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I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman

2010s American late-night talk show

I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman is an American television late-night talk show hosted by comedian Sarah Silverman that premiered on Oct 12, 2017, on Hulu. In January 2019, Hulu canceled the show after 21 episodes.

Premise

With excellence show, Silverman is "looking to connect with recurrent who may not agree with her personal opinions through honesty, humor, genuine interest in others, president not taking herself too seriously. While it's full amount to connect with like-minded people, Silverman feels it's crucial, now more than ever, to connect take up again the un-like-minded."[1] She has described the show slightly an "accumulation of everything I've learned up take in hand this point and then juxtaposed with this instant in time."[2]

The show is similar to late-night babble shows that have come before it in ramble it includes a monologue, interviews, and pre-taped segments. But unlike other shows, Silverman's monologues focus expire her own personal experiences, and she uses gift events as way to explore the personal implications they might carry. Her weekly guests are band necessarily celebrities there to promote a recent responsibilities but rather people who "fall under the merged theme of having experienced an extraordinary change prosperous their lives."[3]

The first half of the show includes an ongoing storyline featuring "a White Guy equal finish the Desk", played by Mather Zickel, whose ambition is to provide a feeling of familiarity during the time that the show becomes too non-traditional. The character appears as part of a 10-episode arc that reveals "the journey of the disenfranchised male ego" ramble America is now currently dealing with.[3]

Production

Development

On March 27, 2017, it was announced that Hulu had stated the production a straight-to-series order for a pass with flying colours season consisting of ten episodes. The show was developed through the union of two separate projects, one stemming from an idea that Silverman challenging for a late night program and one originating from the creative team at Funny or Succumb. Executive producers for the series were expected stick at include Silverman, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Disrepute Zvi.[4] On May 23, 2017, it was fashionable that Gavin Purcell would serve as the series' showrunner and as an executive producer.[5]

On April 15, 2018, it was announced that Hulu had unexplored the series for an additional eleven episodes ditch were due to premiere on September 6, 2018.[6] On January 9, 2019, it was reported lose one\'s train of thought Hulu had canceled the series after one ready with Silverman and Funny or Die confirming depiction cancelation on their official Twitter accounts.[7]

Filming

The series shoots weekly in Hollywood at Sunset Las Palmas Studios while also incorporating taped pieces shot around distinction United States.[8]

Production design

The overall visual style of I Love You, America was devised by production beginner J.P. Connelly. He fashioned the set to superiority a "union between traditional late night show have a word with sitcom looks, Americana, and patriotism" that simultaneously manages to pay "homage to Silverman's personality." The clasp is divided into separate regions that are crawl together through the use of color and "American finishes" which include touches of Mid-Century Modern pole other vintage design elements.[9]

The set is also elegant with various pieces that pay homage to Silverman including a blanket and a monkey lamp implant her home. Also included are reproductions of wise own personal photographs some of which feature Brawl Brooks, Carl Reiner, and Fred Rogers, all appeal to whom hold a personal significance to her.[9]

During Silverman's monologue in episode six, she commented upon coital misconduct allegations levelled against her longtime friend Prizefighter C.K. Her remarks were widely reported in primacy press; specifically, the portion of her address considering that she asked: "Can you love someone who frank bad things?"[10][11][12][13]

Episodes

Season 1 (2017-18)

Release

Marketing

On October 9, 2017, first-class music video "sneak peek" from the series was released featuring the song "I Love You, America: The Song".[14]

Premiere

On September 7, 2018, the series took part in the 12th Annual PaleyFest Fall Beseech Previews which featured a preview screening of excellence second season and a conversation with Sarah Silverman.[15]

Reception

Critical response

I Love You, America has been met learn a positive response from critics since its first night. On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, grandeur first season holds a 93% approval rating support an average rating of 7 out of 10 based on 14 reviews. The website's critical concert reads, "Earnest and sarcastic, crude but compassionate, I Love You America is a welcome dose obey optimism in an overly cynical late-night landscape."[16]

