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The Joe Schmo Show

  • TV Series
  • 2003–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
1.8K
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The Joe Schmo Show (2003)
MockumentaryParodyComedyReality TV

Faux reality TV show where most of the contestants are actors, and the reactions of the real person surrounded 24/7 by carefully engineered crazy.Faux reality TV show where most of the contestants are actors, and the reactions of the real person surrounded 24/7 by carefully engineered crazy.Faux reality TV show where most of the contestants are actors, and the reactions of the real person surrounded 24/7 by carefully engineered crazy.

  • Creators
    • Rhett Reese
    • Paul Wernick
  • Stars
    • Ralph Garman
    • Matt Kennedy Gould
    • Robert Belushi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Rhett Reese
      • Paul Wernick
    • Stars
      • Ralph Garman
      • Matt Kennedy Gould
      • Robert Belushi
    • 21User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Ralph Garman
    Ralph Garman
    • 'The Smarmy Host'…
    • 2004–2013
    Matt Kennedy Gould
    • Joe Schmo…
    • 2004
    Robert Belushi
    Robert Belushi
    • Allen, the Buddy…
    • 2013
    Jo Newman
    Jo Newman
    • Karlee, the Deaf Girl…
    • 2013
    Tim Walsh
    • Self - Joe Schmo
    • 2004
    Melissa Yvonne Lewis
    Melissa Yvonne Lewis
    • 'The Rich Bitch'…
    • 2003
    David Hornsby
    David Hornsby
    • 'The Asshole'…
    • 2003
    Tim Herzog
    Tim Herzog
    • Austin 'The Bachelor'
    • 2004
    Angela Dodson
    Angela Dodson
    • 'The Virgin'…
    • 2003
    Valerie Azlynn
    Valerie Azlynn
    • Piper 'The Bachelorette'
    • 2004
    Franklin Dennis Jones
    Franklin Dennis Jones
    • 'The Veteran'…
    • 2003
    Jonathan Torrens
    Jonathan Torrens
    • Gerald 'The Gotta-be-Gay-Guy'…
    • 2004
    Nikki Davis
    • Gina Price 'The Schemer'…
    • 2003
    Natasha Leggero
    Natasha Leggero
    • Rita 'The Drunk'
    • 2004
    Lance Krall
    • 'The Gay Guy'…
    • 2003
    Kevin Kirkpatrick
    • Bryce 'The Stalker'
    • 2004
    Brian Keith Etheridge
    • 'The Buddy'…
    Jessica Makinson
    Jessica Makinson
    • Eleanor 'The Weeper'
    • 2004
    • Creators
      • Rhett Reese
      • Paul Wernick
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews21

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    robinamates

    love, Love, LOVE!

    I saw the first Joe Schmo, and thought it was a great concept. Who among us isn't a bit sick of the plethora of reality. In practice, it was pretty damn decent.

    My favorite part of the first one was Ralph, the Smarmy Host, so how pleased am I that he's back as Derek Newcastle? Very!

    The new version is a parody of reality love shows, this one called, "Last Chance for Love." Two innocents (using that term loosely) are on the show with such stereotypes as the Heir, the Stalker, the Bitch, and the Drunk Girl.

    I think that this season may be even stronger and funnier than the first, as they have already experimented with the formula and now can perfect it. And watch out for Ingrid-- she'll school you good...
    rocketboygold99

    first annual droopys

    this is the funniest television show i've seen in ages. if you haven't seen an episode yet, trust me, give it a chance. the show's posing as a reality show with eleven fake contestants and one real one. the eleven are really actors, while matt, the sole contestant, is the show's basis.

    all the actors play a different type of character from different backgrounds, a gay guy, white trash, a geek, a southern bell, and a couple others. each actor stereotypes their characters to the max, while matt hasen't at all a clue he's being played. sorta like the truman show, but on crack.

    the difference between this game and others, is that it's really based on a 'joe schmo' - the average guy. he isn't very good looking, nor wealthy in any means. he's just a nice guy, or like two of his fellow 'competitors' refer to him as 'just the nicest guy in the world, the kinda friend all girls love.'

    trust me, watch it. shame though, that it's on spike. bet if it was on nbc or cbs, it'd be recognised as the next best thing.
    Butterflies1120

    Awsome and unique. A well thought out show.

    Ok, I happened to love this show. It's new and interesting to watch. I love how the actors (actresses) tend to find ways to make the show more interesting. I get very excited when the (1 hour) show is over cause the scenes for the next one are always exciting. Question: Does any one know if the show is making a number two? And if so, how can i find that on the internet? Please No childish remarks. Thanks, and please comment. -10/10-
    8ISOcc

    Excellent parody.

    The Joe Schmo Show seems stupid at first. When picking up the cheesy-looking DVD box set for sale (at the low, low price of $9.99), the show looked like typical mindless entertainment. However, the Joe Schmo Show proves to be rather brilliant at points. Matthew Kennedy Gould is a reality show participant who believes he's in a real contest- but the entire show is staged and fixed to test his reactions and to put him through the wringer. Along the way, the writers provide a hilarious parody of our horrid American reality shows. The show's host is an absolute riot. Pick it up and laugh- it's a shame that the series only ran two seasons.
    mrsloose

    We love it!

    My husband and I thoroughly enjoy this show. We are hooked and are watching the second season as well. I do have to say, I find Matthew Kennedy Gould more entertaining and likable than the two Schmos they have on the show during the second season. Could Matthew Kennedy Gould be much nicer or more genuine. This is a man we would love to meet and become friends with! As a warning, if you are not a fan of reality TV, leave this show alone as well. The spoofs of the stereotyped characters are right on, but if you didn't like those people to begin with, you're not going to like these overblown versions either. I must admit, these people really do play their characters well. If you like reality TV you may find yourself trying to decide who will get "kicked off" the show tonight!

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    Related interests

    Amy Poehler in Parks and Recreation (2009)
    Mockumentary
    Bill Pullman, John Candy, Joan Rivers, Daphne Zuniga, and Lorene Yarnell Jansson in Spaceballs (1987)
    Parody
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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    • Trivia
      Ace's character, Montecore, is named after the seven-year-old white tiger that attacked Roy Horn in Las Vegas.
    • Quotes

      [Somebody is about to be evicted]

      Ralph Garman: One of you is about to say goodbye to high society, and return to your sad existence of working for the man.

    • Alternate versions
      After the season concluded, Spike TV reran all the episodes, but with added commentary by Matt Kennedy Gould.
    • Connections
      Featured in 20 to 1: Hoaxes, Cheats and Liars (2006)

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    • Release date
      • September 2, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • CNN.com - 'Joe Schmo' duped in new reality show
      • Spike TV
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Joe Schmo 2
    • Filming locations
      • Agoura, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Reese Wernick Productions
      • Stone Stanley Entertainment
      • Stone Stanley Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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