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Skywalker · 08-04-2009, 07:38 PM

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/And...e-Series/12422

TJ · 11-11-2009, 01:10 AM

I’ll never understand why it is that the genius of Andy Richter is only ever allowed to express itself when paired on-air with Conan O’Brien. He’s a hilarious guy, even when left alone to his own devices. Presented here is Richter’s final attempt at a solo vehicle from 2007, prior to his 2009 on-air return to Conan’s show.

And what you’ll see is one of the funniest, shortest comedies of the decade. Andy portrays Andy Barker, a CPA turned private detective due to mistaken identity. Surrounding Andy are some absolutely crazy secondary characters at the strip mall where his office is located, and the show delivers a great amount of laughs.

The main cast:
Andy Richter as Andy Barker
Clea Lewis as Jenny Barker
Tony Hale as Simon
Marshall Manesh as Wally
Harve Presnell as Lew Staziak
Only the top name is likely to set off any bells in the head of the main audience -- which really is probably for the best. Avoids typecasting.

Read our review by Seth here:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/andybar...dvdreview.html

Please post any questions or comments about this set.

TV Knowledge Fan · 11-13-2009, 12:29 AM

...he does not have what it takes to be a "sitcom star" in prime-time. Not when he keeps appearing in "offbeat" series that only a few million viewers bothered to tune in every week. He tried adapting himself to a "traditional" sitcom for Fox a few years ago, but even that didn't work out. Don't get me wrong, there were some things about "ANDY BARKER" I liked, but Andy himself will never become a mass audience success outside of "LATE NIGHT" and "THE TONIGHT SHOW"...and that's a shame.

TV Knowledge Fan · 11-13-2009, 12:39 AM

...as for Harve Presnell, he passed away last June at the age of 65. He used to appear a lot on Broadway and in various films {best known for his role in the stage and screen versions of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"}. "ANDY BARKER" was his final series; he was also seen in dramatic supporting roles on "THE PRETENDER" and "LOIS & CLARK".

JamesG · 11-17-2009, 01:06 AM

From the hilarious minds of Conan O’Brien (The Tonight Show) and Jonathan Groff comes Andy Barker P.I., an off-the-wall comedy about earnest, hard-working CPA-turned-detective, Andy Barker (played by Andy Richter, Late Night with Conan O'Brien), and featuring the extraordinary writing talents of Conan O'Brien (The Simpsons), Jonathan Groff (How I Met Your Mother), Jane Espenson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Josh Bycel (Psych).

The show premiered on the NBC network and was immediately greeted with critical praise.

Special Features:

- "Going Where The Numbers Take You" - An intimate look back at the series with Jason Ensler, Jonathan Groff, Tony Hale, Clea Lewis, Marshall Manesh, Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter

- "Writers Class 101" - A look at what it takes to write a series like Andy Barker P.I. with co-creator Jonathan Groff and writers Josh Bycel, Jane Espenson and Jon Ross

- Cast and Crew Commentaries

- Gag Reel

08-04-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
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11-13-2009, 12:29 AM	#3
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	As brilliant and talented as Andy is... ...he does not have what it takes to be a "sitcom star" in prime-time. Not when he keeps appearing in "offbeat" series that only a few million viewers bothered to tune in every week. He tried adapting himself to a "traditional" sitcom for Fox a few years ago, but even that didn't work out. Don't get me wrong, there were some things about "ANDY BARKER" I liked, but Andy himself will never become a mass audience success outside of "LATE NIGHT" and "THE TONIGHT SHOW"...and that's a shame.

11-17-2009, 01:06 AM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,026	"Andy Barker, P.I." The Complete Series DVD Nov. 17th From the hilarious minds of Conan O’Brien (The Tonight Show) and Jonathan Groff comes Andy Barker P.I., an off-the-wall comedy about earnest, hard-working CPA-turned-detective, Andy Barker (played by Andy Richter, Late Night with Conan O'Brien), and featuring the extraordinary writing talents of Conan O'Brien (The Simpsons), Jonathan Groff (How I Met Your Mother), Jane Espenson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Josh Bycel (Psych). The show premiered on the NBC network and was immediately greeted with critical praise. Special Features: - "Going Where The Numbers Take You" - An intimate look back at the series with Jason Ensler, Jonathan Groff, Tony Hale, Clea Lewis, Marshall Manesh, Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter - "Writers Class 101" - A look at what it takes to write a series like Andy Barker P.I. with co-creator Jonathan Groff and writers Josh Bycel, Jane Espenson and Jon Ross - Cast and Crew Commentaries - Gag Reel Attached Images

11-11-2009, 01:10 AM	#2
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,667	I’ll never understand why it is that the genius of Andy Richter is only ever allowed to express itself when paired on-air with Conan O’Brien. He’s a hilarious guy, even when left alone to his own devices. Presented here is Richter’s final attempt at a solo vehicle from 2007, prior to his 2009 on-air return to Conan’s show. And what you’ll see is one of the funniest, shortest comedies of the decade. Andy portrays Andy Barker, a CPA turned private detective due to mistaken identity. Surrounding Andy are some absolutely crazy secondary characters at the strip mall where his office is located, and the show delivers a great amount of laughs. The main cast: Andy Richter as Andy Barker Clea Lewis as Jenny Barker Tony Hale as Simon Marshall Manesh as Wally Harve Presnell as Lew Staziak Only the top name is likely to set off any bells in the head of the main audience -- which really is probably for the best. Avoids typecasting. Read our review by Seth here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/andybar...dvdreview.html Please post any questions or comments about this set.

11-13-2009, 12:39 AM	#4
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	...as for Harve Presnell, he passed away last June at the age of 65. He used to appear a lot on Broadway and in various films {best known for his role in the stage and screen versions of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"}. "ANDY BARKER" was his final series; he was also seen in dramatic supporting roles on "THE PRETENDER" and "LOIS & CLARK".