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Name: Frank TV
Genre: Comedy
Released: 20 November 2007
Cast: Frank Caliendo

2007
1 Season
4.2 (517)

Frank TV was a sketch comedy television show that aired on TBS from 2007 to 2008. The show starred comedian Frank Caliendo, who was known for his impressive celebrity impressions. Each episode featured a mix of live-action sketches, animated segments, and Caliendo's signature celebrity impressions.

The show opened with a cold open sketch, usually featuring Caliendo as a celebrity or politician making a speech. The sketch would often take a humorous or satirical approach to current events or pop culture. After the cold open, Caliendo would perform a stand-up routine, which often included impressions of popular comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Robin Williams.

The rest of the show featured a mix of pre-recorded and live-action sketches. Caliendo's celebrity impressions were the highlight of many of these sketches. Some of his most popular impressions included George W. Bush, Al Pacino, and John Madden. In addition to impressions, the show also featured original characters, including a sports talk show host named Jim Rome and a shop teacher named Mr. Peabody.

One of the recurring segments on the show was "Frank on the Street," where Caliendo would go out into public and perform his impressions. This segment often featured unsuspecting strangers reacting to Caliendo's spot-on impressions of celebrities and politicians.

Another popular segment on the show was "The All-Star Game," which featured Caliendo's impressions of various athletes competing in a wacky competition. The events in the competition would range from a homerun derby to a slam dunk contest, with Caliendo's impressions providing the play-by-play commentary.

Frank TV was praised for its clever writing and Caliendo's impressive impressions. However, the show struggled to find a consistent audience and was ultimately cancelled after just two seasons. Despite its short run, Frank TV remains a cult favorite among fans of sketch comedy and celebrity impressions.

In addition to his work on Frank TV, Caliendo has continued to perform as a stand-up comedian and impressionist. He has also appeared on a variety of television shows and movies, including The Ellen Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The Comebacks.

In conclusion, Frank TV was a sketch comedy show that showcased Frank Caliendo's impressive impressions of celebrities and politicians. The show featured a mix of live-action sketches and animated segments, along with original characters and recurring segments. While the show had a devoted fanbase, it struggled to find a wider audience and was cancelled after just two seasons. Despite its short run, Frank TV remains a beloved show among fans of sketch comedy and celebrity impressions.

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Seasons

15. Frank the Halls

December 23, 2008

The series season 1 finale finds Frank lampooning the movie Transformers; plus, Donald Trump in the lead role as Forrest Gump; William Shatner trying to sneak onto a new Star Trek movie set; Jack Nicholson as the adman for a new pillow-fighting kit; and Star Wars characters trying to get by airport security.

14. Mocha Latte Frankachino

December 16, 2008

Parodies include a political show hosted by Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal; a chronologically impaired Harrison Ford and Sean Connery doing their own stunts; Dave Chappelle buys a dog; William Shatner, Morgan Freeman and Rip Torn have a chat while eating dinner; and George Bush write his memoirs.

13. Franks for the Memories

December 9, 2008

Frank mimics Pat O'Brien as he interviews stars from the 1980's. Also, William Shatner becomes jealous over the other sci-fi characters used, Robert DeNiro's inappropriate verbiage, Al Pacino chats about roles he never played, an a New Jersey tourism ad by James Gandolfini.

12. The Frank Robbers

December 2, 2008

Jay Leno has a session with his psychologist; John Madden promotes his new video game Grand Theft Madden; Rip Torn, Dave Chappelle and Louie Anderson ruin a celebrity charity auction; what it would look like if Donald Trump was left poor and homeless; and Sean Connery gets roasted.

11. Frank 2, Electric Boogaloo

November 25, 2008

Judge William Shatner makes a case between two neighbors, over a disputed fence, more exciting; President Bush addresses the nation and announces his resignation; Bill Clinton hosts a new game show, where women win money for keeping their pants on, while talking to him; and what would it be like if other people did Andy Rooney's segment from 60 Minutes.

10. Frankvergnugen

November 18, 2008

Lay Leno welcomes Harrison Ford, Dave Chappelle and Amy Winehouse to be the guests on his final show; James Gondolfini does a commercial for a Russian vodka; Bill Clinton and Bill O'Reilly run into each other at a book expo, then Bill Clinton teaches Bill O'Reilly how to pick up women, namely Ann Coulter; Frank TV does their take off of Lost starring John Madden; Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro argue over how they should rate movies, on their movie review show.

9. Frank of America

November 11, 2008

Donald Trump shows how to raise children properly; William Shatner opens' Stones for Homes, where he auctions off his kidney stones to build homes for the disadvantaged; what if The Mary Tyler Moore Show was shot like The Office; Paul Schaeffer, Ice-T and Ozzy Osbourne run a fantasy rock camp.

8. A Frank in the Hand Is Worth 2 in a Bush

November 4, 2008

President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney host a special election night episode of Frank TV; George Bush gives an orientation video to the newly elected President; what would it be like if politicians had a place to go, where they could say what's really on their mind; what would it be like if celebrities were President; Tom Brokaw clones himself so journalism can be better; and John McCain panders to forgotten minorities.

7. Damn Frankies

October 28, 2008

Political show with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal.

6. Frankapalooza

October 21, 2008

Oliver Stone's fresh take on the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair.

5. Frankincense and Myrrh

December 18, 2007

It's Christmas time at Frank TV; Dr. Phil helps the Frank TV staffers at their Christmas Party; Andy Rooney gets an iPhone; Al Gore previews his new film Supernova; Charles Barkley is the host a new game show; and what it would be like if Johnny Carson was the host of NBC Nightly News.

4. Ballpark Frank

December 11, 2007

Robin Williams tries to take over Frank TV; Charles Barkley fascination with Kim Jong Il hits a new level; and Al Pacino appears on Inside the Actors Studio.

3. Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give a Frank

December 4, 2007

Frank Caliendo impersonates President Bush at a press conference, Donald Trump headlining his own one-man stage show and William Shatner as a TV judge.

2. Money in the Frank

November 27, 2007

Jack Nicholson berates Frank, after he losses his pants; Donald Trump holds a seminar on how to get rich; President Bush gives a press conference where he holds a candle light dinner for the American public; Al Pacino and Robert De Niro become movie reviewers; and Sean Connery opens a voice club for men.