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- 8 episodes on two discs
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From the creators of South Park, That's My Bush is two--two!--parodies in one. Matt Stone and Trey Parker take aim at both President George W. Bush and the two-camera sitcom. (Not necessarily in that order.) The acting is over-the-top, the laugh track is on steroids, and George (Timothy Bottoms, The Last Picture Show) is more dopey husband than dopey leader. He even has his own Ralph Kramden-like catch phrase: "One of these days, Laura, I'm gonna punch you in the face!" Laura Bush (Carrie Quinn Dolin) is the brains behind the marriage, while Karl Rove (Kurt Fuller, Auto Focus) is the brains behind the Oval Office. The West Wing is rounded out by sexy secretary Princess (Kristen Miller), sassy housekeeper Maggie (Marcia Wallace, The Bob Newhart Show), and wacky neighbor Larry (John D'Aquino). Though That's My Bush! may sound like liberal propaganda, Stone and Parker throw darts at the Left, too, like the surly pro-choice activist in the pilot ("An Aborted Dinner Date").
That's My Bush! ran for eight episodes, all pre-9/11, before Comedy Central pulled the plug, citing cost concerns rather than low ratings. Topics tackled include the death penalty, gun control, and the war on drugs. If the humor isn't always as "gut-busting" as its writers, including Tony Barbieri (Windy City Heat), seem to think, the show provides Bottoms with one of his best roles. Next to Homer Simpson and Al Bundy, it's hard to imagine a more hapless hubbie. This two-disc collection includes mini-commentaries (a few minutes a pop) from Stone, Parker, and the entire cast on each episode. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Product Description
That’s My Bush!, the live-action series from South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, offers a glimpse of life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as George W. makes his debut in his very own prime time television show. The challenge to the country’s newest President is in balancing the volatile issues of the day with his equally demanding personal life in this parody of the classic sitcom genre.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Slonsky
Format:DVD
If you enjoy your political satire thick with double entendres and really morbidly twisted views; then this is for you. Fans of Southpark might have to be a bit higher on the intelligence scale to understand some of the jokes but, for those of us who have gotten older and still appreciate this duos still going strong famous show...well...it's time to graduate. Sadly this got cancelled before it could be even more relevant. Not only is the president presented as a bumbling idiot...he is presented as a bumbling idiot who tries not to be. Episodes mock all of the current hot button issues of the time while at the same time making a mockery of all 2 camera sitcoms in general. Enjoy the cheesy-ness that is Golden Girls and any other vapid 'teen' sitcom with hollow characters? Then this one is for you. Annoying neighbors, smartass maids, and ditzy sexpot blondes; they are all here! Enjoy what is soon to become a solid cult classic with the dvd release. Where else are you going to see what Stone and Parker can do with a live cast other than whatever future films they attempt to make?
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Moviemike
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Yeah, it's a crime that this series didn't last more than a handful of episodes and a bigger crime that that we have had to wait 5 years for the DVD. Not only a great spoof of Dubya, this is an even greater spoof of the sitcom format.
33 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you're looking for hard-hitting political satire, save your money. Although it has actors playing George W. Bush, Laura Bush and Karl Rove, "That's My Bush" is not remotely about the real Bush administration.
Rather, the show is a parody of formulaic television. The premise is a standard family situation comedy about an ordinary doofus whose job just happens to be President of the United States. Tour groups walk through the living room during family fights. An obnoxious neighbor walks right in whenever he likes. The laugh track is one of the most important elements of the show, over-reacting to deliberately lame jokes and supplying dirty hoots whenever the president's dumb blonde secretary walks into a room. There's a tagline (clearly inspired by The Honeymooners) repeated at the end of every episode, with the "audience" joining in: "One of these days, I'm gonna punch you right in the face."
Each episode combines a serious topic with a timeworn TV situation: drug control and trouble with the mother-in-law, or missile defense and an illegal cable-TV hookup. Don't expect any light to be shed on the serious topics. It's all played for laughs.
