Unusually Thicke
A reality-sitcom hybrid following Alan Thicke's fictionalized family life.
Unusually Thicke is a Canadian-American mockumentary that debuted in 2014, blending reality TV with improvised comedy to create a fictionalized look at actor Alan Thicke’s home life. The main cast includes Thicke, his wife Tanya Callau, and teenage son Carter, while his adult sons Brennan and Robin appear occasionally. Produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment, it aired on Pop in the U.S. and Slice in Canada.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Starring
- Alan Thicke
- Tanya Callau
- Carter Thicke
- Brennan Thicke
- Robin Thicke
- Country
- Canada; United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 28
- Company
- Peacock Alley Entertainment
- Network
- Slice (Canada, season 1)
- HGTV (Canada, season 2)
- Pop (U.S.)
Facts from the source article.
Background
The series completed its first season run in June 2014, after which its renewal for a second season was announced. The second season aired in Canada under the title Unusually Thicke: Under Construction, and centred on Thicke and his family doing a renovation project on their home. In Canada, Under Construction aired on HGTV in 2015, although in the United States it aired on Pop under the original Unusually Thicke title beginning in September 2016. Thicke died of a heart attack on December 13, 2016, soon after the second season completed its U.S. television run. Pop subsequently announced plans to rerun the entire series between December 19 and December 23 in tribute to Thicke. Peacock Alley initially left open the possibility that the show could continue production with the focus shifted to other surviving family members, but no further episodes of the show have been produced.
Did You Know?
- The series was billed as a "reality-sitcom hybrid", combining a reality television format with improvisational comedy.
- The series garnered a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Reality/Competition Program or Series at the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Unusually Thicke are there?
Unusually Thicke has 28 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did Unusually Thicke first air?
Unusually Thicke first aired on 16 April 2014.
When did Unusually Thicke end?
Unusually Thicke last aired on 15 October 2015.
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