The Paula Poundstone Show

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The Paula Poundstone Show
Genre Variety show
Starring Paula Poundstone
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3 (1 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time60 minutes
Production companies ABC Productions
Burns & Burns
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseOctober 30 (1993-10-30) –
November 6, 1993 (1993-11-06)

The Paula Poundstone Show is an American variety show that aired on Saturday night from October 30, 1993 to November 6, 1993. The premiere episode aired at 10:00 pm before moving to 9:00 pm for its second episode. [1] The second episode finished 96th in the Nielsen ratings. [2] The show was canceled after airing its second episode. [2]

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Premise

The show was a mix of topical comedy, music and audience participation. [3]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Episode One" Art Wolff Ken LaZebnikOctober 30, 1993 (1993-10-30)
Lily Tomlin is the guest. Paula uses Oreo cookies to explain TV ratings. She sends out a camera crew to find one of the Nielsen families, and she asks a group of economists questions while spinning in a teacup ride. Sam Donaldson reads Where the Wild Things Are in its entirety.
2"Episode Two"UnknownUnknownNovember 6, 1993 (1993-11-06)
Carl Lewis, Sam Donaldson and Paul Simon are the guests. Paula travels to Boise, Idaho to talk to a movie theatre goer.
3"Episode Three"TBDTBDUNAIRED
Paula receives tips on auto maintenance, and she observes a group of penguins.

References

  1. ↑ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9 ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. p. 1063. ISBN   978-0-345-49773-4 . Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Duffy, Mike (November 16, 1993). "'Poundstone' Axed After 2 Shows". Knight-Ridder Newspapers. Albuquerque Journal. p. 2.
  3. ↑ TV Guide. "The Paula Poundstone Show Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
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