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Andy Richter Controls the Universe

  • TV Series
  • 2002–2003
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.8K
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Andy Richter in Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002)
SitcomComedy

Short-story writer Andy makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present-day Chicago, writing technical manuals.Short-story writer Andy makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present-day Chicago, writing technical manuals.Short-story writer Andy makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present-day Chicago, writing technical manuals.

  • Creator
    • Victor Fresco
  • Stars
    • Andy Richter
    • Paget Brewster
    • Irene Molloy
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Victor Fresco
    • Stars
      • Andy Richter
      • Paget Brewster
      • Irene Molloy
    • 30User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 nominations total

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    Andy Richter
    Andy Richter
    • Andy Richter
    • 2002–2003
    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Jessica Green
    • 2002–2003
    Irene Molloy
    • Wendy McKay
    • 2002–2003
    Jonathan Slavin
    Jonathan Slavin
    • Byron Togler
    • 2002–2003
    James Patrick Stuart
    James Patrick Stuart
    • Keith
    • 2002–2003
    John Bliss
    John Bliss
    • Mr. Pickering
    • 2002–2003
    Charlie Finn
    Charlie Finn
    • Teak
    • 2002–2003
    Sean Gunn
    Sean Gunn
    • Phil
    • 2002–2003
    Patricia Belcher
    Patricia Belcher
    • Ms. Machado
    • 2002–2003
    John Eric Bentley
    John Eric Bentley
    • Doctor
    • 2002–2003
    Paul Hayes
    Paul Hayes
    • Bob
    • 2002
    Danielle Bisutti
    Danielle Bisutti
    • Jane
    • 2003
    Michael Peña
    Michael Peña
    • Patrick
    • 2002
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • Praeger
    • 2002
    Rick Hoffman
    Rick Hoffman
    • Arnich
    • 2002
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    • Ted Swathmore
    • 2002
    Molly Sims
    Molly Sims
    • Tracy
    • 2002
    Beth Littleford
    Beth Littleford
    • Reggie Meadows
    • 2002
    • Creator
      • Victor Fresco
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    SMLA11

    Funny new show

    This is an excellent new show. It has a much different formula than other shows. It goes from the point of view by a man named Andy Richter. It shows what happened, what could've happened, and what thankfully didn't happen. It is a very creative formula and a very funny one. I have never laughed so hard in a long time while watching this. The characters are very cool and the storylines of the episodes are very creative.

    Overall the show is a very pleasant new show and I hope that it doesn't get the axe. Rating ***1/2 out of ****.
    david tascoe

    Funniest thing on TV

    As it stands right now, Andy Richter is the funniest thing on Television. It's great that Fox picked it up for another season. Andy Richter is a comic genius and it would be even better if Conan O'Brian made an appearance on the show. It would be great to see this comic duo back together!!
    mattymatt4ever

    Funny stuff

    I've been a huge Conan O'Brien fan for years, and I'm glad to see his former sidekick succeed. He has a couple of movies out and a TV show--I just hope it lasts more than one season. It shouldn't get cancelled, because it is a very funny show, but networks tend to cancel the few good sitcoms on air and keep the bad or mediocre ones. It's nice to see that a couple of sitcoms aren't depending on a laugh-track to manipulate its viewers. This is one of them and, unlike "Watching Ellie," it works. The fantasy sequences are often funny, and the show doesn't try too hard. Andy Richter proves he can be as good a leading man as a sidekick. And that actress who plays Wendy is stunningly beautiful! God, I knew exactly how Andy felt when he was lusting after her. This show is definitely worth checking out. The only problem is it's on the same time as "Spin City." I guess I'm going to have to tape one of the shows.

    My score: 7 (out of 10)
    KingRandor82

    Quite Possibly one of THE funniest shows I've ever seen

    Back in '02, my old man and I decided to watch the show, see how it was- we absolutely LOVED it. So far, I have yet to be let down by a single episode. The characters are great, the writing is phenomenal- it's rich, fresh, and incredibly witty. Seriously, what more COULD I ask? I say, Fox, dump that god-awful Arrested Development, and PUT ANDY RICHTER BACK ON! If the series ever goes to DVD, I guarantee I will be one of the first to purchase it. Most current shows, in the past 5 years, have not really impressed me in the least bit- but THIS SHOW HAS IT ALL! Again, I really hope Fox will consider bringing it back for several more seasons. It's not often these days for a prime time sitcom to be much of a hit unless it is an animated show, but this is probably one of those few remaining live gems out there.
    shrek2004

    I miss it :(

    This was a GREAT show! It was funny and witty and just plain great. It wasn't too raunchy, it didn't play the mind, and it was spontaneous as well (Mississippi, Brazil?) I only stopped watching it because it was on too late at night for me, and I suppose others did as well. I think FOX would bode well to bring this show back in a more "accessible" time slot (Tuesday or Thursday, for example.) I give this show 10/10 for creativity , humour and flair!

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    • Trivia
      According to Paget Brewster, she had to test for the role of Jessica Green 3 times (even though it was written for her) due to her reputation of being a 'show killer'.
    • Quotes

      [Freddy is taking Andy and his friends to Rio de Janeiro]

      Keith: I just talked to the pilot. We're not flying to Rio. We're flying to Mississippi.

      Wendy: Mississippi, Brazil?

      Freddy Pickering: There must have been a misunderstanding. I'll go talk to him.

      [He walks to the emergency exit]

      Freddy Pickering: .

      Jessica: Uh, the cockpit's that way.

      Freddy Pickering: [as he opens the door] I'm going to sneak up on him!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002)

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anything Can Happen
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Garfield Grove Productions
      • Pariah Entertainment Group
      • Paramount Network Television Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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