truTV announced a first-season greenlight of the genre-hopping, scripted anthology comedy series, Bobcat Goldthwait’s Messed Up Stories (working title). The series includes eight episodes that will premiere on truTV in 2017 and mark the network’s second foray into the scripted genre.
The new series will bring television viewers twisted morality tales from the darkly witty mind of creator and four-time Sundance Award-winning writer and director Bobcat Goldthwait. Each episode will tell a different story in a different genre – including 1970s-era science fiction, psychological thriller, romantic comedy and reality – and will parody pop culture norms and exploit the awkwardness of its flawed characters.
“From the moment Bobcat pitched this series, we were immediately drawn to his distinctly original vision for the show. There’s nothing like it on TV and I think audiences will feel the same way,” said Marissa Ronca, executive vice president and head of programming for truTV. “We’re excited to be working with another visionary creator, and comedy legend, on a project with a distinct point of view that will further bolster truTV’s position as a destination for comedic talent and fans.”
Goldthwait added, “Folks often call my movies dark, but I don’t see them that way. To me, the rest of the world is just too g*ddamn light. Messed Up Stories will examine accepted truths and hypocrisies of our culture and turn them inside out. Does love conquer all? Does fame and money buy you happiness? Not always.”
Bobcat Goldthwait’s Messed Up Stories is the latest addition to truTV’s programming slate that features creator-driven comedic content with a distinct point of view. The network’s content is delivering strong ratings growth among all key demographics over the past three quarters and will build on it this fall with the debut of new episodes and seasons of popular series Adam Ruins Everything, Billy on the Street, Impractical Jokers and the network’s first-ever scripted series Those Who Can’t, as well as the anticipated new series Jon Glaser Loves Gear.
