Oddville, MTV

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Oddville, MTV
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Oddville, MTV announcer Melissa Gabriel, co-host David Greene, guest WWE's Sunny, host Frank Hope
Genre Comedy
Directed byKit Carson
StarringRich Brown (as Frank Hope)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes66
Production
Executive producerJeremiah Bosgang
ProducerRich Brown
Production locationNew York City
Running time22 minutes
Original release
Network MTV
ReleaseJune 16 (1997-06-16) 
October 31, 1997 (1997-10-31)
Related
Beyond Vaudeville (1987-1996)

Oddville, MTV is an American variety television series starring Rich Brown (as host Frank Hope), co-host David Greene, and announcer Melissa Gabriel. The series premiered June 16, 1997, on MTV. [1]

Contents

History

Oddville, MTV was based on the New York City public-access television series Beyond Vaudeville that Rich Brown hosted (as Frank Hope) and David Greene co-hosted from 1987 to 1996. [2] Like before, the background puppets and Joey the Dancing Monkey appear again, with Joey having an updated look and only showing up during the musical segments without being called to the stage. Beyond Vaudeville director Steve Korn served as a creative consultant on the series.

Cast

Each episode featured a celebrity guest, approximately six eccentric or uniquely talented guests, and a guest band.

Reception

Phil Gallo of Variety described the show as "'stupid human tricks' on methamphetamines as one act after another is whisked to the floor to perform before hitting the couch for a few questions". Gallo went on to describe Hope as having "an Everyman quality possessed by TV hosts from [Joe] Franklin to Uncle Floyd to Colin Malone", and said that announcer Gabriel has "a warm and enchanting presence". [2]

