Derek & Simon

Derek & Simon
Derek and Simon
Genre Comedy
Format Webisode
Created by Derek Waters
Simon Helberg
Bob Odenkirk
Developed by Bob Odenkirk
Written by Derek Waters
Simon Helberg
Bob Odenkirk
Directed by Bob Odenkirk
Starring Simon Helberg
Derek Waters
Eric Edelstein
Eric Filipkowski
Jake M. Johnson
Bob Odenkirk
Composer(s) Davin Wood
Tim Heidecker
Country of origin  United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s) Bob Odenkirk
Producer(s) Eric Binns
Neil Mahoney
Naomi Odenkirk
Jason Pardo
Simon Helberg
Derek Waters
Editor(s) Neil Mahoney
Cinematography Benjamin Pluimer
Production company(s) Type-O Productions
Distributor Super Deluxe (web)
Turner Broadcasting System (TV)
Broadcast
Original channel Super Deluxe (web)
Turner Broadcasting System (TV)
Original run May 16, 2007 – August 8, 2007
Chronology
Related shows Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Mr. Show with Bob and David

Derek and Simon is a 2007 web based series created by Derek Waters, Simon Helberg, and Bob Odenkirk,[1][2] which aired on the now-defunct website, Super Deluxe.[3]

Contents

History

Derek Waters, Simon Helberg, and Bob Odenkirk first created Derek and Simon in 2005, after meeting with Waters and Helberg, Odenkirk suggested they capitalize on stories from their own lives.[1] The project went through several different stages. First it was a pilot presentation. Then it was developed into two 15-minute segments, Derek & Simon: A Bee and a Cigarette and Derek & Simon: The Pity Card, together in a half-hour pilot for HBO as The Derek & Simon Show.[2][4] When it did not air, the two segments were sent to film festivals, including Sundance Film Festival[5] and South by Southwest Film Festival,[6][7] as well as being part of Timothy McSweeney's Wholphin DVD Magazine.[8][9] Matt Tobey of Comedy Central Insider called The Pity Card "hilariously irreverent".[10] The series Derek and Simon: The Show was then developed in 2007 for Super Deluxe.[2][11]

On May 7, 2008 Super Deluxe merged with adultswim.com, moving some series over to the merged site, but most of the content has now become unavailable, including this series. However, the festival version short films can still be seen.[10]

Series storyline

The show follows the exaggerated exploits of 'Simon' and 'Derek', exploring the tragic missteps that the pair encounter as 'outside' forces constantly work against them as they wander through Los Angeles, spending most of their time in bars and chasing women.

Supporting Characters and Guest Appearances

Derek Waters and Simon Helberg incorporated guest appearances from many of their comedy friends, including Bob Odenkirk, Richard Dunn, Bill Hader, Sue Foley, Samm Levine, Joseph Nunez, June Diane Raphael, Casey Wilson, Marianna Palka, Busy Philipps, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis and Steve Agee.

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ a b Gordon, Scott (May 17, 2007). "interview with Bob Odenkirk". The A.V. Club. http://www.avclub.com/articles/bob-odenkirk,14102/. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 
  2. ^ a b c Dombal, Ryan (May 21, 2007). "Bob Odenkirk: Interview". Blender (magazine). http://www.blender.com/guide/68729/bob-odenkirk-interview.html. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 
  3. ^ Gonzalez, Erika (June 2, 2007). "Internet clicks as entertainment". Rocky Mountain News. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/other_spotlight/article/0,2777,DRMN_23960_5566901,00.html. Retrieved 2009-08-31. [dead link]
  4. ^ "HBO RENEWS 'ENTOURAGE,' SETS DATES FOR 'CURB,' 'EXTRAS' AND MORE". Futon Critic. July 16, 2005. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=6945. Retrieved 2009-08-31. 
  5. ^ Meyers, Michelle (January 23, 2006). "Sundance online poses quandary for filmmakers". CNET News. http://news.cnet.com/Sundance-online-poses-quandary-for-filmmakers/2100-1026_3-6030181.html. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 
  6. ^ Marlow, Jonathan (March 20, 2006). "SXSW review". Green Cine Daily. http://daily.greencine.com/archives/001706.html. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 
  7. ^ "2006 South by Southwest Film Festival, narative shorts". South by Southwest Film Festival. http://2006.sxsw.com/film/festival/shorts/. Retrieved 2009-08-31. [dead link]
  8. ^ Davis, Wendy (Issue 4 - Summer 2007). "Wholphin No 3 - Who Wants Short Shorts!". Wholphin. http://reviews.media-culture.org.au/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2306. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 
  9. ^ "Film on the Run festival: The Pity Card". Film on the Run. http://filmontherun.com/films.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-31. 
  10. ^ a b Tobey, Matt (January 31, 2007). "Bob Odenkirk's The Pity Card". Comedy Central Insider. http://ccinsider.comedycentral.com/2007/01/31/bob-odenkirks-the-pity-card/. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 
  11. ^ Arnold, Thomas K. (April 30, 2007). "Funny business going on online". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/life/2007-04-30-funny-online_N.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-31. 
  12. ^ "And the winners are:". Hollywood Awards. http://www.hollywoodnetawards.com/netawards. Retrieved 2009-08-31. 
  13. ^ "TV Guide Announces Online Video Awards Winners". accessmylibrary.com. TV Guide. November 26, 2007. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-33465103_ITM. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 

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