Super Maximum Retro Show

This Chris DiStefano vehicle works the opposite way to most comedy vehicles - rather than showing off someone's talent or charisma this works by being even more offensively dull and old fashioned than Chrissy's stand-up. Super Maximum Retro Show is a clear example of the fact that both Vice and Kimmel have no discernment or sense of humour. Its tryna take the mick outta retro media and old fashioned ideas but is soooo outdated and boring, and its clearly problematic that they can't book any female comics apart from one lesbian who hasn't been successful for over 20 years so has to accept any invite onto any pseudo-TV show to promote a podcast. The (very few) reputable comedians who realised their agents had lumbered them with this canned laughter BS embarrassment of a waste of electricty should look for better reps immediately. DiStefano should stay online garner clicks and ticks from self hating hispanic 'mericans, trucker Dads and incels.

I've watched 8 of the 9 episodes and really enjoy it. It brings back many memories not always good memories. Chris DiStefano is really good about tossing in funny opinions and questions about "what were they thinking," then segues it for the guests to provide their input. The guests sometimes leave a lot to be desired, but they kick out a few good comments. The format usually has 3-4 main segments and deal with retro toys, commercials, celebrities, fads, cartoons, clothing and more. Since the show is a Hulu produced series, they are able to give some adult feedback and occasional sexual references, so may not be appropriate for young children. Each episode is 22-27 minutes long so if you don't like it, not a waste of time.

I am a big fan of Chrissy D and I was initially excited when I heard about this show. Unfortunately this show is just not it. I like the concept, but it needs to lose the script and the laugh track. Script you might say? Yeah this show is clearly entirely written out, and everything being said was per-determined ahead of time. Why would you need a script for the talent that appears on this show? Let the comedians be comedians. When you don't allow these people to be natural, everyone can see it. You turn something that could be comedy gold, into comedy cringe.

If a producer of this show sees this review, please lose the script and laugh track. You have something here.