Episodes

EpisodeAir DateCelebrity GuestFeatured GuestsMusical Guests
101June 12, 1997 Stephen Baldwin Haley the Human Bowling Ball; Jimmy Del Rio; The Fiery Diana Kiefer; Danny the Wonder Pony; Fred "Rooty Toot" Doot Orbit (American band)
102June 16, 1997 Doug E. Doug The Fan-tastic Jason Gerb; Fruity Nutcake; Microman Sean Boggs; Leonard "Old Mother Hubbard" Sragow; The Amazing Feets of Jaki Los Straitjackets
103June 17, 1997 Kellie Shanygne Williams The Footloose Adam Rothman, Izzy Fertel, Human Abacus Bob Yang, Mail Vocalist Stryker, Asaari's Doggie Doings OMC (band)
104June 18, 1997 Andy Dick Drag King Dred, James Delise Tongue Tricks, Funnyman Neil Connie Wallace, Human Piggybank Josh Weisbrot, Belcher Laura Vichroski Jill Sobule
105June 19, 1997 Kendall Gill Kamchik the Singing Cowboy, Pauly's Marshmallow Mania, Pretzel Girl Leslie Liebling, Coco & Penny, Young Yeller Ken Tufo Chavez (band)
106June 20, 1997 Eric Schaeffer Richard Bush & His Stomach of Steel, Suzanne Muldowney, Closed Mouth Kimberly Conlon, Moses Josiah & His Musical Saw, Ten Cents-ation Rob DeFalco Tonic
107June 23, 1997 Michael Michele Escape Artist Da 7 Devine, The Seasoned Swingers, Burp Master Ryan McCormick, Funnyman Jackie Jayson Exit, Suzanne the Dolphin Girl Hanson
108June 24, 1997Kenny AndersonSayed the Whirling Dervish, Toe-rific Cheryl Romero, Nosy Jim Grosso & His Sister Louise, Body Beautiful Tucker Farrar, Chad the Velociraptor BR5-49
109June 25, 1997 Kevin Smith, Joey Lauren Adams The Legendary Benny Bell, Tattooed Dancer Clare Ann Matz, Human Pincushion Eric Ziobrowski, The Amazing Steve and Alex Max, Courtney the Seagull Girl King Changó
110June 26, 1997 Donald Faison Human Electro Beatbox Masai Green, Freddy Schuman, Bendable Ashley Doran, Daredevil Ron Star, Louis The Levitator Somma Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise
111June 27, 1997 Joe Barbara Balloonists Stephanie & Keith, Arthur of New York, Pretzel Boy Samuel Greenfeld, Radio-active Steven Scott, Raven's Fowl Play K's Choice
112June 30, 1997 Frank Whaley Painproof Rubber Girls, Florence Miller Dancers, Belcher Bryan Kelly, Bicep Soloist Paul Shields, Contortionist Kristen Kellog The Lemonheads
113July 1, 1997 Taylor Negron Lightbulb Eater Chris Allison, Rabbi Henry Katz, One-Hand Clapper Jason Rossi, Gloria and Babydoll Gibson, Head Banger Rafael McDonald Cibo Matto
114July 2, 1997 Darrell Hammond Animal Cracker Expert William Peregine, Sci-Fi Siren Roberta Rogow (filk music), Handwrestler Nassim Ajami, Pied Piper Herb Bloom, Cat noises by James Cayo The Cunninghams
115July 3, 1997 Matt Pinfield Sticky students Chris & Shane & Jen & Tom, Shepard and Jourdan, Grape Catcher Ian McGrady, Eugene the Human Doormat, Reservoir Rob Esris Big Ass Truck
116July 4, 1997 Jerry O'Connell Jon Murray and His Chris Walken Arms, Nicole Pinto and her accordion, Keith Conrade Smokes out Ear, Arthur Grundig & Maria, Ashley Curtis the human car alarm Bloodhound Gang
117July 7, 1997 Rider Strong Mr. Phil & Son, Bettina the Ugly Face, Gregg Goldin's Write Stuff, Hangin’ with Brett Burton, Stacy's Tip Top Tap Sloan
118July 8, 1997 Alan Cumming Wonder Women Erinna & Hedre, Mark Clemente and the Magical Tongue, Fredi Dundee and Angus, Wayne Ooh La La Lammers, The Knee-dy Justin Priolo Stubborn All-Stars
119July 9, 1997 Adam Wylie Dancer Julio Diaz, Joanna Iron Jaw Leban, Bingo Gazingo, Cubist Abe Mittleman, Barker Marigo Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
120July 10, 1997 Joe Pantoliano Condom Head Dan Lipper, B. J. Snowden, Andrew Fleming and His Musical Teeth, Funnyman Neil Connie Wallace, Facial Seamstress Maria Evangelatos Komeda
121July 11, 1997 Dave Attell Feminist Izzy Fertel, Moses Josiah & His Musical Saw, Rigid Reiko, Up and Combing Eleana Reynoso, Blastmaster Drew Papas Fritas
122July 14, 1997 Kurt Loder Tattooed Tunesmith Clyde Forsman, “Nostril Thrills with Demetrious,” Judy's Bear Feat, Baby Sharen, Eli Rarey The Toasters
