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'''Andy Richter Controls the Universe''' was a sitcom which aired from 2002-2003 on the Fox network. The series was Andy Richter's first starring role after leaving ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien'' in 2000. It ran for two seasons, totalling 19 episodes, and was cancelled due in part to poor ratings.
The surnames of the characters are very rarely mentioned - with the exception of Andy, most are only once in the entire series.
The character, sharing his name with the actor, was an aspiring writer living in Chicago who wanted to write short stories. However, he was forced to work as a technical manual writer for Pickering Industries, the fifth largest company in America, to pay the bills. Andy was shy and not good with women. He didn't really want to be working at the company, though he was very good at his job.
Played by Paget Brewster, Jessica worked with Andy for years before she became the head of Andy's department, and thus, his boss. They tried dating once, but it didn't work out. She often had to act as an intermediary between her superiors, and Andy and his co-workers, forcing her to take sides. She is fairly superficial when it comes to men.
Played by James Patrick Stuart, Keith was a friend and co-worker of Andy's, and one usually stuck up for the other. He was the handsome guy in the office who had things handed to him because he's good-looking.
Played by Irene Molloy, Wendy was the receptionist at Andy's office. As of the pilot, she had only been working there a month. Andy was attracted to her, but found out that since he had not made a move in a month, Keith had started dating her.
Played by Jonathan Slavin, Byron was a new illustrator who moved into Andy's office, which caused Andy annoyance in the pilot episode. Byron was fairly insecure and shy.
Pickering Industries was founded by Mr. Pickering (John Bliss) in 1880. Despite being over 170 years old, and dead, he appeared in numerous episodes and had discussions with Andy within his imagination. His viewpoints were typically antiquated and contrary to political correctness to an extreme degree. His comments often seemed to represent a negative aspect of Andy's mind, such as guilt, or self-doubt.
Teak (Charlie Finn) and Phil (Sean Gunn) lived in the same building as Andy and were in the same fraternity as him (but ten years later). As such, they looked up to him.
The series' plots were fairly typical of sitcoms with Andy getting himself into a situation and having to find a solution. The unique aspects were several unusual devices that defined the show. First was Richter's voiceover which essentially narrated the plot, as well as Andy's thought processes in each episode. Secondly, and connected to the first was Andy's imagination, which was presented onscreen as if it were reality until it was revealed in a smash cut accompanied by the sound of rewinding audio tape. This is often used to demonstrate alternatives to what actually happened for a given event. A theme of the show which uses these techniques was its original working title, ''Anything Can Happen''; a thought which Richter imparts to the audience in the narration of the opening teaser of the series premiere.
Although cancelled after two mid-season runs (totalling fewer episodes than a single regular season), reruns currently air on HDNet. It was also shown on the Paramount Comedy Channel and the Irish Network TV3.
While currently not scheduled for release on DVD, a site has been posted requesting its release on amazon.com. [1]
The show was a co-production of Paramount Television and 20th Century Fox Television.
The outside shots of Andy's office are taken from the Duke & Duke building from ''Trading Places''.
All music from the show was written by Greg Burns, Jeff Burns, and Brian Kirk. The theme song is sung by Jason Cropper, the original and founding guitarist of Weezer. The song was written for the show, and there is not a full version beyond the short clip in the beginning.[1]
However, a slightly longer version of the song is evident on the pilot episode.
★ List of Andy Richter Controls the Universe episodes
★ ''Andy Barker P.I.'' - Andy Richter's subsequent sitcom
1. "Does anyone know the theme song?" thread
★
'''Andy Richter Controls the Universe''' was a sitcom which aired from 2002-2003 on the Fox network. The series was Andy Richter's first starring role after leaving ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien'' in 2000. It ran for two seasons, totalling 19 episodes, and was cancelled due in part to poor ratings.
| Contents |
| Characters |
| Andy Richter |
| Jessica Green |
| Keith |
| Wendy McKay |
| Byron Togler |
| Other characters |
| Structure |
| Production |
| Soundtrack |
| See also |
| References |
| External links |
Characters
The surnames of the characters are very rarely mentioned - with the exception of Andy, most are only once in the entire series.
Andy Richter
The character, sharing his name with the actor, was an aspiring writer living in Chicago who wanted to write short stories. However, he was forced to work as a technical manual writer for Pickering Industries, the fifth largest company in America, to pay the bills. Andy was shy and not good with women. He didn't really want to be working at the company, though he was very good at his job.
Jessica Green
Played by Paget Brewster, Jessica worked with Andy for years before she became the head of Andy's department, and thus, his boss. They tried dating once, but it didn't work out. She often had to act as an intermediary between her superiors, and Andy and his co-workers, forcing her to take sides. She is fairly superficial when it comes to men.
Keith
Played by James Patrick Stuart, Keith was a friend and co-worker of Andy's, and one usually stuck up for the other. He was the handsome guy in the office who had things handed to him because he's good-looking.
Wendy McKay
Played by Irene Molloy, Wendy was the receptionist at Andy's office. As of the pilot, she had only been working there a month. Andy was attracted to her, but found out that since he had not made a move in a month, Keith had started dating her.
Byron Togler
Played by Jonathan Slavin, Byron was a new illustrator who moved into Andy's office, which caused Andy annoyance in the pilot episode. Byron was fairly insecure and shy.
Other characters
Pickering Industries was founded by Mr. Pickering (John Bliss) in 1880. Despite being over 170 years old, and dead, he appeared in numerous episodes and had discussions with Andy within his imagination. His viewpoints were typically antiquated and contrary to political correctness to an extreme degree. His comments often seemed to represent a negative aspect of Andy's mind, such as guilt, or self-doubt.
Teak (Charlie Finn) and Phil (Sean Gunn) lived in the same building as Andy and were in the same fraternity as him (but ten years later). As such, they looked up to him.
Structure
The series' plots were fairly typical of sitcoms with Andy getting himself into a situation and having to find a solution. The unique aspects were several unusual devices that defined the show. First was Richter's voiceover which essentially narrated the plot, as well as Andy's thought processes in each episode. Secondly, and connected to the first was Andy's imagination, which was presented onscreen as if it were reality until it was revealed in a smash cut accompanied by the sound of rewinding audio tape. This is often used to demonstrate alternatives to what actually happened for a given event. A theme of the show which uses these techniques was its original working title, ''Anything Can Happen''; a thought which Richter imparts to the audience in the narration of the opening teaser of the series premiere.
Production
Although cancelled after two mid-season runs (totalling fewer episodes than a single regular season), reruns currently air on HDNet. It was also shown on the Paramount Comedy Channel and the Irish Network TV3.
While currently not scheduled for release on DVD, a site has been posted requesting its release on amazon.com. [1]
The show was a co-production of Paramount Television and 20th Century Fox Television.
The outside shots of Andy's office are taken from the Duke & Duke building from ''Trading Places''.
Soundtrack
All music from the show was written by Greg Burns, Jeff Burns, and Brian Kirk. The theme song is sung by Jason Cropper, the original and founding guitarist of Weezer. The song was written for the show, and there is not a full version beyond the short clip in the beginning.[1]
However, a slightly longer version of the song is evident on the pilot episode.
See also
★ List of Andy Richter Controls the Universe episodes
★ ''Andy Barker P.I.'' - Andy Richter's subsequent sitcom
References
1. "Does anyone know the theme song?" thread
External links
★
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