Strip Mall
Tammi Tyler is an ex-child actress who, at 12, murdered her adult co-star after eating a PCP laced cupcake. Now, as an adult, Tammi works as a waitress at the Funky Fox, a bar located in the Plaza del Toro. In the first episode, Tammi marries the owner of Starbrite Cleaners, Harvey Krudup, who she thought was worth millions, but realized that Starbrite's lone location was at the Plaza. For the rest of the show's run, Tammi tries to end her marriage.
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Plot Summary
Strip Mall was a short-lived sketch comedy series that aired on Comedy Central. The show featured a cast of comedians performing various skits, often set in or around a typical suburban strip mall. The humor derived from the mundane, absurd, and often relatable characters and situations encountered in such an environment.
Critical Reception
Strip Mall received a mixed to negative reception during its brief run. Critics often cited a lack of originality and inconsistent humor as major drawbacks. While some individual sketches might have garnered mild amusement, the series as a whole failed to make a significant impact on audiences or critics.
What Reviewers Say
- Relied too heavily on predictable tropes.
- Lacked a cohesive comedic voice.
- Sketches were often hit-or-miss, with more misses than hits.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for 'Strip Mall (2001)' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment. However, given its short run and general critical reception, it's unlikely to have garnered a substantial or overwhelmingly positive audience response.
Fun Fact
Despite its short run, "Strip Mall" featured early work from several comedians who would later find more significant success in television and film, including David Krumholtz and Mary Elizabeth Ellis.
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