Thursday, October 16, 2008

Joe the Plumber and Joe Six-pack to Star in Reality Show

HOLLYWOOD- Executives at Fox Studios announced they have signed on for a new reality-based comedy starring Joe Six-pack and Joe the Plumber.

Americans were introduced recently to Joe Wurzelbacher at the third presidential debate on Wednesday. The plight of the affluent plumber became an Internet sensation after John McCain made repeated references to the aspiring Ohio businessman. Fox executives hungry for a hit and hoping to ride election year interest, have placed their bets on pairing him with an average, lazy alcoholic.

In a twist on Neil Simon's Odd Couple, the roles of the two protagonists have been reversed. Joe the Plumber has left his blue collar roots behind for the world of small business ownership. His hard-driving work ethic is sure to clash with his new roommate Joe Six-pack, a white-collar clerical worker by day and slovenly, suds-guzzling slacker by night. It's a dynamic the producers of the show say will keep audiences rocking with laughter and amazement.

The pilot starts with a hilarious segment in which the nouveau riche repairman tries discussing the laissez-faire market approach and a flat tax proposal with his couch dwelling compatriot. He doesn't get far though, as his six-pack buddy is immersed in Miller High Life and the final laps of the Daytona 500. The hijinks continue when a besotted Joe Six-pack wakes Joe the Plumber at two in the morning while racing their riding lawnmower through the back yard flowerbed.

Fox plans to release eight episodes starting in November, with more to come if the show is well received. Check local listings.

2 comments:

  1. Six Pack Joe and Joe the Plumber
    Started a small busines this summer.
    Joe got drunk and Joe went under.
    Can all be blamed on a tax plan blunder.

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  2. Saturn 5 where are you comments? Don't leave me hanging out here on a limb.

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