The Life & Times of Tim
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox television The Life & Times of Tim is an American adult animated sitcom created by Steve Dildarian for HBO. It premiered on September 28, 2008. The series is about a hapless man in his mid-20s named Tim (voiced by Dildarian) who lives in New York City with his girlfriend Amy. Throughout the series, Tim constantly finds himself in increasingly awkward situations in both his work and personal life.[1]
The first season aired in 2008 and has since been aired in numerous countries, and has developed a cult following. The second season debuted on February 19, 2010 on HBO. On June 4, 2010, HBO announced it was canceling the show. There were rumors that it was going to be picked up by another network.[2] On 16 August 2010,[3] it was announced HBO had reversed their original decision to cancel the show, and as a result, a third season was ordered.[3] Season 3 of The Life and Times of Tim premiered on December 16, 2011.[4]
On April 20, 2012, HBO cancelled the series after three seasons.[5]
The theme song is "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" performed by country music star Hank Williams.
Production
It is the first HBO animated original since Todd McFarlane's Spawn, which aired from 1997 to 1999. It was originally developed for Fox in 2007, but was instead picked up by HBO for 10 episodes. The first season ran from September 28, 2008 to November 30, 2008 on HBO.
Dildarian, in addition to providing the voice of Tim, serves as the series' executive producer. Dildarian is most notable for his famous "Budweiser Lizards" campaign. He is also known for his animated short Angry Unpaid Hooker, which was awarded the Best Animated Short at the 2006 Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and is the basis for The Life & Times of Tim. Tom Werner (That '70s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and The Cosby Show), Jimmy Miller (Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and Borat) and Mike Clements executive produce as well.
The show aired its last original episode on February 17, 2012. HBO has canceled the series.[6]
Cast
- Steve Dildarian as Tim, the title character and protagonist. Tim is an unassuming white-collar worker for "Omnicorp", a fictional corporation in New York City. Although well-meaning, he almost always finds himself in greatly embarrassing scenarios, often as a consequence of bad judgment or lying.
- MJ Otto as Amy, Tim's long-suffering girlfriend.
- Nick Kroll as Stu, Tim's stoner best friend and co-worker.
- Matt Johnson as Rodney, Tim's other friend, assistant to The Boss, Staten-Island guido-type, and Stan, a constantly angry, vulgar Omnicorp employee.
- Peter Giles as The Boss (aka Percy Davis), the self-absorbed head of OmniCorp.
- Bob Morrow as Debbie the Prostitute; Gay Gary; additional characters. Alan Tudyk took over as the voice of Debbie in season 3.
Julianne Grossman, Edie McClurg, Andrew Daly, Jon Daly, Kari Wahlgren, Brian Scolaro, Melanie Lynskey, Jamie Denbo, Rick Gomez, and Eddie Pepitone provide additional voices in various episodes.
Guest voices included Bob Saget as Tim's coworker Party Marty; Jeff Garlin as Stu's dad; Cheri Oteri as Bashko's daughter Blobsnark; Daniel Tosh as Theo the "Internet Technology" guy; Trevor Moore as Larry, owner of "Larry's Bras & Hooker Outfits"; Aziz Ansari; Elliott Gould as Dr. Fishman; Bob Odenkirk as the "Bathroom Guy"; Marc Wootton as Ringmaster; and Billy Dee Williams as himself, and Tim Meadows as himself.
Episodes
Each 30 minute episode consists of two 14 minute segments.
Series overview
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Season 1: 2008
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Season 2: 2010
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Season 3: 2011–12
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Release
The first season was released on DVD on February 9, 2010,[7] the second on December 13, 2011, and the third season on December 18, 2012.
International syndication
| Country | Broadcasters | Time Slot | Notes |
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| File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | SBS2 | Thursday, 9:10Script error: No such module "String".pm | Premiered originally on Showcase on July 4, 2009. |
| File:Flag of the Arab League.svg Arab League | Showtime Arabia | Mon-Wed, 10:30Script error: No such module "String".pm | Premiered June 10, 2009 |
| File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada | HBO Canada, Teletoon at Night | Premiered October 30, 2009. Later, on August 2011. | |
| File:Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark | DR2 | Fri, 9:25Script error: No such module "String".pm | Premiered October 30, 2009 |
| File:Flag of France.svg France | AB1 | Saturdays, 22:25 | |
| File:Flag of Greece.svg Greece | FX | Tuesdays, 22:30 | (Repeat) Fridays 22:55 |
| File:Flag of Hungary.svg Hungary | TV6 | Saturday-Sunday, 21:00 | Premiered May 29, 2010 |
| File:Flag of India.svg India | FX | ||
| File:Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland | RTÉ Two | Thursday, 11:55Script error: No such module "String".pm | Premiered January 7, 2010 |
| File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel | yes Stars Comedy | Sunday, 22:30 | |
| File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | DeeJay TV, FX | 1st season aired from January 16, 2010, and 2nd season aired from April 12 to April 30, 2010 | |
| File:Flag of Malta.svg Malta | FX | Tuesdays, 21:30 | (Repeat) Fridays 21:55 |
| File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | RTL 5, Comedy Central | 2010 | TBA |
| File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | Comedy Central | Mondays 21:00 | unknown |
| File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | MAX | Saturdays, 17:50 | |
| File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal | FX | ||
| File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland | Fox | Wednesdays, 22:00 | (Repeat) Saturday 06:30, (Repeat) Sunday 23:50 |
| File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia | 2×2 | Weekends 21:00 | Premiered on "2x2 Animation Night" festival May 14, 2010,[8] Premiered October 9, 2010 on TV. 2 seasons have aired to date. |
| File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain | Antena.neox | Tuesdays, 00:45 | unknown |
| File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden | Kanal 5 | Mondays, 22:30 | Premiered June 7, 2010 |
| File:Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey | FX | ||
| File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg UK | Sky Atlantic, Channel One | Monday, 10:00Script error: No such module "String".pm | Premiered June 9, 2009 |
| File:Flag of the United States.svg US | HBO | Premiered September 28, 2008 |
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References
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