The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show

2004TV ShowEnded10 SeasonsEnglish

Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten years. Other than fighting with co-worker Mimi, his hobbies include drinking beer and not being able to get dates. To make a few extra bucks he has a micro-brewery going in his garage with his buddies.

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IMDb7.1/10
Google Users85%
Director: Teryl B. Rothenberg, Gerry Cohen, Rob Schiller, Bob Koherr, Linda Mendoza, David Mirkin, Tony Singletary, Jeff Melman, Andrew D. Weyman, Alan Myerson, Joel Zwick, Lee Shallat-Chemel, Michael Zinberg, Brian K. Roberts, Leonard R. Stern, Tony Wharmby, Gail Harvey, Terry Hughes, Ken Whittingham, Kelly Sandefur, James Widdoes, Chris Koch, Gil Junger, Jonathan Frakkes, Jeffrey D. Brown, Barnet Kellman, Jeff Margolis, Mark Cendrowski, Rich Thorne, Chris DubbsGenres: Sitcom, Comedy

Plot Summary

The Drew Carey Show follows the everyday lives of Drew Carey, a fictionalized version of himself, and his eccentric friends and co-workers at a Cleveland department store. Drew navigates workplace dynamics, romantic entanglements, and the general absurdity of life with his pals Lewis, Oswald, and Mimi. The series is known for its surreal humor, pop culture references, and its iconic theme song.

Critical Reception

The Drew Carey Show was generally well-received by critics and audiences during its run, praised for its unique brand of surreal humor, relatable characters, and Drew Carey's deadpan delivery. While it didn't always reach the critical heights of some other sitcoms, it maintained a loyal fanbase and was considered a solid performer in its time slot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky and surreal humor that set it apart from other sitcoms.
  • Drew Carey's relatable everyman persona and deadpan delivery were often highlighted as strengths.
  • The ensemble cast, particularly Ryan Stiles and Diedrich Bader, received positive mentions for their comedic timing.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the show's unique sense of humor and the chemistry among the main cast. Many viewers appreciated its departure from typical sitcom formulas and found Drew Carey's character endearing. Some felt the humor could be hit-or-miss at times, but overall, it was considered a fun and watchable comedy.

Fun Fact

The show's iconic theme song, 'Five O'Clock World,' was originally a 1966 hit for the band The Vogues. Drew Carey himself was a big fan of the song and fought to have it used as the show's theme.

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