Anybody Watch Comedy Central's "That's My Bush!"? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 08-30-2008, 07:21 PM

"That's my Bush!" was a spoof of a family sitcom based on the life of President Bush; played by famous President Bush impressionist Timothy Bottoms.

The show was created by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and only aired for 8 episodes on Comedy Central. The show was not canceled due to low ratings but instead it was because the show was too expensive for Comedy Central to produce. "That's my Bush!" is still to date Comedy Central's most expensive program.

The show came and went before 9/11. Perhaps this show would have never seen the light of day after 9/11, who knows. Anyway did you watch this program?

ryan423 · 08-31-2008, 06:09 PM

I never got the chance to. I'd love to see it now though. I do like 'Lil Bush.

catlover79 · 08-31-2008, 11:47 PM

I never saw it either but I do remember it getting quite a bit of press at the time. He really does look uncannily like the real GWB. Marcia Wallace (from The Bob Newhart Show and The Simpsons) was one of the co-stars. Timothy Bottoms is probably best known for his 1970s movie roles in The Last Picture Show, Paper Chase, Rollercoaster, and my favorite, The Other Side of the Mountain Part 2. Here are some pics I found of the show (and OSOM2):

BensonFan · 09-16-2008, 08:27 PM

It had its moments. I'd call it "stupidly funny", if that makes any sense.

catlover79 · 09-20-2008, 12:14 AM

Was it ever released on DVD?

Schmoopie · 09-20-2008, 04:27 AM

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He really does look uncannily like the real GWB.

Wow, that's amazing! I've never seen the show, but I've heard about it.

Andrea

JamesG · 09-20-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Was it ever released on DVD?

Yes it was. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...A/imdb-button/

catlover79 · 09-20-2008, 08:35 PM

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Yes it was. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...A/imdb-button/

Thanks! I'll have to check it out one of these days.

BensonFan · 09-20-2008, 11:53 PM

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Was it ever released on DVD?

Yes. I own it!

catlover79 · 09-21-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BensonFan

Yes. I own it!

OK!!!!

browneyes106 · 10-11-2008, 10:28 AM

I remember seeing it a few times and I thought it was funny. There was a neighbor would walk into the White House and Kristen Miller's character Princess was hilarious.

FoxFan1971 · 11-25-2008, 11:43 AM

Hilarious show!!! Personally, I can't stand "South Park", but the writing on "That's My Bush" was great.

08-30-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,039	Anybody Watch Comedy Central's "That's My Bush!"? "That's my Bush!" was a spoof of a family sitcom based on the life of President Bush; played by famous President Bush impressionist Timothy Bottoms. The show was created by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and only aired for 8 episodes on Comedy Central. The show was not canceled due to low ratings but instead it was because the show was too expensive for Comedy Central to produce. "That's my Bush!" is still to date Comedy Central's most expensive program. The show came and went before 9/11. Perhaps this show would have never seen the light of day after 9/11, who knows. Anyway did you watch this program?

08-31-2008, 11:47 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I never saw it either but I do remember it getting quite a bit of press at the time. He really does look uncannily like the real GWB. Marcia Wallace (from The Bob Newhart Show and The Simpsons) was one of the co-stars. Timothy Bottoms is probably best known for his 1970s movie roles in The Last Picture Show, Paper Chase, Rollercoaster, and my favorite, The Other Side of the Mountain Part 2. Here are some pics I found of the show (and OSOM2): Attached Images
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09-16-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	It had its moments. I'd call it "stupidly funny", if that makes any sense.
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08-31-2008, 06:09 PM	#2
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	I never got the chance to. I'd love to see it now though. I do like 'Lil Bush.

09-20-2008, 12:14 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Was it ever released on DVD?

10-11-2008, 10:28 AM	#11
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	I remember seeing it a few times and I thought it was funny. There was a neighbor would walk into the White House and Kristen Miller's character Princess was hilarious.

11-25-2008, 11:43 AM	#12
FoxFan1971 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 08, 2008 Posts: 34	Hilarious show!!! Personally, I can't stand "South Park", but the writing on "That's My Bush" was great.