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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
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| image = MANswers opening.PNG
| name = Manswers
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| genre = [[Documentary film|Documentary]]<br>[[television comedy|Comedy]]
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| image = MANswers opening.PNG
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| genre = [[Documentary film|Documentary]]/[[Comedy]]
| writer =
| director =
| executive_producer = Adam Cohen<br>Cara Tapper<br>Joanna Vernetti<br>Akifumi Takuma<br>Michael Schelp
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| producer =
| producer =
| company = Super Delicious
| company = [[Fujisankei Communications International]]<br>Super Delicious
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| runtime = approx. 20 minutes
| distributor = [[Fujisankei Communications International]]
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| country = United States
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| runtime = approx. 20 minutes
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| language = English
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| country = United States
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| network = [[Spike (TV network)|Spike]]
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| language = English
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| first_aired = {{Start date|2007|9|19}}
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| network = [[Spike (TV network)|Spike]]
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| last_aired = {{End date|2011|2|3}}
| picture_format = [[480i]] ([[Standard-definition television|SDTV]]),<br/>[[1080i]] ([[High-definition television|HDTV]])
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| num_seasons = 4
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| first_aired = {{Start date|2007|9|19}}
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| num_episodes = 39
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| last_aired = {{End date|2011|2|3}}
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| list_episodes = List of MANswers episodes
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| num_seasons = 4
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| num_episodes = 39
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| list_episodes = List of MANswers episodes
| website = http://www.spike.com/show/22792
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'''''Manswers''''' is a late night comedy series that premiered on [[Spike (TV channel)|Spike]] on September 19, 2007.
'''''Manswers''''' (spelt onscreen as '''''MANswers: Faster & Harder''''' in season three, and '''''MANswers: Shock & Awe''''' in season four) is an American late night comedy series that premiered on [[Spike (TV channel)|Spike]] on September 19, 2007.


The series is produced by reality television production company, SuperDelicious, and aired on [[Spike (TV channel)|Spike]]. The executive producers are Adam Cohen, Cara Tapper, Joanna Vernetti, Akifumi Takuma, and [[Michael Schelp]]. It garnered an average of 1.1 million viewers during its first year among a specific target audience.<ref>[http://www.spike.com/blog/manswers-comes-to/66522] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100701013312/http://www.spike.com/blog/manswers-comes-to/66522 |date=July 1, 2010 }}</ref>
The series is produced by reality television production company, SuperDelicious, and aired on Spike. The executive producers are Adam Cohen, Cara Tapper, Joanna Vernetti, Akifumi Takuma, and Michael Schelp. It garnered an average of 1.1 million viewers during its first year among a specific target audience.<ref>[http://www.spike.com/blog/manswers-comes-to/66522] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100701013312/http://www.spike.com/blog/manswers-comes-to/66522 |date=July 1, 2010 }}</ref>


The first season consisted of 9 half-hour episodes. The second season showed 13 episodes of similar material.
The first season consisted of 9 half-hour episodes. The second season showed 13 episodes of similar material.


''MANswers'', a portmanteau of ''man'' + ''answers'', is a satire aimed at predominately male audiences, primarily aged 18–40. Questions of a comical nature are asked and answered which usually relate to women and dating tips, sex-related questions and trivia, [[defense mechanisms]] in harmful situations, and firearms. Specialists with Masters and PhD degrees are brought in and give information.
''MANswers'', a portmanteau of ''man'' + ''answers'', is a satire aimed at predominantly male audiences, primarily aged 18–40. Questions of a comical nature are asked and answered which usually relate to women and dating tips, sex-related questions and trivia, [[defense mechanisms]] in harmful situations, and firearms. Specialists with Masters and PhD degrees are brought in and give information.

''MANswers'' US TV rating varies from episode to episode. It can be from TV-14-D,L,S,V to TV-MA-(D),L,S,V. The average rating is TV-MA.


