Stars in Rewind: David Cross' Horrible Audition
Truth be told, the above video is from a television show and not a film. BUT, since David Cross (one of my favorite comedians) is in, like, every other movie these days, I felt we could let this one slide by. Plus, this is one of my most favorite Cross moments ever -- and anytime I have the chance to post a video from Mr. Show, I will take it without asking any questions. For those not familiar, Mr. Show with Bob and David was a sketch-comedy program on HBO long ago, starring David Cross and Bob Odenkirk. The above video, titled The Audition, happens to be one of my personal favorite segments from the show -- so much so that my friend and I bring it up all the time. Surfing around earlier, I stumbled upon the video over at Funny or Die and, well, it was fate. So here ya go -- enjoy your afternoon!
Favorite Mr. Show sketch? Sound off below.
Warning: Foul language (f-word) used toward the end.
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(Page 1)2. Hehehehe, that was funny. Very cute XD
Posted at 5:00AM on May 7th 2008 by V.M.L.
3. Titanica:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wmNApZRy3wk
Three times One Minus One:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fBsE4ICwivA
The brilliant Jesus Christ Superstar parody:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bxfxfh9w44g
There are others but these are the first that come to mind :)
Posted at 8:54AM on May 7th 2008 by Robin
5. HBO just picked up Bob and David's new show. Can't wait.
some of my fave Mr. Show sketches....
The basketball recruiters who recruit infants
PIT PAT
Megaphone Crooners
The news broadcast about the hikers and their companions
Homosexuality recovery sketch
the list goes on and on.....
Posted at 12:08PM on May 7th 2008 by Absurd Hero
6. "The Pre-Taped Call-In Show." So good. They talked about in the commentary that they had to map out the timeline because the writers would even get confused. That and "Change for a Dollar." They actually use "The Audition" a lot at Second City Chicago as a good sketch example - it's a classic!
Posted at 2:59PM on May 7th 2008 by Gamer18548
7. Mr. Show fans or people looking to get into it should cruise around Target and Best Buy. I've seen the full collection at both for about $30 from time to time. Even at full price (which I believe is more than $50) it's worth every dime! Brilliance defined.
Posted at 3:40PM on May 8th 2008 by Tucker
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1. The Story of the Story of Everest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyrM7GxyzGg
Posted at 12:18AM on May 7th 2008 by Pete