In 1995, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross were relative unknowns; Odenkirk was a regular on Fox's critically acclaimed (and swiftly cancelled) Ben Stiller Show, while Cross was a writer. (And occasional featured player—"Pooter balls are people!" Yeah, good times.) Today, neither is a comedy mega-star on the level of a Williams or a Carrey, or even their old buddy Ben (though Cross is an invaluable member of the Arrested Development ensemble)—but in a way, that's how we like it. Among fans of alternative comedy, the duo are legends; sure, we bitched during the three years that their spectacular sketch program Mr. Show With Bob & David ran on HBO about how they never seemed to get the respect and recognition they deserved (Particularly from the network, who seemed to meekly tolerate them. Idiots.) But we like having our little secret, though with all four seasons of Mr. Show being released in a box set this week, we might be tempted to... More >>>