The Paula Poundstone Show

The Paula Poundstone Show
GenreVariety show
StarringPaula Poundstone
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3 (1 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesABC Productions
Burns & Burns
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseOctober 30 (1993-10-30) –
November 6, 1993 (1993-11-06)

The Paula Poundstone Show is an American variety show that aired on Saturday night from October 30, 1993 to November 6, 1993. The premiere episode aired at 10:00 pm before moving to 9:00 pm for its second episode.[1] The second episode finished 96th in the Nielsen ratings.[2] The show was canceled after airing its second episode.[2]

Premise

The show was a mix of topical comedy, music and audience participation.[3]

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Episode One"Art WolffKen LaZebnikOctober 30, 1993 (1993-10-30)
Lily Tomlin is the guest. Paula uses Oreo cookies to explain TV ratings. She sends out a camera crew to find one of the Nielsen families, and she asks a group of economists questions while spinning in a teacup ride. Sam Donaldson reads Where the Wild Things Are in its entirety.
2"Episode Two"UnknownUnknownNovember 6, 1993 (1993-11-06)
Carl Lewis, Sam Donaldson and Paul Simon are the guests. Paula travels to Boise, Idaho to talk to a movie theatre goer.
3"Episode Three"TBDTBDUNAIRED
Paula receives tips on auto maintenance, and she observes a group of penguins.

References

  1. ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 919. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. ^ a b Duffy, Mike (November 16, 1993). "'Poundstone' Axed After 2 Shows". Knight-Ridder Newspapers. Albuquerque Journal. p. 2.
  3. ^ TV Guide. "The Paula Poundstone Show Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-21.