Big Lake (TV series)
A disgraced banker schemes with old friends in his hometown.
Big Lake, a Comedy Central sitcom, premiered on August 17, 2010, and ran for a single season. Initially conceived as a starring project for Jon Heder, he left just before production began, and Chris Gethard took over. The network ordered ten episodes with an option for ninety more to reach syndication, but after declining a second season, the option was never exercised.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Creator
- Lew Morton
- Starring
- Chris Gethard
- Horatio Sanz
- Chris Parnell
- Deborah Rush
- Dylan Blue
- James Rebhorn
- Composer
- Kyle Crusham; Kevin Hoetger
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
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Did You Know?
- The series was picked up using a similar model as Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Meet The Browns.
- Josh's mother Linda's obliviousness is likely caused by her addiction to diet pills.
Cast
Chris Gethard portrays Josh Franklin, a disgraced Wall Street hotshot who lost his job and all his money and moves back in with his parents. Horatio Sanz plays Glenn Cordoba, Josh's childhood best friend recently released from prison. Chris Parnell appears as Chris Henkel, Josh's favorite high school teacher who does not remember Josh and hates teaching while also serving as Deputy Mayor of Big Lake. Deborah Rush plays Linda Franklin, Josh's overly cheerful mother whose obliviousness may stem from a diet pill addiction. Dylan Blue portrays Jeremy Franklin, Josh's little brother who appears involved in criminal activities. James Rebhorn plays Carl Franklin, Josh's father who despises Josh for losing his life savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Big Lake (TV series)?
Big Lake was created by Lew Morton.
How many episodes of Big Lake (TV series) are there?
Big Lake has 10 episodes across 1 season.
When did Big Lake (TV series) end?
Big Lake last aired on 14 September 2010.
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