123July 15, 1997 Sheryl Lee Ralph Horny Drum Tribe, Red Mascara, Katie's Write Face, Naughty Annie Berman, Thu Le Sugar Ray
124July 16, 1997 Peta Wilson Grant Stiles and his Bee Beard, The Psychic World of Cassandra, Jabberjaw Sean Hanzok, Powerful Pete Traina, Tim's Monkey Business Fun Lovin' Criminals
125July 17, 1997 Georgianna Robertson Ripplin' Rob Aloi, Dr. Sue Horowitz, The Unfiltered Adam Rothman, Human Playground Dave Ladson, Sonya the Seagull Girl Ween
126July 18, 1997 Victoria Silvstedt Greg's World of Sound, Doctor McGougain, Blading Beauty Judy Meyers, Elizabeth Tashjian, The Disarming Emily Harder Skeleton Key (band)
127July 21, 1997 Mary Lynn Rajskub Prince Cortes of the Philippines, Akim of the Lotus Collective, The Striking Nayeem Mian Siddique, “Human Zoo” Emren Alev, Lickin’ Lukic Madder Rose
128July 22, 1997 Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Natalia Paruz The Sole-Full Leigh Foster, Chairman Steve, John Johnson & Axe Capoeira, Ab-solutely Mario Bruno Vibrolush
129July 23, 1997 Scott Bairstow, Maurice Catarcio Tara DeLong the Closed-Mouth Singer, Jimmy Del Rio, “The A-Peel-ing” Michael Schleigh Rollins Band
130July 24, 1997 Shaun Baker Miss Rhea Roma, Bubbly Rhonda Farmer, Micah's Belly Laffs, Fruity Nutcake, “Squeaky” Thomas Mancusi, Claw Hammer
131July 25, 1997 Dom Irrera The Uncanny Nisan Banin, Azza & Sira & Monica & Shahira, The Comic Stylings of Gary Allen, Reversible Dave Shaffer Coward
132July 28, 1997 Jocelyn Seagrave Wally the Pig, The Legendary Benny Bell, Danglin' Steve Belledin, Eunjin Hwang, “Tapehead” Olivia Ward Reel Big Fish
133July 29, 1997 Rhonda Shear The Swell Zenon Pimentel, Gloria & Baby Doll Gibson, Jugglin' Josh Weiner, Matt Fogelman, Gene's Pool Thin Lizard Dawn
134July 30, 1997 Jessica Biel Coin Operator Jaymes Hodges, Dachsund Friendship Club, “Bend Over” Ben Binford, Andy's Chicken Delight, Holey Lori Sapp That Dog
135July 31, 1997 Nicholas Turturro Shakin' Ollie Shasta, Wiry Yana Toyber, “The Ass-tounding” Peter Russo, Flipping Out with James, Auslender the Rib Bender MxPx
136August 1, 1997 Chris Spencer B. J. Snowden, Muscleman Maurice Catarcio, Adnilem Gnitzel, Jason's Effervescence The Pulsars
137August 4, 1997 Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell Izzy Fertel, Michael Mahoney Uncaged, Alan's Hand-Jive, Anne's Heads and Tales, Arc de Ronit The Frogs (band)
138August 5, 1997NoneViewer email, Mr. Spoons, Jessie Flo & Willie Sue The Busers, Star Spangled Struttin' with Paul Amerika, Naughty Annie Berman, “Human Bagpipe” Lucas Crane Daniel Cartier
139August 6, 1997 Stacy Ferguson & Renee Sandstrom & Stefanie Ridel “Human Clothesline” Jeremy Graham, Interpretive Dancer Suzanne Muldowney, Jason Spirit the Birdman of Brooklyn, Rossabella Thornbloom, Yumpin' Yetter Wild Orchid
140August 7, 1997 Edd Hall “The Well-Balanced” Michael Jarosz, Richard Bush and His Stomach of Steel, Heather Zigzag Marell, “Jokin' John” Mobilio, Marchitelli's March Souls (band)
141August 8, 1997 Nicole Sullivan, Jerome Benton Mr. Phil, Mike “Sock it to Me” Alltmont, Nasal Linguist Jeff Jones, Meowin' Monica and Pumpkin Space
142August 11, 1997 Nadia Dajani Derrick Nowlin's Palms of Steel, Bingo Gazingo & The 8th Grade, Scott & Ray the Motion Explosion, Gypsy's Funky Fingers, Gabriel's Forget-Me-Knots Bis (Scottish band)
143August 13, 1997 Kathy Griffin Double Dutch Divas, Jeff Bartlett's Nervy Nostrils, Stanless Steel, Tony Oh My Goth Sarinopoulos, In-Fantastic Carmen & Nisida Spera Blink-182
144August 14, 1997 Hill Harper Valerie Galloway & Richie, Cinder-Fellas Jose & Arturo, Roland Moussa's UFO Toy, The Cross-Eyed Fourniers Our Lady Peace
145August 15, 1997 Engelbert Humperdinck Neptune & Bubbles, Barry the Human Cherry Tree, The Allure of Kerima, Stuart Rudin's Reptilian Rap, Crybaby Jeanine Moss Cool for August
