Infomercials is an umbrella title for independent, quarter-hour television comedy specials airing on Adult Swim. Unlike actual paid programming, all of the programs are fictitious, and for the most part maintain no continuity with each other.
Most of the specials closely resemble and lampoon the format of infomercials, while others parody tropes in niche media such as closed-circuit hotel information channels, industrial films, sitcoms, outdated reality television formats, and public-access television. A number of the titles have a purposeful standard definition look and framing, to match a dated aesthetic. The specials typically air at 4 a.m. ET/PT.
There is no title card or common identifier for the specials, and on some program guide listings, it can be confused with an actual segment of paid programming; if there is a description, it is sometimes blank, with no season or episode numbers. Every title has a different look, as outside of the Williams Street production logos, there are no common directors, cast or crew between the specials, though some directors have returned.
One in particular, Too Many Cooks, is notable for gathering media interest in November 2014. It contains a long-form introduction sequence common to 1980s and 1990s TV shows, except with a seemingly endless cast that continues to be introduced for 11 minutes straight.
One infomercial, Joe Pera Talks You to Sleep, later led to the regular Adult Swim show, Joe Pera Talks with You.
Specials All the titles are or have been aired under the homonym banner, according to the Adult Swim schedule.
No. Title Created by / Developed by Written by Directed by Co-production(s) Original air date 1 Icelandic UltraBlueH. Jon Benjamin and David Cross Jeff Buchanan— 2 Dangerously Delicious: Paid Advertisement Aziz Ansari (original stand-up comedy film)(): Aziz Ansari, Jason Woliner, and Eric Wareheim Aziz Ansari, Jason Woliner, and Eric Wareheim Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely ProductionsGrandpa Pictures 3 The NTSF:SD:SUV:HISS InfomercialPaul Scheer Alex Fernie and Nick Wiger Alex Fernie2nd Man On The MoonAbominable Pictures 4 Swords, Knives, Very Sharp Objects and Cutlery Rob Huebel Eric Appel 5BroomshakalakaJustin Becker, Steve Clemmons, and Becca KinskeyJustin Becker and Steve ClemmonsDaniel Kwan and Daniel ScheinertAbominable PicturesDecember 10, 2013 6 For-Profit Online University Wild, Aggressive Dog (): Geoff Haggerty, Dan E. Klein, Matthew Klinman, Michael Pielocik, Chris Sartinsky, and Sam West(): Sam West Sam West Abominable PicturesWild, Aggressive Dog (uncredited) 7 Live Forever as You Are Now with Alan ResnickBen O'Brien and Alan Resnick Alan Resnick and Dina Kelberman Ben O'Brien and Alan ResnickAB Video Solutions, LLC 8 FartcopterRob Huebel Alex FernieAbominable Pictures 9 The Salad MixxxerChris Amick, Ben Mekler, and David Soldinger Ken Marino and David Soldinger 10 Alpha Chow Justin Becker, Steve Clemmons, and Becca Kinskey Justin Becker and Steve Clemmons Dave Green 11 Goth FitnessChris Amick, Ben Mekler, and David Soldinger Danny Jelinek 12 Too Many CooksCasper Kelly Awesome Inc. 13 The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' to Get Ya!"Tom Scharpling and Jon Wurster Tom Scharpling Production Company Productions 14 In Search of Miracle ManMatt Besser and Rich Fulcher Neil Mahoney Abominable Pictures 15 Smart PipeWild, Aggressive Dog(): Geoff Haggerty, Dan E. Klein, Matthew Klinman, Micheal Pielocik, Chris Sartinsky, and Sam West(): Micheal Pielocik (in Smart Pipe); Chris Sartinsky (in Book of Christ)Zachary Johnson and Jeffrey MaxAbominable PicturesWild, Aggressive Dog 16 Book of Christ 17 Frank Pierre Presents: "The Frank Pierre Resort & Casino"Paul Scheer Matthew Freund Abominable Pictures2nd Man On The Moon 18 Unedited Footage of a Bear Ben O'Brien (concept)Alan Resnick, Robby Rackleff, and Dina Kelberman Alan Resnick and Ben O'BrienWham City 19 This House Has People in It Alan Resnick (concept) Alan Resnick Wham City 20 Joe Pera Talks You to Sleep Joe Pera; (): Kieran O'Hare Joe Pera Kieran O'Hare Chestnut Walnut Unlimited 21 Big Grams: "Born to Shine" / "Run for Your Life" Antwan Patton, Sarah Barthel, and Josh Carter (original EP)(): Erik Minkin Sarah Barthel, Antwan Patton, and Jim Petosa Awesome Inc. Awesome Inc. 22 M.O.P.Z.Todd Rohal and Benjamin Kasulke Todd Rohal Mechanical DreamsPFFR 23 Gigglefudge, USANicholas Maier and Dimitri Simakis John Lee PFFREverything Is Terrible!FishBowl Worldwide Media 24 Giles Vanderhoot Michael Showalter Michael Showalter and Jonathan Stern Michael ShowalterAbominable Pictures 25 Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth Nick Corirossi, Scott Gairdner, Charles Ingram, Danny Jelinek, and Ryan Perez Scott Gairdner and Ryan Perez Nick Corirossi and Charles Ingram 26 NewsHitsRob Huebel Sergio Cilli 27 Mulchtown Chris Sartinsky and Becca Kinskey Chris Sartinsky Danny Jelinek Ideal Milk Co.Abominable PicturesAdult Swim Infomercials — Abominable Pictures (uncredited) 28 Check It Out! with Scott ClamJohn C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions 29 The Suplex Duplex ComplexZack Carlson, Bryan Connolly, and Todd Rohal Todd Rohal PFFRTen Acre Films 30 Wet ShapesKati Skelton Little Bear Bear ProductionsIt's Grim 31 Innovation Makers: The Coyote SuitDan Guterman and John Harris Danny Jelinek Abso Lutely Productions 32 A Message from the Future Paul Scheer Paul Scheer and Jonathan Stern Ryan Perez Abominable Pictures2nd Man On The Moon 33 Cool Dad - Official TrailerAlex Kavutskiy and Ariel Gardner Abominable Pictures 34 DayworldCole Kush and Jay Weingarten Abso Lutely ProductionsDaytime Studio 35 Final Deployment 4: Queen Battle WalkthroughCasper Kelly and Nick Gibbons Awesome Inc. 36 Food: The Source of LifeGreg Hess Ryan Perez Abominable Pictures 37 Pervert EverythingLorelei Ramirez PFFRWham City 38 FlayawaySarah Sherman Kati Skelton Abso Lutely ProductionsHelltrap Nightmare 39When Panties FlyChiyoung Lee—40Piggy Steve Smith Steve Smith & Clay Tatum Steve Smith Abso Lutely Productions41Skeleton Landlord Doug Bleichner & Sam Wagstaff —42Wormholes Benjamin Berman Clark Baker, Benjamin Berman & Kirk C. Johnson Benjamin BermanThe Ranch Productions4311 Minute Whambam 90's Ride!Anders HolmAbominable Pictures44A Life In Questions: Wisdom School with Aaron ChenAaron Chen & Henry Stone Henry StoneWest Street Sports, Pty Ltd.45Rate The Cookie (with Jo Firestone)Jo Firestone Julie MillerPFFR46Danny KetchupCasper KellyFried SocietyAwesome Inc47Adult Swim Yule LogFried Society48Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin' Out
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