Netflix has grabbed a new comedy series from two big names: Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, the duo behind the classic HBO sketch series Mr. Show. They're beginning production on a Netflix series, titled With Bob and David, that'll include four half-hour episodes and an hourlong making-of special. The episodes will have the duo doing sketch comedy, entirely using new characters (presumably, that's because this is a Mr. Show reunion in spirit, not in name and rights). Along with a number of others, the comedy duo of Tim & Eric are listed as executive producers. There's no word yet on when the series is expected to premiere.
In addition to With Bob and David, Netflix also ordered today a supernatural drama called Montauk. It'll take place in the ’80s and involve a boy's disappearance and secret government experiments — the actual story is being kept pretty vague for now. Eight hourlong episodes are expected to premiere next year.
Eight men out... of the 1990s. Maybe something new coming from the Mr. Show gang in the new year? #MrShow pic.twitter.com/gBy8CQ49nv
— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) December 31, 2014