Mr. Show is one of the best sketch comedies of all time -- certainly the best of the 1990s. Though it lasted only four seasons on HBO, its legacy can't be understated; it changed the sketch comedy landscape and made comedy stars out of many of its cast members, many of whom have gone on to create great comedy on their own. Check out everything you could want to know about Mr. Show -- from show profiles to its cast members to some of its best sketches.
'Mr. Show with Bob and David' Profile
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This HB0 series from the late 1990s brought sketch comedy to a whole new level, and may just be the best sketch comedy of all time. Read all about it here.
10 Great 'Mr. Show' Sketches
It would be impossible to rank the "top 10" sketches from HBO's Mr. Show with Bob and David. Instead, take a look at 10 great sketches from one of the best sketch shows of all time.David Cross Profile
One of the two creators and stars of Mr. Show, David Cross is known to many as "that bald guy with the glasses." To others, he is known as one of the best of the current crop of stand-up comedians. Read all about the multi-talented comic's life and career.Bob Odenkirk Profile
As the other half of TV's Mr. Show with Bob and David, Bob Odenkirk made a name for himself as a pioneer of edgy sketch comedy. But did you know that he's been a part of some of the best comedy projects for over 20 years? Read all about his surprisingly long and impressive career.David Cross - 'Shut Up You Fucking Baby' Album Review
Read this review of the first stand-up comedy album from Mr. Show creator David Cross, a messy masterpiece of politics and post-9/11 frustration.Sarah Silverman Profile
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Though never an official cast member, Sarah Silverman made regular appearances on Mr. Show before becoming one of the most popular stand-up comedians of her generation. Don't let her sweetness and beauty fool you -- she's a dark, vulgar and hilarious comic, and there's more going on behind her pretty face. There's a pretty brain.
Paul F. Tompkins Profile
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Comedian Paul F. Tompkins was a writer and regular performer on Mr. Show. Reading this profile will go a long way towards proving that he's one of the funniest comics ever to put on a suit.
