The Idiot Box (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1991, The Idiot Box is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The Idiot Box is an American sketch comedy television series created by Alex Winter, Tom Stern and Tim Burns, which ran on MTV from 1990-1991. After the success of Bill & Ted, MTV hired Winter, Stern, and Burns to develop a half-hour sketch comedy show for the network. As the channel was still strictly music-oriented at the time, The Idiot Box was mainly a showcase for popular music videos, but with a series of sketches, fake commercials, and parodies shown in between. Therefore, although an episode ran 30 minutes, there were only 7 to 11 minutes worth of sketches.
Who’s in it. The Idiot Box stars Lee Arenberg as Benzini / Mr. McFee, Tom Stern as Lockjaw, Danny Cooksey as Jared Huggins / Prank Caller and Ricki Lake as Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Idiot Box has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idiot Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idiot Box tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idiot Box (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Idiot Box change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Idiot Box worth watching?
- The Idiot Box holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Idiot Box?
- The Idiot Box stars Lee Arenberg, Tom Stern, Danny Cooksey, Ricki Lake and Alex Winter.
- When was The Idiot Box released?
- The Idiot Box was released in 1991.