{television} the ben stiller show (1992)

Although it had a short shelf life, "The Ben Stiller Show," which debuted in 1992, mined pop culture in ways that had rarely been seen before on prime-time TV. The show left a lasting mark with its spoofs and satirical sketches, performed by a talented troupe featuring Stiller himself, Janeane Garofalo, Andy Dick and Bob Odenkirk.

ireviewnetflix.com rating: ** Nothing that special here. The cast had such potential and went on to do great things, but the sketches were weak and I'm not shocked that it was canceled.