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That's My Bush! The Definitive Collection
Starring: That's My Bush Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Paramount Number of Items: 2 Region Code: 1 Release Date: October 24, 2006 Running Time: 176 minutes Theatrical Release Date: April 04, 2001
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.Features:Additional ScenesBloopersCommentaryPhoto GallerySystem Requirements:Run Time: 176 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR UPC: 097368890640 Manufacturer No: 889064
Amazon.com: 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
Too Bad The Series Was So Short Lived I thought this was one of the funniest comedy series I had ever seen. Makes me wonder if the Bush Administration didn't put a stop to this series. The Barbara Bush character's low opinion of her daughter-in-law Laura is hilarious. I wish there were more episodes.
Absolutely hilarious and daring!! Even though the Bush Administration is winding down, this is still absolutely funny. I can't believe they got away with the eight episodes they did produce. It was almost like "The Spitting Image", but with live actors. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, and Independent, or whatever else, if you need a good laugh, this DVD is for you!
Thats My Bush Comedy channel at its best. Really sad that they didn't continue with it. 911 took the wind outa their sails. If you want to laugh at some political satire this one is for you. I enjoyed it!
One of these days, Laura, I'm gonna punch you in the face! Trey Parker and Matt Stone had a gem when this show was in play - and then 9/11 came and rearranged the way we were allowed to see the world. That's sad, too, because this show was unique in its own right and it made Bush seem (this is hard to type) likeable. Much like Norm walking through the doors of Cheers, Bush walking through the doors of The White House had that type of impact. There were the other characters that we needed, too: there was the Dr. of Death himself (Jack K.), their neighbor that always told a bad joke and always did something that got George in trouble (like stealing cable or filling his hollow head with painful question marks), Laura, Karl R., their housekeeper, and the eyecandy named Princess. It had a sitcom format, made people laugh, but had a political undertone that didn't overwhelm or preach but did pull a South Park on the viewer.
The issues were complex: Star Wars works and Bush accidentally hits the button. George talks to Ms. Cleo and she says he is in danger - so he bans the NRA and gets a visit from Moses. Pro-life/Pro-Choice - the horror of an abortion that lived versus a woman who says her body is her own. George and Laura's cat is ancient and they decide it is suffering, so they call in Dr. Death to help their cat go out in style.
There are only eight of these episodes and the plotlines are a little more complex than this, but the eight are a must see for anyone that wants a good laugh and doesn't want to be preached to in their political satire. In addition, there are a lot of extras on the disk that are funny and rewarding, making this buy a great buy for fans of Parker and Stone and for those who do not like them as well. It is something different - this isn't one of their movies, is not South Park, and is even good to go back to when the day is young and you want to remember something better from 2001.
I Love This Show! I remember when it first came on, I thought they were hilarious! Trey Parker & Matt Stone were awesome to think of this. It not only spoofs political things, but it spoofs sitcoms. Everyone did an awesome job. My two favorite episodes is when George does drugs and when he gets fired and takes a bunch of jobs. It sucks they cancelled it! They could have done so many more things!
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