If you're easily offended, save your money. There aren't many subjects Matt Stone and Trey Parker consider off-limits. The show isn't as scatological as South Park, but if you're prone to offense-taking, Stone and Parker are out to get you, and they're almost certainly going to succeed. If you can take it, there is some hilarious stuff here.
It's good there were only 8 episodes -- many more would have run the risk of turning it into one more goofy situation comedy.
Each episode includes an audio commentary track with Stone and Parker, and another commentary track with the entire regular cast. But, if you buy DVDs primarily for the "extras," save your money. Each commentary lasts only a few minutes at the beginning of the episode. There are no other extras.
If, in spite of all these warnings to save your money, you buy this anyway -- well, I think you'll enjoy it. I did.
Rather, the show is a parody of formulaic television. The premise is a standard family situation comedy about an ordinary doofus whose job just happens to be President of the United States. Tour groups walk through the living room during family fights. An obnoxious neighbor walks right in whenever he likes. The laugh track is one of the most important elements of the show, over-reacting to deliberately lame jokes and supplying dirty hoots whenever the president's dumb blonde secretary walks into a room. There's a tagline (clearly inspired by The Honeymooners) repeated at the end of every episode, with the "audience" joining in: "One of these days, I'm gonna punch you right in the face."
Each episode combines a serious topic with a timeworn TV situation: drug control and trouble with the mother-in-law, or missile defense and an illegal cable-TV hookup. Don't expect any light to be shed on the serious topics. It's all played for laughs.
If you're easily offended, save your money. There aren't many subjects Matt Stone and Trey Parker consider off-limits. The show isn't as scatological as South Park, but if you're prone to offense-taking, Stone and Parker are out to get you, and they're almost certainly going to succeed. If you can take it, there is some hilarious stuff here.
It's good there were only 8 episodes -- many more would have run the risk of turning it into one more goofy situation comedy.
Each episode includes an audio commentary track with Stone and Parker, and another commentary track with the entire regular cast. But, if you buy DVDs primarily for the "extras," save your money. Each commentary lasts only a few minutes at the beginning of the episode. There are no other extras.
If, in spite of all these warnings to save your money, you buy this anyway -- well, I think you'll enjoy it. I did.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
What "1700 PENN" could have been
I first saw this on amazon, and was curious about it. I got it from my library, watched it, and laughed my head off. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jackrush
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!
This is a zany, quirky, funny show which is jam packed with fun and pun! Whether you liked or hated President Bush, you will love this series!
Published 1 month ago by K. Sartor
3.0 out of 5 stars
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Published 2 months ago by JOSEPH D. STEPHENS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I was very disappointed when Comedy Central caved to political influence and pulled this show off the air. Very poor commercial judgment. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Heck
5.0 out of 5 stars
thats my bush
this is to much crap to write, i won't be doing this again but i loved the dvd it was perfect
Published 14 months ago by chevyk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Funny!
I saw this show back in 2001 on Comedy Central. My favorite episode is when George mistakes ecstasy for aspirin and he gets high on national television! Read more
Published on February 26, 2011 by Sandra Granato
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious & Short Lived
This show, while extremely short lived, is hilarious. If you're a fan of South Park or movies/projects by Matt Stone & Trey Parker, I would recommend this show!
Published on October 12, 2010 by chelc260
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!
One of the funniest series ever! The episode of the War on Drugs should have won an Emmy. Regardless of your political standing, you will laugh yourself silly with this! Enjoy!
Published on August 28, 2010 by Shanon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Set is priced low which is good, but quality of the product is not...
This set includes all 8 episodes from the short lived series. The special features are crap, and even the episode commentaries end about 5 minutes into the episode with the last... Read more
Published on September 26, 2009 by Chandler V
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
Arrived on time and as described.
Six episodes. Two very funny. Two okay. Two ho-hum.
Okay then:
Eight episodes. Read more
Six episodes. Two very funny. Two okay. Two ho-hum.
Okay then:
Eight episodes. Read more
Published on July 4, 2009 by royal nonesuch
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