The Michael Richards Show
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The Michael Richards Show is a sitcom that debuted on NBC
in 2000. The show starred Michael Richards
as reality-challenged but successful private detective Vic Nardozza who gets the job done despite his unconventional methods.
, stopped production, Michael Richards
reteamed with three former Seinfeld writers/producers in a comedy caper about a private eye
in Los Angeles
. When originally conceived, Richards wanted to differentiate his character from Kramer
, the role he immortalized on Seinfeld. However, the network disagreed and decided that character would share characteristics with his previous role. The show received generally negative reviews and was cancelled within two months due to poor ratings.
), a lanky and clumsy private investigator
working for McKay Investigative Services. Throughout the show, misunderstandings and screw-ups get in the way of the cases, but Nardozza always ends up getting the job done.
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
in 2000. The show starred Michael Richards
Michael Richards
Michael Anthony Richards is an American actor, comedian, writer and television producer, best known for his portrayal of the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on the television sitcom Seinfeld....
as reality-challenged but successful private detective Vic Nardozza who gets the job done despite his unconventional methods.
History
After his previous show, SeinfeldSeinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
, stopped production, Michael Richards
Michael Richards
Michael Anthony Richards is an American actor, comedian, writer and television producer, best known for his portrayal of the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on the television sitcom Seinfeld....
reteamed with three former Seinfeld writers/producers in a comedy caper about a private eye
Private investigator
A private investigator , private detective or inquiry agent, is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private detectives/investigators often work for attorneys in civil cases. Many work for insurance companies to investigate suspicious claims...
in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. When originally conceived, Richards wanted to differentiate his character from Kramer
Cosmo Kramer
Cosmo Kramer, usually referred to as simply "Kramer", is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld , played by Michael Richards...
, the role he immortalized on Seinfeld. However, the network disagreed and decided that character would share characteristics with his previous role. The show received generally negative reviews and was cancelled within two months due to poor ratings.
Show summary
The show is about Vic Nardozza (Michael RichardsMichael Richards
Michael Anthony Richards is an American actor, comedian, writer and television producer, best known for his portrayal of the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on the television sitcom Seinfeld....
), a lanky and clumsy private investigator
Private investigator
A private investigator , private detective or inquiry agent, is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private detectives/investigators often work for attorneys in civil cases. Many work for insurance companies to investigate suspicious claims...
working for McKay Investigative Services. Throughout the show, misunderstandings and screw-ups get in the way of the cases, but Nardozza always ends up getting the job done.
Episode list
| Title | Original airdate | Episode # | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Pilot" | Unaired | Pilot | 245301 |
| "Mr. Irresistible" | October 24, 2000 | 1 | 245302 |
| "Simplification" | October 31, 2000 | 2 | 245304 |
| "Discrimination" | November 14, 2000 | 3 | 245306 |
| "The Identity Loan" | November 21 2000 | 4 | 245303 |
| "The Nursing Home" | November 28, 2000 | 5 | 245307 |
| "It's Only Personal" | December 5, 2000 | 6 | 245305 |
| "USA Toy" | December 12, 2000 | 7 | 245308 |
| "The Consultant" | December 19, 2000 | 8 | 245309 |