==Overview==
==Overview==
''MANswers'' has a magazine style format which discusses hypothetical questions believed to be the type men discuss. It has a narrator who talks about the topics, usually over a reenactment, with footage of women dancing, beer being poured, or nun-chucks. The narrator shouts MANSWERS and an explosion happens.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_rkgIVxjGI|title=Manswers - Comedy Time|date=2008-08-27|access-date=2020-04-10|website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>[http://current.com/shows/infomania/89053766_do-boobs-float.htm] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903002238/http://current.com/shows/infomania/89053766_do-boobs-float.htm |date=September 3, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0942628/|title=MANswers (2007– )|publisher=IMDb.com|accessdate=2015-07-23}}</ref>
''MANswers'' has a magazine style format which discusses hypothetical questions believed to be the type men discuss. It has a narrator who talks about the topics, usually over a reenactment, with footage of women dancing, beer being poured, or nun-chucks. The narrator shouts MANSWERS and an explosion happens.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_rkgIVxjGI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/B_rkgIVxjGI |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Manswers - Comedy Time|date=2008-08-27|access-date=2020-04-10|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[http://current.com/shows/infomania/89053766_do-boobs-float.htm] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903002238/http://current.com/shows/infomania/89053766_do-boobs-float.htm |date=September 3, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0942628/|title=MANswers (2007– )|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=2015-07-23}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Bobbi Billard]] (Hot Teacher / Lingerie Model / Poker Girl in Opening Credits) (31 episodes, 2007–2010)
*[[Bobbi Billard]] (Hot Teacher / Lingerie Model / Poker Girl in Opening Credits) (31 episodes, 2007–2010)
*Matt Short (Narrator / Voice) (29 episodes, 2007–2010)
*Matt Short (Narrator / Voice) (29 episodes, 2007–2010)
*Elizabeth Deo (Various Roles) (20 episodes, 2009-2011)
*Ward Roberts (20 episodes, 2008–2010)
*Ward Roberts (20 episodes, 2008–2010)
*Heidi Shepherd (Various roles) (20 episodes, 2008–2010)
*Heidi Shepherd (Various roles) (20 episodes, 2008–2010)
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*Monier West (Moneer Yaqubi) (9 episodes, 2007)
*Monier West (Moneer Yaqubi) (9 episodes, 2007)
*[[Riley Steele]] (1 episode, 2010)
*[[Riley Steele]] (1 episode, 2010)
*Kaye Marie Talise


==Reception==
==Reception==
Comedian [[Eric Andre]] said about the show "If [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim Magazine]] and crystal meth had a baby, it would give anal birth to the show Manswers". He also says that the show is just about boobs and farts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7HOFRlVSY0|title=Eric Andre's Lethal Sexts|date=2011-03-18|access-date=April 10, 2020|publisher=LopezTonight|website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DS0W7ttplg|title=Eric Andrè - Manswers (Stand Up Comedy)|date=2013-02-21|access-date=2020-04-10|website=YouTube.com|publisher=Laugh Factory}}</ref>
Comedian [[Eric Andre]] said about the show "If [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim Magazine]] and crystal meth had a baby, it would give anal birth to the show Manswers". He also says that the show is just about boobs and farts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7HOFRlVSY0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/z7HOFRlVSY0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Eric Andre's Lethal Sexts|date=2011-03-18|access-date=April 10, 2020|publisher=LopezTonight|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DS0W7ttplg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/4DS0W7ttplg |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Eric Andrè - Manswers (Stand Up Comedy)|date=2013-02-21|access-date=2020-04-10|website=YouTube.com|publisher=Laugh Factory}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0942628|title=MANswers}}
*{{IMDb title|id=0942628|title=MANswers}}
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*[http://current.com/items/89053766_do_boobs_float A review of MANswers] by [[infoMania]]
*{{tv.com show|manswers|MANswers}}
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*[http://current.com/items/89053766_do_boobs_float A review of MANswers] by [[Infomania (TV Series)|infoMania]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100809030939/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/features/article_1430021.php/Confessions_of_a_MANswers_addict Confessions of a MANswers addict by April MacIntyre MonstersandCritics.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100809030939/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/features/article_1430021.php/Confessions_of_a_MANswers_addict Confessions of a MANswers addict by April MacIntyre MonstersandCritics.com]
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[[Category:2000s American late-night television series]]
[[Category:2000s American late-night television series]]
[[Category:2010s American late-night television series]]
[[Category:2010s American late-night television series]]
[[Category:English-language television shows]]
[[Category:American English-language television shows]]

Latest revision as of 15:32, 28 October 2024

Manswers
GenreDocumentary
Comedy
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes39 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersAdam Cohen
Cara Tapper
Joanna Vernetti
Akifumi Takuma
Michael Schelp
Running timeapprox. 20 minutes
Production companiesFujisankei Communications International
Super Delicious
Original release
NetworkSpike
ReleaseSeptember 19, 2007 (2007-09-19) –
February 3, 2011 (2011-02-03)

Manswers (spelt onscreen as MANswers: Faster & Harder in season three, and MANswers: Shock & Awe in season four) is an American late night comedy series that premiered on Spike on September 19, 2007.

