Talk:Mr. Show
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One of the remarkable things about Mr. Show is that they would use video in novel ways. Actors would often have dialogue with pre-taped location shots, and video segments would allow for set and costume changes during the live performance before a studio audience.
I'd add this segment, but first since it's based solely on observation I'd like to find an interview or article on the program that supports it - and perhaps explains how this affected the writing process.
- On the DVD commentaries they mention the instances of pre-recorded/live dialogue, so that could be added, but if you can find anything on how that affected the writing process that would be great. --TheMidnighters 20:20, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Theme song
Does anyone have any info on the catchy theme song? Who was it written/performed by? - Quirk 16:32, 9 September 2006 (UTC)
- I'm pretty sure it was written and performed by Mark Rivers, a friend of David's, who also appears in the final episode as Info Jimmy (the guy with the clipboard who says, "That's it, season's over"). --TM 20:06, 9 September 2006 (UTC)
- Yeah, I just realized that his name is on the show's closing credits. - Quirk 15:39, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Jack Black
I find it strange that Jack Black isn't considered "Featured Cast." He was in four episodes, and had some pretty significant roles too. He had more air time on the show than some of the "Featured Cast." I'm not saying that TheMidnighters is wrong--just that I'm surprised. --Rhorn 02:45, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
- Actually it seems I was wrong for the most part, it turns out. In the book, and on the DVD covers he is listed as having "special appearances" or "special guest appearances", but in the show he is under "featuring" for all but one of his appearances. I've put him back in the featured cast section since I think the actual episode credits bear more weight. --TM 04:18, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] What does "pulled out their proverbial Alan Smithees" mean?
This line (from the Run, Ronnie, Run section): though both Bob and David pulled out their proverbial Alan Smithees once seeing it after the editing process is not very clear. --71.141.235.172 05:41, 22 January 2007 (UTC)
- Implies that they felt that they disliked the final product and no longer endorsed it.
[edit] Cancelation
why? is a mystery to every mr show fan i know. has anyone researched what caused its demise?
