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Out of Control (TV series)
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Out of Control is an American
comedy
television series that ran on Nickelodeon
from 1984
until 1985
, and was the first series produced specifically for that channel (You Can't Do That on Television
had been around longer, but was not a Nickelodeon original). Nick would later produce All That
in 1996, and would surpass OoC, running for ten years.
stars as the even-keeled host Dave, whose signature catchphrase was "Cut--it--out!"; which was a catchphrase Coulier would later bring to the series Full House. The show also features a cast of kooky archetypal characters, such as the shrill, plastic-fantastic party-girl Diz Aster (Diz McNally), the clueless reporter Angela "Scoop" Quickly (Jill Wakewood), the caustic newshawk Hern Burford (Marty Schiff), and Waldo, the bespectacled mad inventor (David Stenstrom
). Also on the set was a box-like computer called the HA-HA 3200 that's supposedly the sketch and joke writer for the show.
The show featured comedy sketches on recurring themes by the Duck's Breath Mystery Theater, appealing to viewers from the 5-12 age bracket, interspersed animation by Spectre Productions.
Guest stars included Bill Bixby
(from The Incredible Hulk), Mouth Sounds author Fred Newman (who had a sound effects contest with Dave), and comedian Bruce Baum
(playing a fraud who collected clothing of celebrities).
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comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
television series that ran on Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
from 1984
1984 in television
This article is a list of television-related events in 1984.-Events:*January 9 – Wendy's "Fluffy Bun" ad first airs, which propels Clara Peller and her "Where's the beef?" catchphrase to national prominence....
until 1985
1985 in television
The year 1985 involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1985.For the American TV schedule, see: 1985-86 United States network television schedule.-Events:*January 1 – VH1 launches in the United States....
, and was the first series produced specifically for that channel (You Can't Do That on Television
You Can't Do That on Television
You Can't Do That on Television is a Canadian television program that first aired locally in 1979 before ultimately airing internationally in 1981...
had been around longer, but was not a Nickelodeon original). Nick would later produce All That
All That
All That is an American live-action, sketch comedy-variety show that aired on the Nickelodeon cable television network featuring short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests. The theme song for All That was performed by TLC...
in 1996, and would surpass OoC, running for ten years.
Synopsis
Comedian Dave CoulierDave Coulier
David Alan "Dave" Coulier is an American stand-up comedian, impressionist, television and voice actor, and television host. He is well-known for his role as Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom Full House, which ran from 1987 to 1995....
stars as the even-keeled host Dave, whose signature catchphrase was "Cut--it--out!"; which was a catchphrase Coulier would later bring to the series Full House. The show also features a cast of kooky archetypal characters, such as the shrill, plastic-fantastic party-girl Diz Aster (Diz McNally), the clueless reporter Angela "Scoop" Quickly (Jill Wakewood), the caustic newshawk Hern Burford (Marty Schiff), and Waldo, the bespectacled mad inventor (David Stenstrom
David Stenstrom
David Stenstrom is an actor. He has appeared on-screen in various shows, the best-known of those roles probably being that of Hal Stewart in Saban's short-lived version of Masked Rider. He is probably best known for doing the voice of the ruler of the Machine Empire, King Mondo, during the Power...
). Also on the set was a box-like computer called the HA-HA 3200 that's supposedly the sketch and joke writer for the show.
The show featured comedy sketches on recurring themes by the Duck's Breath Mystery Theater, appealing to viewers from the 5-12 age bracket, interspersed animation by Spectre Productions.
Regular sketches
- Let's Eat - a food segment where Dave goes out to restaurants across the country for what he hears to be "The World's Best". If it matches the claim, Dave presents the "Let's Eat Trophy" (a gold cup with novelty chattering teeth) to the owner or chef of the restaurant.
- It's Probably True! - A news-like segment with real or fictional facts outlined.
- How Not To Do Things - A do-it-yourself segment with regarding or consequential results.
- It's Alive! - A segment that deals with animals and nature.
- Are We There Yet? - A segment that displays real or fictional locations.
- Adult Education - A segment "where kids are the teachers and adults are there to learn". A young girl teaches a group of adults various topics that kids know.
- Fast-Told Fairy Tales - A story segment where Diz gives her spin on classic fairy tales while being timed.
- Hurry Up! - A segment where Dave answers a letter and uses a device called the "Hurry-Up Machine" to fast forward through a boring activity.
Guest stars included Bill Bixby
Bill Bixby
Wilfred Bailey Everett “Bill” Bixby III was an American film and television actor, director, and frequent game show panelist.His career spanned over three decades; he appeared on stage, in motion pictures and TV series...
(from The Incredible Hulk), Mouth Sounds author Fred Newman (who had a sound effects contest with Dave), and comedian Bruce Baum
Bruce Baum
Bruce Baum is an American comedian. His live act consists of prop comedy as well as more traditional stand-up material. One of his best-known stand-up routines is his diaper-wearing Babyman character...
(playing a fraud who collected clothing of celebrities).