Overview

A short-lived sketch comedy series in the vein of SCTV and Saturday Night Live aired on HBO intermittently between 1992-1994. Written by Tim Blake Nelson, hosted by Dave Konig, and featuring Susie Essman, . SCTV and Saturday Night Live fans were disappointed with the short run. However If you get up off your butt and rotate your antenna... If your cable is screwed up... And if the air is full of electricity... Then somewhere, between channels 36 and 37, you'll come upon a TV universe turned inside out. The tour's leaving now, so grease yourself up, strap yourself in, hide all pets, take small bites, use a number 2 pencil, ignore the squishy sounds, breathe through your mouth, and have your tickets ready... You've entered the world of HARDCORE TV! Featuring “Fairytales From the Darkside,””Rastapiece Theater,””Cindy’s Sex Talk” and “Fly-Fishing Jam,” and other stabs at infomercials and TV ads.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1992 3 Episodes
Season 2

Season 2

1994 8 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Tim Blake Nelson
Network HBO
Type Scripted
Rating 9.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Mary Lou Allgood

Miracle Stick Size Six Girl, Bloopers Star

Wendy Johnson

Wendy Johnson

Dumb Chick on the Street / Porn Shop Clerk

Dave Konig

Dave Konig

Host

Susie Essman

Susie Essman

Sports Lady

Laurence Mason

Laurence Mason

Rastaman

Deborah Magdalena

Various

Tracy Vilar

Tracy Vilar

Psychic Lisa Lovescope

Mario Cantone

Mario Cantone

Raging Bullwinkle

Denise George

Guppy

Jayden Lund

Jayden Lund

T & A Beer guy / Beer drinker

Joseph D'Onofrio

Joseph D'Onofrio

Sal

Roger Anthony

Roger Anthony

Vietnamese Guard Leader

Frequently Asked Questions

A short-lived sketch comedy series in the vein of SCTV and Saturday Night Live aired on HBO intermittently between 1992-1994. Written by Tim Blake Nelson, hosted by Dave Konig, and...

Hardcore TV has 2 seasons with 11 episodes.

Hardcore TV premiered on October 3, 1992.

No, Hardcore TV has ended. The final episode aired on October 29, 1994.

Hardcore TV originally aired on HBO. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Hardcore TV was created by Tim Blake Nelson.

Hardcore TV has a rating of 9.3/10 based on user reviews.

Hardcore TV is classified as Comedy.