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'''''Strangers with Candy''''' was a [[United States|American]] [[sitcom]] that aired thirty episodes (in three seasons of ten episodes each) on [[Comedy Central]] in [[1999]] and [[2000]]. The show was a parody of the [[afterschool special]] phenomena of the [[1970s]] and [[1980s]]. The series' main character, Jerri Blank (played by [[Amy Sedaris]]), was a runaway returning to [[high school]] as a [[freshman]] at the age of 46. |
'''''Strangers with Candy''''' was a [[United States|American]] [[sitcom]] that aired thirty episodes (in three seasons of ten episodes each) on [[Comedy Central]] in [[1999]] and [[2000]]. The show was a parody of the [[afterschool special]] phenomena of the [[1970s]] and [[1980s]]. The series' main character, Jerri Blank (played by [[Amy Sedaris]]), was a runaway returning to [[high school]] as a [[freshman]] at the age of 46. |
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Other prominent characters included Jerri's art teacher, Geoffrey Jellineck (played by Paul Dinello); Jerri's history teacher, Chuck Noblet (played by [[Stephen Colbert]]); and the principal of Flatpoint High, Onyx Blackman (Greg Hollimon). The creators and many stars of the series were alumni of Chicago's [[The Second City|Second City]] comedy troupe. |
Other prominent characters included Jerri's art teacher, Geoffrey Jellineck (played by Paul Dinello); Jerri's history teacher, Chuck Noblet (played by [[Stephen Colbert]]); and the principal of Flatpoint High, Onyx Blackman (Greg Hollimon). The creators and many stars of the series were alumni of [[Chicago]]'s [[The Second City|Second City]] comedy troupe. |
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According to the show's animated introduction (used after the first season), after dropping out of high school as a teenager, Jerri ran away from home and became "a [[booze]]r, a user, and a loser" including a [[prostitute]], [[stripper]], and [[criminal]]. The animated introduction also suggested that she went to [[prison]] because, in her words, "I stole the TV!". |
According to the show's animated introduction (used after the first season), after dropping out of high school as a teenager, Jerri ran away from home and became "a [[booze]]r, a user, and a loser" including a [[prostitute]], [[stripper]], and [[criminal]]. The animated introduction also suggested that she went to [[prison]] because, in her words, "I stole the TV!". |
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| Strangers with Candy | |
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| Created by | Stephen Colbert Paul Dinello Amy Sedaris Mitch Rouse |
| Starring | Amy Sedaris Stephen Colbert Paul Dinello Greg Hollimon |
| Country of origin | USA |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Comedy Central |
| Release | April 7, 1999 – October 2, 2000 |
Strangers with Candy was a American sitcom that aired thirty episodes (in three seasons of ten episodes each) on Comedy Central in 1999 and 2000. The show was a parody of the afterschool special phenomena of the 1970s and 1980s. The series' main character, Jerri Blank (played by Amy Sedaris), was a runaway returning to high school as a freshman at the age of 46.
Other prominent characters included Jerri's art teacher, Geoffrey Jellineck (played by Paul Dinello); Jerri's history teacher, Chuck Noblet (played by Stephen Colbert); and the principal of Flatpoint High, Onyx Blackman (Greg Hollimon). The creators and many stars of the series were alumni of Chicago's Second City comedy troupe.
According to the show's animated introduction (used after the first season), after dropping out of high school as a teenager, Jerri ran away from home and became "a boozer, a user, and a loser" including a prostitute, stripper, and criminal. The animated introduction also suggested that she went to prison because, in her words, "I stole the TV!".
Other characters:
- Orlando Pinatubo (Orlando Abdo Pabotoy): Jerri's friend
- Coach Cherri Wolf (Sarah Thyre): gym coach
- Sara Blank (Deborah Rush): Jerri's stepmother
- Tammi Littlenut (Maria Thayer): a Flatpoint student
- Derrick Blank (Larc Spies): Jerri's step-brother
- Guy Blank (Roberto Gari): Jerri's catatonic father
External links
- Strangers With Candy at IMDb
- Strangers With Candy at TV.com
- Tony's Strangers With Candy Companion Site: cast and episode lists
- The Comfort Zone Strangers With Candy photo galleries and quotes pages, as well as Amy Sedaris pictures, audio downloads and interview transcripts