The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 2001, The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool is a comedy, documentary and tv movie film directed by Matthew Diamond.
What it’s about. This PBS special, concocted in support of the wickedly witty Firesign Theatre's "The Bride of Firesign" CD, has the comedy troupe delivering high-octane humor in a number of classic bits. Featured are skits such as "How Can You Be in Two Places at Once When You're Not Anywhere at All" and "Hand Me the Pliers," and characters such as Nick Danger, Jack Poet and Bebop Lobo. Extras include a documentary, excerpts from audio rehearsals and more.
Who’s in it. The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool stars Phil Proctor as Self, David Ossman as Self, Peter Bergman as Self and Philip Austin as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool worth watching?
- The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, documentary and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool?
- The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool stars Phil Proctor, David Ossman, Peter Bergman, Philip Austin and John Goodman.
- When was The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool released?
- The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool was released in 2001.