21 minSeason 3 • Episode 13
LatestThis episode contains the following sketches: * L.A. Open * Dixon: Jedi Talent Agent * Tough Choices * Gas Station * Gunter Brothers (Who's On First) * Desert Extras * Real Estate Broker * Adventures Of Young God and Wonderboy * Farewell * Hi-lite Reel
The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the hearts of its target teenaged audience.
Writing
Sketch premises so stupid they're genius — 'porcupine racetrack' energy.
Acting
Eleven-member troupe, zero weak links, everyone commits hard.
Production
MTV budget = duct-tape aesthetic that aged weirdly well.
Creator
Michael Showalter
Kevin Allison
Various Characters
Michael Ian Black
Various Characters
Robert Ben Garant
Various Characters
Todd Holoubek
Various Characters
Michael Patrick Jann
Various Characters
Kerri Kenney
Various Characters
Thomas Lennon
Various Characters
Joe Lo Truglio
Various Characters
Ken Marino
Various Characters
Michael Showalter
Various Characters
David Wain
Various Characters
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
MTV gave them a $1.2 million budget for the finale and they literally burned it onscreen in a bonfire.
This troupe splintered into Stella, Reno 911!, Wet Hot American Summer, and basically defined 2000s alt-comedy.
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