqueness in the realm of television comedy.

Quotes

• "This isn't your average bedtime story." - Advertisement for the series
• "There's something you don't understand... This is art!" - Various episodes

Music, Soundtrack

• The musical score often incorporates eerie and unsettling tones to heighten the surreal and offbeat nature of the show.
• The show's theme song, "The Big Dream", is performed by Chromatics.