Mr. Birchum

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Mr. Birchum
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Genre
Developed by
ShowrunnerNate Adams
Voices of
Composer Bleeding Fingers Music
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
Running time29 minutes
Production companyChassy Media [1]
Original release
Network DailyWire+
ReleaseMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12) –
present

Mr. Birchum is an American adult animated sitcom developed by Adam Carolla, Nate Adams, and Mike Lynch for DailyWire+. Produced by Chassy Media, the series premiered on May 12, 2024. [2] Carolla stars as the titular character, alongside a voice cast including Megyn Kelly, Alonzo Bodden, Tyler Fischer, Brett Cooper, Kyle Dunnigan, Marisol Ramirez, James Arnold Taylor, Melissa Greenspan, Brandon Tyler Harris, Roseanne Barr, Jay Mohr, Patrick Warburton, Rob Riggle, Sage Steele, and Danny Trejo.

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Carolla originated the character of Dick Birchum in the 1990s where he featured on KROQ-FM, later voicing him in the adult puppet series Crank Yankers . [3]

Cast and characters

Synopsis

The series chronicles the lives of the Birchum family, consisting of Richard Birchum (played by Adam Carolla), Wendi Birchum (played by Megyn Kelly), Eddie Birchum (played by Kyle Dunnigan) and Jeanie Birchum (played by Brett Cooper).

Each episode is a social commentary on modern American culture and the consequences that come with it, as Richard attempts to keep life in his hometown simple.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Welcome Back, Birchum!"Nate AdamsMark Hoffmeier & Mike LynchMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)
Chaos reigns on the first day back at school as Mr. Birchum (Adam Carolla) and Gage (Alonzo Bodden) revive their annual bet to catch the first student insult. The day takes a surprising turn with the arrival of the overzealous new JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) officer, Karponzi (Tyler Fischer), who brings his politically correct agenda to the forefront. Armed with his old-school tools and sharp wit, Mr. Birchum is ready to challenge these modern ideologies. It's a clash of traditional craftsmanship versus contemporary madness in this uproarious showdown.
2"Thank You for Your Meal Service"Manuel Morales & Nate AdamsMark Hoffmeier & Mike LynchMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)
On Veterans Day, the fearless members of “Meal Team Six” launch their epic food binge across town. With their sights set on the legendary Top's Tavern as their final feast, the group gets caught in an ambush of military might and appetite against some familiar foes.
3"This Means War-ranty"Manuel Morales & Nate AdamsMike LynchMay 19, 2024 (2024-05-19)
Karponzi (Tyler Fischer) solicits Mr. Birchum (Adam Carolla) to help him construct a set for his new project "Romeo and Romeo", a play that modernizes the Shakespearean classic by addressing gender fluidity and white colonialism. Eddie (Kyle Dunnigan) tries to make Wendi's (Megyn Kelly) listing go viral by updating her cringy social media content.
4"127 Hours or So"Manuel Morales & Nate AdamsByron KavanaghMay 26, 2024 (2024-05-26)
Mr. Birchum's (Adam Carolla) trusted tools turn against him during a life-or-death struggle on his way to his annual spring break camping trip. Meanwhile, after a DIY disaster, Wendi (Megyn Kelly) and Eddie (Kyle Dunnigan) find themselves seeking help from an unlikely source.
5"Oh, the Humanity"Glenn McCoy & Nate AdamsByron KavanaghJune 2, 2024 (2024-06-02)
Wendi (Megyn Kelly) strong-arms the family into a Homes for Humanity project, swapping their digital devices for volunteer service. When Karponzi (Tyler Fischer) shows more interest in building coalitions rather than houses at the charity construction site, Mr. Birchum (Adam Carolla) saves the day with his handyman skills.

Production

In 2011, Adam Carolla pitched a spinoff series to Crank Yankers to Fox that would center on his character Dick Birchum, but the series was not picked up. [4] [5] [6]

Sage Steele replaced Candace Owens in the cast after Owens departed from the Daily Wire after a period of tension resulting from her coverage of the Israel–Hamas war. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (April 26, 2024). "Sage Steele Replaces Candace Owens In The Daily Wire & Adam Carolla's Adult Animated Series 'Mr Birchum'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Mr. Birchum". IGN . Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (November 30, 2023). "The Daily Wire Sets Adult Animated Comedy Series 'Mr Birchum' Starring Adam Carolla, Megyn Kelly, Brett Cooper, Roseanne Barr, Candace Owens, Danny Trejo & More". Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kent, Stephen (May 8, 2024). "Mr. Birchum delivers anti-woke comedy - Washington Examiner" . Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  5. ↑ "DailyWire+ Announces Adult Animated Comedy Series, 'Mr. Birchum,' Created By Adam Carolla". The Daily Wire. December 1, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  6. ↑ Fox, Jesse David (July 9, 2012). "Watch Adam Carolla's Failed Animated Pilot". Vulture. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
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