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Chairman of the Board

  • 1997
  • PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
2.3/10
6.7K
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Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson, Bill Erwin, and Jack Warden in Chairman of the Board (1997)
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  • Director
    • Alex Zamm
  • Writers
    • Alfredo Septién
    • Turi Meyer
    • Alex Zamm
  • Stars
    • Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson
    • Courtney Thorne-Smith
    • Larry Miller
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    2.3/10
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alex Zamm
    • Writers
      • Alfredo Septién
      • Turi Meyer
      • Alex Zamm
    • Stars
      • Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson
      • Courtney Thorne-Smith
      • Larry Miller
    • 78User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson
    Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson
    • Edison
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    • Natalie Stockwell
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Bradford McMillan
    Raquel Welch
    Raquel Welch
    • Grace Kosik
    Mystro Clark
    Mystro Clark
    • Ty
    Jack Plotnick
    Jack Plotnick
    • Zak
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Armand McMillan
    Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris
    • Ms. Krubavitch
    Bill Erwin
    Bill Erwin
    • Landers
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Freemont
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Harlan Granger
    Glenn Shadix
    Glenn Shadix
    • Larry
    Fred Stoller
    Fred Stoller
    • Toby, McMillan Gate Guard
    Taylor Negron
    Taylor Negron
    • Mr Withermeyer
    Patrick J. Clifton
    Patrick J. Clifton
    • Edison's Father
    Stuart Damon
    Stuart Damon
    • Doctor
    Darcie Dodds
    • Nurse
    Jack Bratton-Ryan
    • Womb Edison
    • Director
      • Alex Zamm
    • Writers
      • Alfredo Septién
      • Turi Meyer
      • Alex Zamm
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews78

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    5RamblerReb

    Actually, I quite liked it...

    I have to admit, the only reason is an interview Courtney Thorne-Smith gave back in '98 on the Conan show (plugging this film) during which she had the misfortune to have Norm MacDonald as the preceding guest. He proceeded to excoriate this film, Carrot Top, and, by implication, the film industry, modern civilization, and the nature of existence itself with admirable aplomb. See here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL0WayC7jW0

    It's funnier than the film. MacDonald is incredible. He actually got me to watch a Carrot Top movie based on his sight-unseen opinion of the film.

    Courtney: "It's like 9 1/2 Weeks, but Carrot Top."

    Norm: "So, it's like 9 1/2 Seconds?" (long pause) "'Cause he prematurely ejaculated."

    Seriously, watch the interview.
    1aymanalazawi-130-30317

    If it's got carrot top in it

    You know what a good name for it would be? Box office poison.
    1devisional

    Chairman of the BORED

    Yes. Carrot top is in this film. Thanks to Norm Macdonald for a heads up on this one though. Sorry to Courtney Thorne Smith for being on this.
    1JabezGill

    Chairman of the Bored

    Norm called it. This movie was boring and cringey. How did this get then greenlight?
    4samillidge

    Rip norm

    Board spelt bored rip Norm. Box office poison.

    The interview on Conan def worth a watch unlike this film.

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    • Trivia
      In a two week limited release, the film opened to 30th place in its opening weekend, grossing $181,233 from 196 theaters (averaging just $925 per screen). In the film's second weekend, it slid down to 54th place, grossing $43,770 from 188 theaters (losing 75% of its gross and pulling in only $233 per screen). The film made a total of $306,715 at the box office.
    • Goofs
      When in the museum, Natalie indicates a picture of Jethro Tull, the inventor of the seed drill, though the picture shown is actually one of Nikola Tesla, inventor of AC current technology and electrical engineer.
    • Quotes

      Ty: And don't forget the handy dandy ketchup helper.

      Edison: Over eleven sold.

      Ty: And your grandmother bought ten of them.

      Edison: I thought you guys liked my inventions.

      Ty: We love them, the problem is the rest of the world doesn't.

    • Connections
      Edited into Comic Relief Zero (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      California Sun
      Written by Henry Glover and Morris Levy

      Performed by Ramones (as The Ramones)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1998 (Singapore)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Carrot Top Project
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • 101st Street Films
      • Aurora Productions
      • Trimark Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $181,233
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $181,233
      • Mar 15, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $181,233
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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