146August 18, 1997 Connie Britton Jumpin & Hoppin & Climbin with Alex n Lazer, Mr. Hand Man, The New Fangled Sebastian Todd, Tongue-tied Jim, Major William Best The O.C. Supertones
147August 19, 1997 Guillermo Diaz Pedalectric Libor Karas, The Clockworks Experimental Puppetry Theatre, Joe's Multiplication Madness, Betty Aberlin, Alice Tzou and Her Pipa Jimmie's Chicken Shack
148August 20, 1997 Scott Thompson Jumpin Mark Odgers, Ron Valdes' Chain Reaction, Yuma and The Culture Exchange, Musique de Dominique, Lyons' Roar The Honeyrods
149August 21, 1997 Sam Sarpong Yo-Yo Master John Freeborn, Stanless Steel, Samba Cumina Samba, Shay Magnifique Descendents
150August 22, 1997 Denise Austin The Fishy Antonio DaSliva, Kathleen's Amazing Buttocks, Alan “Hotfoot” Gabay Bradford Reed, Treble Charger
151August 25, 1997 Todd Barry Hip Pickles, Cinder-fellas Jose & Arturo, Fortune Fun with Kate, Tom Tricky Pinky Lally Radish (band)
152August 27, 1997 Matt Malloy Human Place Setting Scott Baker, Catherine and her Broomstick, The Wizard of Vase, Larry's Bicuspid Beat, Travis “Pyro Puss” Goldstein Local H
153August 28, 1997NoneWhite House Wonders Nick & Joe, Toolin' Around with Natalia Paruz, Dean Street Field of Operation, Crackin' Up with Adam Rothman, Cubist Abe Mittleman, Sarwar Khan Camp Lo
154August 29, 1997 The Public Enemy (professional wrestling) The Belly Boys, Mighty Mike Lane, Tarik's Moroccan Magic, The Leg-endary Dan & Noa, The Eye-popping Max Kuperman The Dambuilders
155September 1, 1997 Nancy Giles Stanless Steel, Morris Katz, Shock-a-Lock, Sarah's Mannequinetics, The Inflatable Chelsea Thompson ManBREAK
156September 2, 1997 Louis C.K. The Barber of Oddville, Ken's Unique Physique, Steinfeld, Human Corkscrew Dennis Parente, Countess Kelly Jordan FAT (band)
157September 5, 1997 Tammy "Sunny" Sytch, WWE Wrestler Scott's Prophylactic Proboscis, The Human Shopping Cart, Mike's Canine Canopy, The Un-Bubble-lievable Thomas Bresadora Smash Mouth
158September 8, 1997 Janet Gunn Goin' Bananas with Marty, Barflies Jose & Arturo, Steady Rob Steen, Joe Papa, Aaron O'Lantern Del Amitri
159September 9, 1997 Devon Sawa Arnold's Monstrous Makeover, The Multi-talented Dougie Rosenkrantz, Cha Cha King & Queen Sparky & Fae, Dr. Stanley Taub & Lois, Terror-ific April Richardson Morphine (band)
160September 10, 1997 "Weird Al" Yankovic Mike “The Muncher” DeVito, Tiny Yarborough, Grass Man Adam Mauksch, Yelena's Dance Fever, Dan's Lively Lips GusGus
161September 11, 1997 Leon The Seasoned Swingers, Wrasslin' Nassim Ajami, Sasha's Sax Appeal, The Jaw-dropping Penny DiMarco, Heart to Heart with James Fountains of Wayne
162September 12, 1997 Randy & Jason Sklar The Incredible Likeness of Baker, Maat, Weldon's Cheep Thrills, Cutlery Cut-Up Brian McDonald, Nipple Tricks with Joe & Eric Camus (musician)
163September 15, 1997 Chris Ferraro & Peter Ferraro Anthony's Feet of Steel, Hip-Hoop-Hooray with Tatiana, The Twisted Michael Malavarca, Miss Tammy Sue Buser, Jenna and her Motor Tongue Cowboy Mouth
164September 16, 1997 Anthony Barrile Bouncy Ella & Inna & Regina, Nigerian Poetess Ayodele, Funky Phil and his Friend Larry, The Comic Stylings of Gary Allen, Kristina's Musical Throat Guided by Voices
165September 17, 1997 Dominique Dawes Roger's Mini Masterpieces, Human Trumpet Glen Miller, Serene, Arthur Glass Kicker Bettie Serveert
166October 31, 1997Special Episode: “A Very Oddville Wedding” with Michael Boatman, Phil Dejean, and CinnamonFreddy Schuman, Suzanne Muldowney, Izzy Fertel, Scott Baker, Daniel Lipper, Ripplin Rob Aloi, Burpmaster Ryan McCormick, Natalia Paruz, Bruce Gaston (musician), Rigid Reiko, Eva Veronica Klein Teenage Fanclub

References

  1. Richmond, Ray (June 4, 1997). "New MTV strip 'Oddville' to debut June 16". Variety . Retrieved July 8, 2009.
  2. 1 2 Gallo, Phil (June 16, 1997). "Oddville, MTV". Variety . Retrieved July 8, 2009.