Ben Stiller Show

Pros: Great showcase for talented performers, spot-on parodies.

Cons: Funny in 1992, but tired now. Worthless filler between sketches. Features/commentary don't add much.

The Bottom Line: Still offers laughs today, but hasn’t necessarily withstood the test of time. Recommended only if you're a fan from "back in the day" or way into the parody/satire genre.

Review: The Ben Stiller Show has been described as "the funniest show you never saw". After an early version of the show ran on MTV, Fox offered Ben a development deal that resulted in 12 episodes that cruelly ran against "60 Minutes” in 1992-1993. ...

Pros: Flashback to the early 90's.

Cons: Very few genuine laughs. Parodies drag on too long and are repeated too quickly.

The Bottom Line: I had high expectations, but when I viewed this in a group laughter was extremely rare. There just isn't enough material to justify a 13 episode TV show.

Review: This DVD has disappointed me pretty badly. Although I am very happy to have finally been able to see the famously canceled 'Ben Stiller Show', I was not happy to find that the show provided me and my viewing companions with very few genuine laughs. For ...