Tag: Mr. Show with Bob and David
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The Moment Bob Odenkirk Knew Mr. Show Was Over
There are multiple points in Bob Odenkirk’s career that can teach us all a thing or two about perseverance. At one point, the “Better Call Saul” star was on the shortlist of names to play Michael Scott on “The Office.” In fact, he came so close to taking the lead role that towards the end…
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The Wire Couldn’t Be Made In The Post-Game Of Thrones Age, According To Co-Creator Ed Burns
Twenty years ago, HBO’s original drama programming consisted of “Oz,” “The Sopranos,” and “Six Feet Under.” The pay-cable outlet had been blazing a daringly original trail comedy-wise with series like “The Larry Sanders Show” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David,” but this foray into seriousness shook up an industry that expected hour-long dramas to…