Poor Paul

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Poor Paul
Genre Telenovela
Written byGeoff Hoff & Steve Mancini
Screenplay bySean Michael Beyer Adam Carbone
Directed by
  • Sean Michael Beyer
    (32 episodes, 2008–09)
  • Kevin G. Schmidt
    (2 episodes, 2008–09)
Starring
Opening theme"All That Really Matters" (Kendall Schmidt)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes43
Production
Producers
Original release
Network Blip
Release2008 (2008) –
2011 (2011)

Poor Paul is a comedy and politically incorrect comedy series that stars Kevin G. Schmidt, Samantha Droke, Wes Whitworth and Zack Bennett. It was aired between 2008 and 2011. The feature film version of Poor Paul was produced in 2021 and shot on location in Rhode Island and released in 2023. Returning from the original cast as Grandpa Paul, Richard Riehle, followed by director and co-writer/creator Sean Michael Beyer as Paul's dad Mr. Ted, and the lovable loser/nosey neighbor Lloyd, Palmer Scott.

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Summary

Poor Paul follows Paul and his college-aged roommates in an episodic comedy format. [1]

Justin is annoyingly smart, Clyde is a neat freak and alcoholic, Bonnie is Clyde's sister who seems to like Paul, and Paul creates outrageous fantasies in order to escape life. Paul tries to deal with Justin’s “I’m better-than-everyone” attitude and Clyde’s obsessive, compulsive side. In Paul's fantasies he is always the hero – the only man in the universe who can save the day.

The show debuted in October 2008. [2] [3]

The second season of the show began in June 2009. [4] Kimberly Wyatt and Jessica Lee Rose of lonelygirl15 joined the cast. [5] The show was also a 2009 Webby Awards honoree for best writing. [6] [7]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

SeasonEp #First AirdateLast Airdate
Season 1 22September 16, 2008March 17, 2009
Season 2 21June 23, 2009March 8, 2011

Season 1

#TitleWritten byDirected byU.S airdateProduction code
1"Eat Your Seaweed"TBASean Michael BeyerSeptember 16, 2008 (2008-09-16)101
“I’m trying to get along with my new roommates, but when Clyde brings a chick home, I gotta sleep on the couch.” — Paul
2"You Look Good Naked"TBASean Michael BeyerSeptember 16, 2008 (2008-09-16)102
“We kinda got into an argument over the bills, but then Clyde’s sis Bonnie shows up and Justin gets hella excited.” — Paul
3"Cock Blocked"TBASean Michael BeyerSeptember 23, 2008 (2008-09-23)103
“Justin tries to make a move on Bonnie, until he’s distracted by Clyde and his latest ’cause.’” — Paul
4"We're Irish, Not Italian"TBASean Michael BeyerOctober 30, 2008 (2008-10-30)104
“My dad just shows up and tries to get me to move back home.” — Paul
5"Two Generations of Sad"TBASean Michael BeyerOctober 6, 2008 (2008-10-06)105
“After my dad finally bounces, it gets crazy cuz Justin and Clyde give me a bunch of shit.” — Paul
6"You Gonna Smoke That?"TBASean Michael BeyerOctober 14, 2008 (2008-10-14)106
“Me and Justin find out Clyde’s a major perv. Oh and my boss at work is a total dick.” — Paul
7"A Rusty Trombone"TBASean Michael BeyerOctober 21, 2008 (2008-10-21)107
“Justin is tripping on me about money, but Clyde might get me a job where he works.” — Paul
8"Chocha O'Clock"TBASean Michael BeyerOctober 28, 2008 (2008-10-28)108
“Bonnie is trying to help me chill, and I might get a job at Harry Palm’s Adult Emporium.” — Paul
9"Halloween Special: Beer Pong!"TBAKevin G. SchmidtOctober 31, 2008 (2008-10-31)109
“Justin and Clyde throw their annual Halloween party and think they can beat me and Bonnie in beer pong.” — Paul
10"Rub & Tug"TBASean Michael BeyerNovember 4, 2008 (2008-11-04)110
“I went to see my dad. He’s such a dork. Oh and Justin and Clyde and I talk about how you would pay for hookers and stuff if the world didn’t have cash.” — Paul
11"Paul's Sister?"TBASean Michael BeyerNovember 11, 2008 (2008-11-11)111
“Bonnie stops by while I’m soaking wet, Clyde gets in deep shit at the park and I get an unexpected visit.” — Paul
12"Paul's BroSter?"TBASean Michael BeyerNovember 18, 2008 (2008-11-18)112
“Patricia shows up just to bust my balls! WTF?” — Paul
13"Plymouth Rock Red"TBASean Michael BeyerNovember 27, 2008 (2008-11-27)113
“Bonnie invited me and my dad and Patricia over for Thanksgiving dinner, but we got kinda distracted along the way.” — Paul
14"Roadie"TBASean Michael BeyerDecember 2, 2008 (2008-12-02)114
“My dad took us on a road trip to show me where he and my mom first, you know… which is just gross… but he got us lost.” — Paul
15"It's a Poor Paul Christmas: Part 1"TBASean Michael BeyerDecember 24, 2008 (2008-12-24)115
“I invited Bonnie and Clyde and Justin to my crazy Grandpa’s place in the mountains. What was I thinking?” — Paul
16"It's a Poor Paul Christmas: Part 2"TBASean Michael BeyerDecember 25, 2008 (2008-12-25)116
“After we opened presents and stuff, the power goes out. Then later we all chilled in Grandpa’s hot tub. Oh and Bonnie’s kinda cool, you know?” — Paul
17"I Know a Guy"TBASean Michael BeyerJanuary 6, 2009 (2009-01-06)117
“Me and Justin and Clyde went to New York, cuz I won a free trip on the radio. And my cousin Tony who lives there showed us around. Tony didn’t look like a hit man the last time I saw him.” — Paul
18"Shrooms"TBASean Michael BeyerJanuary 13, 2009 (2009-01-13)118
“Bonnie helps me get a new job. And then Clyde and Justin want to take ME on a trip!” — Paul
19"'Eff Ups"TBASean Michael BeyerFebruary 3, 2009 (2009-02-03)119
As shocking as it may seem, even the cast of Poor Paul ‘effs up once in a while!
20"From the Heart"TBASean Michael BeyerFebruary 14, 2009 (2009-02-14)120
21"Q&A: Part 1"TBASean Michael BeyerMarch 10, 2009 (2009-03-10)121
Everything you could possibly want to know about Poor Paul and weren't afraid to ask! The cast, director and writers answer the questions all y'all submitted.
22"Q&A: Part Deux"TBASean Michael BeyerMarch 17, 2009 (2009-03-17)122
The answers to all your burning questions and then some.

