Watch The Greatest Event in Television History
- TV-14
- 2012
- 1 Season
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7.8 (783)
The Greatest Event in Television History was a television show that aired on Adult Swim from 2012 to 2014. It starred Adam Scott as the host, with a rotating cast of guests joining him on each episode. The show was a comedic homage to classic television shows of the 80s, and each episode focused on re-creating the opening credits sequence of a different show. The premise of the show was simple: Adam Scott and his guest stars would spend months researching and filming a shot-for-shot recreation of an iconic TV show opening sequence. The result was a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the beloved shows of the past. The show began in 2012 with the first episode focusing on the opening credits of the popular detective drama, Simon & Simon. Adam Scott and his guest star, Jon Hamm, spent months preparing for the episode, learning how to drive a Ferrari and replicating the iconic theme song. The result was a funny and lighthearted tribute to the classic show, complete with terrible 80s fashion and plenty of cheesy one-liners. Over the course of four years, The Greatest Event in Television History paid homage to a variety of classic TV shows, including Hart to Hart, Too Close for Comfort, and Bosom Buddies. Each episode was filled with laughs and behind-the-scenes footage of the preparation that went into each shot. One of the most memorable episodes of the show was the 2013 special, "The Greatest Event in Television History 3." This episode focused on the opening credits of the hit show, "Bosom Buddies," which starred Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari as two men who disguised themselves as women to live in an all-female apartment building. Adam Scott and his guest star, Paul Rudd, spent months preparing for the episode, including learning how to knit and enlisting the help of Tom Hanks himself. The final result was a hilarious homage to the show that gave rise to one of Hollywood's biggest stars. Another standout episode was the 2014 special, "The Greatest Event in Television History 4." This episode focused on the opening credits of the popular show, "Too Close for Comfort," which starred Ted Knight as a cartoonist who was uncomfortable with his daughters' adult lives. Adam Scott and his guest star, Catherine O'Hara, put on a hilarious performance that highlighted the ridiculousness of the show's premise. The Greatest Event in Television History was a show that appealed to fans of classic television as well as those who appreciated the absurdity of re-creating iconic TV moments. With its rotating cast of celebrity guest stars and its lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek approach to nostalgia, the show was a hit with audiences who enjoyed a good laugh and a fond trip down memory lane.
