Television - Strangers with Candy

melpomene_moon · 06-25-2006, 09:49 PM

I searched and nothing came up.

Jerri Blank is a 46-year-old "boozer, user and a loser" who tries to put her life back together again. The reformed runaway and addict returns to high school as a freshman, where she tries to fit in and act hip with girls 1/3 her age. Unfortunately, she hasn't quite shed her immoral background or acquired any ethics, and her bizarre family and frustrated schoolmates have trouble interacting with her.

So. Are there any other fans?

Merlin_Bodhi · 06-25-2006, 10:02 PM

Isnt this a movie?

melpomene_moon · 06-25-2006, 10:55 PM

It was a show first. It ran for three seasons on comedy central. The movie is supposed to take place before the series.

Comedy Central is going to be reairing old episodes. They'll be airing 2am to 4am Monday-Thursday.

Subject · 06-25-2006, 11:49 PM

I remember some of the show. It was great.

I added this thread into the Master List.

SoSaysI81 · 06-26-2006, 01:40 AM

I've always really wanted to watch this show since I'm a huge fan of both Amy and David Sedaris, but never could find it. Now I can watch the reruns.

Also can't wait for the movie.

melpomene_moon · 06-26-2006, 10:13 AM

I've actually only seen six episodes. It was enough to make me completly obsessed. I'm really looking forward to seeing the rest of the show. I'm just pleased that Comedy Central decided to reair the show before the movie comes out.

***Enigma*** · 06-26-2006, 01:45 PM

I've never seen this but it sounds funny. I'll have to check it out.

melpomene_moon · 06-27-2006, 06:41 PM

I was dorky today and redecorated my MySpace with Strangers With Candy. I'm now completely in love with my new profile.

**vc318** · 06-28-2006, 12:14 PM

I remember this show and am glad that they're reairing it on Comedy Central. I can finally watch it in its entirety.

SoSaysI81 · 06-28-2006, 02:33 PM

I finally watched this last night and I have to say, it's one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. Amy Sedaris is genius.

melpomene_moon · 06-28-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SoSaysI81

I finally watched this last night and I have to say, it's one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. Amy Sedaris is genius.

Yes. Another fan. Amy Sedaris is hilarious. If you haven't seen any of her interviews you should.

Letterman 6/21/06, Letterman 4/27/05, Letterman 9/6/01, and Conan.

Also, a must see for Strangers with Candy fans is Brokeback Flatpoint.

ColdLinoleum · 06-28-2006, 05:15 PM

I loved this show when it was on. I saw the preview for the movie, I'll have to go see it.

pacifierrocks · 06-28-2006, 06:35 PM

I love this show. I started watching it because of her brother David Sedaris. Both of them, Amy and David, are freakin hilarious. His books are great and this show is great. I can't wait until the movie comes out.

SoSaysI81 · 07-13-2006, 04:30 PM

Did anyone else see Amy and Paul on The Colbert Report the other night? It was friggin' great. They did a tumbling act, which was just priceless. YouTube it if you haven't yet.

And as far as I know, Comedy Central is having a Strangers with Candy marathon tomorrow night (Friday) hosted by Amy, Paul & Stephen. It starts after midnight.

I really want to see the movie as well. The nearest it's coming though is an hour away