TBS has just picked up a pilot from David Spade for an animated version of Joe Dirt.
No, really. Sony Pictures Television and Happy Madison Productions are
working with Spade on the show, which will follow the animated exploits of
the same mulleted, mop-wielding loser from the box office bomb.
With its
worldwide gross of 30.9 million the 2001 film didn’t even make back its production budget of 34 mill, so it’s curious where TBS thinks this will
go. Then again, it is TBS.
“David Spade is a hugely popular comic talent who has created a funny,
yet lovable, character in ‘Joe Dirt,'” said Michael Wright, executive
vice president, head of programming, for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic
Movies (TCM). “We look forward to seeing how he and his fellow writers
and producers take this character in new directions as TBS continues
exploring the world of primetime animation.”
Oh.
The pilot’s script was written by Fred Wolf (Joe Dirt, Dickie Roberts) and Donick Cary (The Simpsons, Lil’ Bush). I’m sure you’re all quivering with anticipation.
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I always thought Joe Dirt was an underrated gem. I had many booze-and-pot-fueled late viewings in college. I still annoy my wife by putting my hand on her shoulder and saying "It's just you and me, meteor" to this day.
agree, it is underappreciated and funny. of course its not a good movie….and i love kickin-wing. "look at me like that again, ill stab you in the face with a soldering iron."
also agree..its stupid but funny.."so i just layed there, staring up at the stars, pretty sure i just broke my ass"
Could it be possible that this got greenlit because "My Name is Earl" seems to be doing well in syndication on TBS, and the network wants to tap into that sad demographic?
I just hope it's as good as the Space Balls animated series.
Yeah, it's a late night gem. I'm guessing they're trying to grab anything remotely similar to Seth Macfarlane's ouvre.
I see this as consequence of living in a LA bubble.
I'm sure this movie has MORE than justified it's existence financially through home video, DVD and cable. Practically everyone has seen this movie and I for one think it's totally underrated and actually genuinely funny.
Don't know about a TV show though.
I've always liked Joe Dirt granted it wasn't the best movie ever but it's still a good goofball comedy. Then again I've always liked Water World, I've probably seen that movie 50 times or so and always watch it when it comes on t.v.
Yeah, I'd say theatrical box office is really not a good barometer for this property. It seemed to really take off on DVD and TV.
I watched this movie once, and soon forgot about it. But years later I was out buying music (weird hey?) and got the urge to get the Joe Dirt soundtrack, vaguely remembering that its full of dirty classics. But they didn't have it! So I 'settled' for just buying the DVD instead and was most pleasantly surprised with it. Now I show to all my friends and they look at me funny. HOME IS WHERE YOU MAKE IT!
It does very well on dvd. it's kind of a cult classic now.
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