It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986)
Synopsis
Garry Shandling stars as himself, a neurotic, sardonic stand-up comedian who just happens to be aware he is a sitcom character. Garry spends just as much time interacting with the studio audience as he does the regular cast members, performing monologues and show-closing summations of the episode's events. However, everyone knows they're on TV, not just Garry; and the audience (itself a character) is often involved in the storyline.
Creator
Garry Shandling, Bernie Brillstein, Brad Grey
Network
Showtime
Episodes
The Day Garry Moved In
Comic Garry Shandling moves into Vanna White's former condominium, has his furniture stolen and makes a date with a beautiful cable installer.
Grant Gets Broken
Garry baby-sits Pete and Jackie's son, Grant.
Garry Throws a Surprise Party
Garry throws a surprise birthday party for his mother that gives her a heart attack, so he seeks solace from Father Guido Sarducci.
Foul Ball
Grant is made a social outcast when his father bungles a foul ball at a Dodgers game.
The Graduate
Garry is seduced by Mrs. Robertson, but he's in love with her daughter.
It's Garry's Problem, But it's JoJo's Show
Garry's attempt to focus the entire episode on contest winner Jodi Jones goes awry when Nancy's nymphomaniac friend arrives for a visit.
Garry Met a Girl Named Maria
Garry marries a Guatemalan woman named Maria to save her from deportation.
Grant's Date
Garry chaperones Grant's first date, but the starstruck girl pays more attention to Garry.
Pete Has an Affair
Pete is full of guilt after having an affair.
Fate
Garry tries to alter fate when a psychic tells him that something bad is going to happen to Nancy on her upcoming date.
The Morning After
Garry hosts a party for Pete's parents' anniversary. No one will talk to him the next day, but he doesn't know why.
Sarah
Garry's ex is back in town, and he's interested again.
Laffie
Garry wants to keep a collie he finds, but Leonard won't let him.
Dial L for Laundry
Garry meets a woman in the condo laundry room, but has to contend with her ex.
Dinner with Garry
Garry sets his mother up on a date with his doctor.
Force Boxman
Garry is cast as the lead in a new police drama, so Red Buttons takes over the show.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Status
Ended
Seasons
4
Episodes
72
Production
Our Production Company, Showtime Networks
