The Jeff Foxworthy Show
| The Jeff Foxworthy Show | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Tom Anderson |
| Starring |
Jeff Foxworthy Anita Barone (1995–1996) Ann Cusack (1996-1997) Haley Joel Osment Neil Giuntoli (1996-1997) Jonathan Lipnicki (1996-1997) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 41 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup |
Videotape; Multi-camera (1995-1996) Film; Multi-camera (1996-1997) |
| Running time | 23 minutes (approx.) |
| Production company(s) |
Brillstein-Grey Communications Mr. Willoughby, Inc. Columbia Pictures Television Columbia-TriStar Television |
| Release | |
| Original network |
ABC (1995-1996) NBC (1996-1997) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | September 12, 1995 – May 6, 1997 |
The Jeff Foxworthy Show is the name of a television series starring comedian Jeff Foxworthy and based on Foxworthy's stand-up comedy routine. The show aired from September 12, 1995 to May 5, 1997.
ABC series
The first series aired on ABC during the 1995-1996 season, but was cancelled after one season. NBC picked up the show for the following season, but it was again cancelled after one season. In the first series, thinking his routine was "too Southern" for a national network, they based his sitcom in Bloomington, Indiana.[1]
Jay Mohr and Bob Saget made regular or cameo appearances, as did country singers Tim McGraw and Travis Tritt.
Cast
- Jeff Foxworthy – Jeff Foxworthy
- Anita Barone – Karen Foxworthy (1995–1996)
- Haley Joel Osment – Matt Foxworthy
- Matt Clark – Walt Bacon (1995–1996)
- Matt Borlenghi – Russ Francis (1995–1996)
- Dakin Matthews – Elliot (1995–1996)
- Bibi Besch – Lois (1995–1996)
- Debra Jo Rupp – Gayle (1995–1996)
- Jay Mohr – Wayne Foxworthy (1996)
- Michelle Clunie – DeeDee Landrow (1996)
- Sue Murphy – Sandi (1995)
- Steve Hytner – Craig Lesko (1995)
NBC series
When the show moved to NBC, in addition to the casting changes, the show's production changed. In the first series, the show was recorded on tape; the second season was shot on film. In the second series, the show was set in a fictitious town in Georgia, based on his hometown in the South, and the series was given a redesigned opening and theme.[2]
Haley Joel Osment was the only other actor besides Foxworthy to make the move to NBC with the series, and Jeff's wife Karen was the only character that carried over with Jeff and Matt. Jonathan Lipnicki was added to the cast as the Foxworthys' other son Justin.
Cast
- Jeff Foxworthy – Jeff Foxworthy
- Ann Cusack – Karen Foxworthy (1996–1997)
- Haley Joel Osment – Matt Foxworthy (1995-1997)
- Jonathan Lipnicki – Justin Foxworthy (1996–1997)
- Bill Engvall – Bill Pelton (1996–1997)
- Neil Giuntoli – Florus Workman (1996–1997) [3]
- G. W. Bailey – Big Jim Foxworthy (1996–1997)
- Jeanine Jackson – Livie Ann Pitts (1996)
- Kathryn Zaremba – Nettie (1996–1997)
- Candy Trubucco – Candy Conklin (1996–1997)
- Dave Powledge – Ebb Conklin (1996)
- Paula Sorge – Betty Pelton (1996–1997)
- Darryl Theirse – Andre Tucsan (1997)
- Fred Applegate – Ernie Binderman (1997)
- Kevin Crowley – Trey (1997)
DVD releases
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released the entire series on DVD in Region 1 for the first time between 2004-2009.
On August 27, 2013, it was announced that Mill Creek Entertainment had acquired the rights to various television series from the Sony Pictures library including The Jeff Foxworthy Show.[4] On August 18, 2015, they will re-release both seasons on DVD in a 4-disc complete series set.[5]
| DVD Name | Ep# | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete 1st Season | 18 | July 27, 2004 |
| The Complete 2nd and Final Season | 23 | May 12, 2009 |
| The Complete Series | 41 | August 18, 2015 |
TV Airings
Reruns aired on the USA Network from January 14, 2000 to August 4, 2001. In 2008, Nick@Nite began airing the show. It was removed from the lineup within 3 months. In 2012, TBS began airing the show on Saturday mornings from 5-5:30 am.
References
- ↑ Bob Thomas - Associated Press Writer. "The 'Jeff Foxworthy Show'; The Redneck Comedian Renews Lease on Life by Switching to NBC and Georgia", Buffalo News, January 5. 1997. Retrieved March 7, 2011 from HighBeam Research.
- ↑ Scott Moore. "Changing Partners; 'Foxworthy Show' Revises Cast, Relocates and Switches Networks", The Washington Post, August 4, 1996. Retrieved March 7, 2011 from HighBeam Research.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112025/fullcredits#cast
- ↑ "Mill Creek Entertainment Signs Deals With Sony Pictures Home Entertainment To Expand Their Distribution Partnership". Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Both Seasons Come Together For the First Time in 'The Complete Series'". Retrieved 23 September 2014.