The series is produced by reality television production company, SuperDelicious, and aired on Spike. The executive producers are Adam Cohen, Cara Tapper, Joanna Vernetti, Akifumi Takuma, and Michael Schelp. It garnered an average of 1.1 million viewers during its first year among a specific target audience.[1]

The first season consisted of 9 half-hour episodes. The second season showed 13 episodes of similar material.

MANswers, a portmanteau of man + answers, is a satire aimed at predominantly male audiences, primarily aged 18–40. Questions of a comical nature are asked and answered which usually relate to women and dating tips, sex-related questions and trivia, defense mechanisms in harmful situations, and firearms. Specialists with Masters and PhD degrees are brought in and give information.

Overview

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MANswers has a magazine style format which discusses hypothetical questions believed to be the type men discuss. It has a narrator who talks about the topics, usually over a reenactment, with footage of women dancing, beer being poured, or nun-chucks. The narrator shouts MANSWERS and an explosion happens.[2][3][4]

Cast

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  • Bobbi Billard (Hot Teacher / Lingerie Model / Poker Girl in Opening Credits) (31 episodes, 2007–2010)
  • Matt Short (Narrator / Voice) (29 episodes, 2007–2010)
  • Elizabeth Deo (Various Roles) (20 episodes, 2009-2011)
  • Ward Roberts (20 episodes, 2008–2010)
  • Heidi Shepherd (Various roles) (20 episodes, 2008–2010)
  • Eric Martic (Nightclub patron) (19 episodes, 2007–2008)
  • Destiny Monique (Model) (13 episodes, 2008–2010)
  • Luke Barnett (Stoner Joe) (3 episodes, 2007)
  • Miki Black (Cop / Various Characters) (7 episodes, 2007)
  • Nadia Dawn (Lisa Loveland) (13 episodes, 2007)
  • Bobby DiPasquale (Boyfriend) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Kimberly Evan (Swedish Woman) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Garrett Forbes (Hero Guy #2) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Stacey Hayes (Nagging Girl / Massage Therapist / Watermelon's / Beach Babe / Hot Blonde Girl / Pretty Woman / Hottie on Treadmill) (7 episodes, 2007-2008)
  • Jacqueline Hickel (Girlfriend) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Britten Kelley (Hot Beach Bunny) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Lamont King (Himself) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Lance Kramer (Poker King & Beer Chugger) (3 episodes, 2007)
  • Jay Laisne (Organ Doctor / South African) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Eric Martic (Nightclub Patron) (19 episodes, 2007-2008)
  • Mike Nielsen (Kung Fu Nerd) (9 episodes, 2007)
  • Carl Peterson (Car Highjacker / Patient) (2 episodes, 2007)
  • Rob Polonsky (Himself) (3 episodes, 2007)
  • Flood Reed (Organ Donor / Redneck / Carjacker) (3 episodes, 2007)
  • Bobby Rice (Couch Friend) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Zander Schaus (Kidney Donor / Date Guy / Car Jacked / Bar Buddy) (4 episodes, 2007)
  • Michael Strynkowski (Roommate) (1 episode, 2007)
  • Monier West (Moneer Yaqubi) (9 episodes, 2007)
  • Riley Steele (1 episode, 2010)
  • Kaye Marie Talise

Reception

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Comedian Eric Andre said about the show "If Maxim Magazine and crystal meth had a baby, it would give anal birth to the show Manswers". He also says that the show is just about boobs and farts.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ [1] Archived July 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Manswers - Comedy Time". YouTube. 2008-08-27. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  3. ^ [2] Archived September 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "MANswers (2007– )". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
  5. ^ "Eric Andre's Lethal Sexts". YouTube. LopezTonight. 2011-03-18. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Eric Andrè - Manswers (Stand Up Comedy)". YouTube.com. Laugh Factory. 2013-02-21. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
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