Chicagoist: The Interview: Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black

dan

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:57:05 -0600

Sorry, that should be `hit OR miss.`

dan

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:55:05 -0600

Yeah, I don`t know. These guys are the best examples I can think of for `hit and miss` comedy. Some of the Stella stuff is alright, but when I saw them at the Metro a year (two years maybe?) ago, it suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucked. And it was something like a $20 ticket. It`s one of the only shows i ever walked out of. i wanted to like them live, and i think everyone in the audience did. But, man, so many awkward silences, and it wasn`t the intentional `Ricky Gervais` kind.

Sarah

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:50:53 -0600

From what I understand, MTV was being a bastard about the rights, but now they're bending a little with the whole iTunes thing.

tankboy

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:32:33 -0600

Yeah, how is it that Stella is out on DVD and The State isn't?

Sarah

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:51:42 -0600

You're in luck. The State is now available on ITunes, and if it does well, MTV may release a DVD. Go to The State link in the post for more info.

geekgrrl

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:39:02 -0600

awesome. i've always loved these guys. i could never get enough of The State.. one of the few shows i haven't been able to replenish via the interweb. can't imagine what a stand-up show would be like.