Product Details

• Actors: Various
• Directors: Various
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Mill Creek Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: July 14, 2009
• Run Time: 450 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00295SKYM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,311 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The Joe Schmo Show was a reality TV show parody which aired on the American cable network Spike TV. The show's concept is reminiscent of the movie The Truman Show. The targets, regular schmoes; such as Matt Kennedy Gould, were led to believe that they were contestants on reality shows. Unbeknownst to the show's main characters, everyone else on the show, including the host, is actually an actor. The show itself is in fact an elaborate hoax designed to elicit comedic reactions from them. This DVD release includes 13 Hilarious Episodes including never before seen footage of the cast and crew! Take a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of one of the most notorious reality show debacles in history!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time!, June 30, 2009

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Patrick McKinley (San Marcos, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joe Schmo 2 (DVD)

The second season was definitely superior to the first in every way. The ridiculous lampooning of just about every reality show standard is fantastically done: alliances, stupid contests for "immunity" and of course the way-too-self-important immunity ceremony. The stereotypes that REAL reality shows always seem to choose, are all here in hilarious fashion. Not to spoil anything... but there is one moment with a falcon (yes, a real falcon) that is, I swear... the funniest thing I have ever seen on television! Thank you Spike for FINALLY releasing this comedic gem! HIGHLY recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great show, so so DVD, July 24, 2009

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Max (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Joe Schmo 2 (DVD)

I've been waiting for this to reach DVD for years, it's one of the funniest shows I've seen. The DVD is absolutely worth buying, the show itself is a must own, and they did give us the 90 minute episodes that were promised, but whittled down when it was originally broadcast.

But, they had five years to work on this, I wish they had put out a higher priced DVD version with special features for the fans. I would love to know what Tim, Ingrid, and Amanda are up to now. Did Tim ever get his bar? Did he really give all the money to charity? What did Ingrid and Amanda do with the money? What's going on with all the actors now? A commentary track with any of the people from the show that wanted to participate would be appreciated.

But if this is all the studio was willing to spring for, then at least we get to own a great show. I know a lot of people prefer the first season because they loved Matt so much. I liked him too, but I really preferred Tim and Amanda, he was really funny, and she is just so adorable. I have to say, the Bryce character is reason enough to watch this show, the actor did a great job portraying a crazy stalker. Tim's reactions to him are hysterical.

I had to deduct a star because of the lack of special features, but I highly reccomend this DVD.

P.S.: If anybody from the production company happens to read this, I'm sure I speak for all the fans of this show, I would happily double dip if you ever put out another version of this DVD loaded with special features!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great show, not so great quality, July 17, 2009

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ejuggaloe (KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joe Schmo 2 (DVD)

I remember religiously watching Joe Schmo 1 and 2 weekly on SpikeTV. I bought the first DVD set as soon as it came out as I have this one. I give the show 5 stars, I also love how they included the 90 minute episode that was advertised to air but was cut down to a hour. My only complaint is the quality of the episodes aren't so great. I would compare it to watching a Vhs tape of the show recorded on the fastest speed. Actually that may look better than what we have here because there's a lot of digital artifacts and distortion such as a green halo around the skin of anyone in the lightest shadow.
Show: 5 stars
Quality: 2 stars
Overall: 4 stars seems fair right? ok maybe not but I love this show and glad to have it all together on dvd.