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Those of you who subscribe to Comedy Nerd Fancy magazine may remember the now-defunct website, SuperDeluxe, of the late ’00s. It was put together by Turner Broadcasting and the people at Adult Swim, and the idea was to produce and promote comedy web-series with an eye towards developing content that might eventually become Real Live TV Shows. NnnnnNNNNnnnn….it’s exciting! Actually, SuperDeluxe was a really funny site and I am sorry that it is in website heaven now, eating dinner with Einstein.com and Beethoven.biz, or whatever. They had really funny and weird videos from so many talented people, including Eugene Mirman, and Chelsea Peretti, and Bob Odenkirk. Bye guys! R.I.P. to all those talented people who died.
But perhaps the experiment was not a total bust, because one of the site’s series has been picked up and turned into a TV show, and the best part is that it stars two of Videogum’s (read: my’s) favorite people: Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler (and also Julian Barratt of the Mighty Boosh). Yay! The show-nee-series is called Penelope Princess of Pets, and there is a trailer for it after the jump:
Yes!
Now that you’ve heard the best part, though, it is time for the worst part: the show got picked up in England.
This is the second time in a calendar year that England has stolen our beloved comedians for their televisions! Of course, in England, they call comedians “lorries,” and they call televisions “lorries.” Stupid England. Naughty England!
But hey, it’s Y2k10. We no longer have to pack ourselves into steamer trunks and ship ourselves out to sea for a two month steerage voyage in order to check out new TV shows starring Brooklyn-based comedians airing late at night in Stoke-on-Trent. Not anymore!
“I wish I lived with you guys!”
-Paul Revere
If you DO live in the UK, you should definitely check out this show when It airs in on April 21 at 11pm on C4, whatever THAT is. As for the rest of us, we will continue to rally our militias in the fight against the imperial forces of the Queen’s empire. Give me LOLberty or give me death! These guys know what I’m talking about:
Together we laugh, divided we work at the mall.
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Funny or Die released that series after Super Deluxe shut down. They’re all online http://www.funnyordie.com/ppofp
In England, they call these pet birds “dead parrots”
it’s not dead. it’s sleeping.
Nobody puts Julian in parentheses! I ought to punch you in your lorry, sir.
They’re just doing this to get back at us for sending them Gwyneth.
If England had paid more attention to ancient Greek legend, they may not have fallen for the old Trojan Horseface trick. Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to get Gwyneth.
Where is the Paul Revere of American Comedy? Really dropped the [cricket] ball on that one.
well, we all know Terry Gilliam is the Benedict Arnold….
I bought a hovercraft kit out of the back of Comedy Nerd Fancy. It was a total scam, and didn’t come close to supporting 500lbs as advertised.
That’s a fat Baby
None of those words or video’s made me excited to watch this show. Now, if that trailer included a buxom Latina with a son named Manny and an old white husband, I would be very excited to watch the show.
Thanks for reminding me that I’m in Europe, missing Manny!
I’m sure you know but we got Todd back yet http://www.ifc.com/blogs/ifc-now/2010/03/cross.php
PS duh I remember SuperDeluxe and the magic turtle
Dear England,
I’m sure we can work out some kind of a deal. How about we return Russell Brand and you give us back Kristen Schall and David Cross. Kthanxbye.
Sincerely,
Your allies from the French and Indian War
they’d never take that trade, those thankless brits. I’m pretty sure we’d have to sweeten the deal with Ricky Gervais.
BUT! Not ALL of Ricky Gervais…how about just his movie career?
Actually, now the New Pornographers music video for “Mutiny, I Promise You” makes a lot more sense. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwJ4n2QSItM
I wonder if Kirsten Schaal figured this out. Damn cats.
David cross is also doing a tv series over here soon. seems weird but I guess there is no money for comedy left after cbs pays charlie sheen.
Also we gave you mcnulty so I think we are even.
I’m going to use “Talk to me, bison” as a super sexy pickup line tonight! Then I might do some hot CPR.
It’s so hard to say goodbye to everyone who’s ever died.
Goodbye, Charlemagne!
I understand it took Howard Moon one month to grow that mustache. Check the insect cabinet. I think we’re one caterpillar short.
That’s not a moustache, that’s a cappuccino stain.
Don’t be mockin’ my mocha.
Needs more Kristen Schaal. Yet again, everything could use a little more Kristen Schaal. She’s cute.
She is beautiful, but I got to masturbate at least once damn
That’s why I miss Flight of the Conchords. That show was just nonstop, pants creaming action.
Kristen Schaal reminds me of my bf from college. They both have those large beautiful Clara Bow eyes that could make you do anything and then bury it in the park and never speak of it again.
I miss the Maria Bamford show.
I know it was so good! Also Superdeluxe is where I discovered all the Brad Neely stuff which was really the most amazing thing when I first saw it(worn off a little on a recent repeat).
Maria Bamford had a show?
all we get her in is goddamn Target commercials….
Britain knows what I’m talking about.
For the last time guys, UK does not mean England.
Lots of love,
A Scottish person.
Ps I will watch because you told me to.
I didn’t notice your comment! Mine was a lot more bitchy. SCOTTISH FOLK IN DA HOUSE (that is how Americans speak).
I’m Irish but I was definitely offended by that for whatever reason. I couldn’t give a shit, we’re all Europeans!
Yay! I was wondering when the character of Princess Penelope would find her way to a primetime audience!
http://www.theneighborssitcom.com/synopsis/
That’s totally Stephen Page singing, right? Man, I’m still so sad that he caught arrested for doing coke and left his wife and also the band. Also, yes, it is 2002 where I am and the Barenaked Ladies are still awesome and relevant.
So when are we getting our Brad Neely show?
You do know it is Britain/United Kingdom and not just England, right?
I just peed my pants a little.
Is that Reggie Watts I hear doing the theme song? THIS IS MORE WONDERFUL THAN I EVER IMAGINED.
Bob Odenkirk is the man. Check out this Breaking Bad Interview with him: http://blogs.amctv.com/breaking-bad/2010/04/bob-odenkirk-interview.php