Season 2

#TitleWritten byDirected byU.S airdateProduction code
1"Where the Hell Is Paul?"TBASean Michael BeyerJune 23, 2008 (2008-06-23)TBA
2"Big Hands"TBASean Michael BeyerJune 30, 2008 (2008-06-30)TBA
3"What Did You Do, Wear His Underwear?"TBASean Michael BeyerJuly 7, 2008 (2008-07-07)TBA
4"There's a Fire Down Below"TBASean Michael BeyerJuly 14, 2008 (2008-07-14)TBA
5"The Body's Not Even Cold"TBASean Michael BeyerJuly 21, 2008 (2008-07-21)TBA
6"Fiesta del Amor"TBASean Michael BeyerJuly 28, 2008 (2008-07-28)TBA
7"Women!"TBASean Michael BeyerAugust 4, 2008 (2008-08-04)TBA
8"When the Walls Come Crumbling Down"TBASean Michael BeyerAugust 11, 2008 (2008-08-11)TBA
9"Times Are a Changin'"TBASean Michael BeyerAugust 25, 2008 (2008-08-25)TBA
10"You're a Guy"TBASean Michael BeyerSeptember 1, 2008 (2008-09-01)TBA
11"Laissez-les bon temps roulez"TBASean Michael BeyerSeptember 8, 2008 (2008-09-08)TBA
12"At One with Nature: Part One"TBASean Michael BeyerSeptember 15, 2008 (2008-09-15)TBA

References

  1. ↑ "MLC PR Signs Eye Scream Films to Promote Edgy New Web Series Poor Paul". Campuscircle.com. October 27, 2008. Retrieved Sep 22, 2009.
  2. ↑ "'Poor Paul' And His Roommates Back For Second Season". California Chronicle. June 23, 2009. Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved Sep 22, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Meet Poor Paul". LAstheplace.com. November 3, 2008. Retrieved Sep 22, 2009.
  4. ↑ "'Poor Paul' And His Roommates Back For Second Season". Tubefilter . June 23, 2009. Archived from the original on June 27, 2009. Retrieved Sep 22, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Jessica Rose Joins 'Poor Paul' Cast". Tubefilter . September 1, 2009. Archived from the original on September 6, 2009. Retrieved Sep 22, 2009.
  6. ↑ Webbyawards.com, Best Writing Honorees Archived 2012-10-06 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ↑ theyoungandtherestless.com, Kevin Schmidt's Labor of Love Archived 2009-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
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