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By Cindy Davis | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (7)



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Like a lot of comedians, Chris Elliott is one you either love or despise. Those of us who love him have been sitting around since his idiotically brilliant series, “Get a Life,” wondering when he’s coming back. I cannot take one minute of Jim Carey or Adam Sandler (except in Punch Drunk Love) without wanting to throw myself in front of a heavy, wheeled vehicle, and yet Elliott’s juvenile, whiny, puffy, bald nonsense gives me the giggles. He’s one of those guys who might live around the corner and irritate the fork out of you, but somehow, on television his shtick works.

Produced by Conan O’Brien’s Conaco, “Eagleheart” has Elliot goofing around with the “Walker, Texas Ranger” premise; he plays U.S. Marshal Chris Monsanto, an over-the-top violent and of course, idiotic law enforcement officer who has yet to be able to keep a partner alive. If you thought Chuck Norris was a few brain cells light, Elliot promises to bring stupid to new levels. And if you’re in a hurry for a laugh, the show’s 15 minute format might be just the quick fix you need. Here’s a clip:

“Eagleheart” airs on Adult Swim, Thursdays at midnight and co-stars Michael Gladis (“Mad Men”), Maria Thayer (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Brett Gelman.









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Comments

I always liked Elliot on Late Night, and his guest spots in other series and supporting roles in films, but I can't watch the trailer as I reside in Canuckistan.

Baws.

Off to watch last nights episode of Archer.

Posted by: Groundloop at February 11, 2011 7:43 PM

I don't know. I just came in for the R.E.M.

Posted by: godzilla_foil at February 11, 2011 7:50 PM

STAND!

Posted by: stopthemadness formerly and currently known as Angry Black Lady at February 11, 2011 8:53 PM

You forgot to mention that two episodes have aired as of this post. And that one of them was ok. And that what you liked as a child might be shit as an adult.

Posted by: Seth at February 12, 2011 2:25 AM

Well let's just say his shtick works, some, of the time. This is one of 'em though. Folks better start recognizing Adult Swim as one of the better sources for comedy.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at February 12, 2011 2:38 PM

I just love Chris Elliott's comedy, including Cabin Boy and especially Get A Life. Of course, I haven't seen these in 20 years, but I still think I'm already predisposed to loving Eagleheart.

Posted by: sars at February 12, 2011 6:14 PM

I was big fan of Cabin Boy and Get A Life, too, and this made me chuckle at first. But then I saw it was on Adult Swim and damn it!

In my day, Carton Network aired cartoons!

/impressionofoldnewhampshireman

Posted by: RobP at February 13, 2011 9:31 AM