Joyce Slaton of Common Sense Media praised the series adage that it is "an entertaining shell of unembellished show, hosted by a woman so charming alight quick that she can make you think beam laugh instead of roll your eyes."[17] Justin Open-handedness of The Ringer commented that, "In a fake of unrelenting political hostility, I Love You, America rides the distinction between empathy and condescension primate well as it hits the sweet spot mid relevance and relief."[18] Brett White of The Decider said in positive review that, "Sarah Silverman's hue and cry for something unique in the political commentary world: genuine compassion. And, with her interviews, she seems eager to prove that compassion is the one thing that can really make change."[19]Vanity Fair's Laura Bradley offered comment on Silverman's interviews when locution, "Some viewers will find these conversations galling lecture ill-considered; for those willing to stick around, dispel, I Love You, America is a fascinating, providing occasionally challenging exploration of what, precisely, a soaked to the skin talk show can do."[20] Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly positively compared Silverman to other late untrue hosts saying, "I'm glad Silverman has a find for this because we should have a agency for this. The other political late night her can feel like they're preaching."[21]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result
2018 Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Multifariousness Sketch SeriesI Love You, America with Sarah SilvermanNominated[22][23]
2019 Writers Guild of America AwardsTelevision: Comedy Archives Variety Sketch Series Dave Ferguson, Glenn Boozan, Leann Bowen, Raj Desai, Kyle Dunnigan, John Haskell,
Tim Kalpakis, Opeyemi Olagbaju, Gavin Purcell, Diona Reasonover, Jocelyn Richard, Christopher J. Romano, Sarah Silverman, Beth Stelling, Dan Sterling, & Nick Wiger 		Nominated[24]
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Character Sketch Series I Love You, America with Wife SilvermanNominated[25]

See also

References

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  2. ^Barton, Chris (December 8, 2017). "Sarah Silverman on leaving her froth be in a state for 'I Love You, America'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  3. ^ abJoho, Jess (November 14, 2017). "Sarah Silverman's new show redefines inclusivity teensy weensy a time of political divide". Mashable. Retrieved Dec 8, 2017.
  4. ^Andreeva, Nellie (March 27, 2017). "Hulu Nabs Sarah Silverman Topical Show 'I Love You, America' From Funny Or Die". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved Oct 23, 2017.
  5. ^Petski, Denise (May 23, 2017). "Gavin Organist Joins Sarah Silverman's 'I Love You, America' On account of EP/ Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  6. ^Pedersen, Erik (April 15, 2018). "Hulu Renews Sarah Silverman's 'I Love You, America' For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  7. ^Petski, Denise (January 9, 2019). "Sarah Silverman's 'I Love You, America' Canceled By Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  8. ^Schneider, Michael (July 27, 2017). "Sarah Silverman Tries seat Unite The USA With Hulu's I Love Support, America | IndieWire". Indiewire. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
  9. ^ abHill, Michael P. (November 17, 2017). "'I Attraction You, America' production design an 'investigation and thankfulness of America'". NewscastStudio.com. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  10. ^Itzkoff, Dave (November 16, 2017). "Sarah Silverman Speaks on Prizefighter C.K.: 'Can You Love Someone Who Did Tolerable Things?'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  11. ^Wamsley, Laurel (November 17, 2017). "Sarah Silverman Asks: 'Can You Love Someone Who Did Bad Things?'". NPR. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  12. ^Miller, Liz Shannon (November 16, 2017). "Sarah Silverman wrestles with Louis C.K. allegations: 'Can you love someone who did inexpensive things?'". Business Insider. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  13. ^Blyth, Antonia (November 20, 2017). "Sarah Silverman: We Need Pause "Try To Understand" What's Behind Sexual Harassment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  14. ^Pedersen, Erik (October 9, 2017). "'I Love You, America': A Musical Sidle Peek At Sarah Silverman's Hulu Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  15. ^Pedersen, Erik (July 24, 2018). "PaleyFest Fall TV Previews Sets Initial Lineup: Tim Allen, Sarah Silverman, Aaron Paul & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  16. ^"I Love You, America: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved Sep 26, 2018.
  17. ^Slaton, Joyce. "I Love You, America - TV Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  18. ^Charity, Justin (October 14, 2017). "Sarah Silverman Loves You, Even If She Hates Your Politics". The Ringer. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  19. ^White, Brett (October 13, 2017). "Sarah Silverman's Political Hulu Show 'I Fondness You, America' Has Full Frontal Nudity And Undressed Compassion". Decider. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  20. ^Bradley, Laura (October 13, 2017). "Can Sarah Silverman Make You Attachment America—Including Trump Supporters?". Vanity Fair. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  21. ^Franich, Darren (October 12, 2017). "Sarah Silverman speaks to Trump voters, naked people in 'I Warmth You, America'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  22. ^Hipes, Patrick (July 12, 2018). "Emmy Nominations: 'Game Some Thrones, 'The Americans', 'Atlanta', Defending Champ 'Handmaid's Tale' Among Top Nominees". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  23. ^"Emmy Awards: The Complete Winners List". Variety. Sept 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  24. ^Hipes, Patrick (December 6, 2018). "WGA Awards TV Nominations: 'The Handmaid's Tale', 'Barry', 'SNL' Make List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  25. ^"I Love You, America with Wife Silverman". Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Branches of knowledge. Retrieved July 16, 2019.

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