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The mayor deals with a litterbug problem and low name-recognition. Meanwhile, Jayden finds his perfect apartment, but the landlord (Maria Bamford) won’t rent to him because of his astrological sign.
posted by Monochrome on Apr 6, 2022 - 5 comments

Rewatch! In which we find out, for a hunter, the most thrilling prey of all is Mike Brady (Robert Reed). Also has the short Uncle Jim's Dairy Farm! Also, the first episode with Pearl Forrester, long before the became an official Mad! And the fiddle player in the square dance scene, off-screen, is reputed to be Maria Bamford! There, I think that's all the interesting points. Riff away. Previously.
posted by JHarris on Jun 10, 2021 - 1 comment

Honey refuses to go outside after the groomer gives her a disastrous haircut; Diablo meets a strange new creature that causes him to break the cardinal rule of being a pet.
posted by ellieBOA on Jun 10, 2021 - 0 comments

In season 2, Maria Bamford gets used to life as part of a couple, with stories being told in the present, in 1980s Duluth and THE FUTURE. Join us, won't you?
posted by drezdn on Jan 9, 2018 - 5 comments

When Tina launches a babysitting enterprise, it is quickly derailed after her business nemesis, Tammy, is hired to work alongside her. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda check out their competition at a restaurant that's known for its burgers. [more inside]
posted by numaner on Nov 6, 2017 - 5 comments

"The Foulest Passion of Them All!" Mike Brady is among the prey in The Most Tedious Game, hunted for sport by a rich guy. With short Uncle Jim's Dairy Farm: A whimsical fantasy in which a couple of city kids go to stay on their uncle's farm and don't claw their eyes out with boredom. The short's great, but the movie's kinda dull. This episode features a fateful introduction... it's the first appearance of Mary Jo Pehl as Pearl "Mother" Forrester! The fiddle player during the square dance sequence is not one of the main cast. It's someone you might have heard of! Check the episode notes for details. YouTube (1h32m) Premiered September 3, 1994. [more inside]
posted by JHarris on Dec 1, 2016 - 5 comments

Stand-up comedian/actress Maria Bamford (portrayed by herself) moves back to Los Angeles after spending six months away in recovery for bipolar disorder and attempts to build up her life from scratch with the help of her agent Bruce Ben-Bacharach (Fred Melamed). Throughout the entire first season, flashbacks are employed to gain an insight on Maria's backstory and her relationships with her family and friends. [more inside]
posted by General Malaise on May 24, 2016 - 21 comments

Jake's powers are taken away after he offends a witch. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Jun 22, 2015 - 1 comment