Mr. Birchum

Animated television series

  • Comedy
Developed by
  • Adam Carolla
  • Nate Adams
  • Mike Lynch
ShowrunnerNate AdamsVoices of
  • Adam Carolla
  • Megyn Kelly
  • Alonzo Bodden
  • Tyler Fischer
  • Brett Cooper
  • Kyle Dunnigan
  • Marisol Ramirez
  • James Arnold Taylor
  • Melissa Greenspan
  • Brandon Tyler Harris
  • Roseanne Barr
  • Jay Mohr
  • Patrick Warburton
  • Rob Riggle
  • Sage Steele
  • Danny Trejo
ComposerBleeding Fingers MusicCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons1No. of episodes6ProductionExecutive producers
  • Adam Carolla
  • Mike August
  • Nate Adams
  • Dallas Sonnier
  • Jeremy Boreing
  • Caleb Robinson
  • Ben Shapiro
Running time28 minutesProduction companyChassy Media[1]Original releaseNetworkDailyWire+ReleaseMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12) –
presentRelatedCrank Yankers

Mr. Birchum is an American adult animated sitcom developed by Adam Carolla, Nate Adams, and Mike Lynch for DailyWire+. Produced by Chassy Media, the series premiered on May 12, 2024.[2] Carolla stars as the titular character, alongside a voice cast including Megyn Kelly, Alonzo Bodden, Tyler Fischer, Brett Cooper, Kyle Dunnigan, Marisol Ramirez, James Arnold Taylor, Melissa Greenspan, Brandon Tyler Harris, Roseanne Barr, Jay Mohr, Patrick Warburton, Rob Riggle, Sage Steele, and Danny Trejo.

Carolla originated the character of Dick Birchum in the 1990s where he featured on KROQ-FM, later voicing him in the series Crank Yankers.[3]

Synopsis

The series chronicles the lives of the Birchum family, Richard (Adam Carolla), Wendi (Megyn Kelly), Eddie (Kyle Dunnigan) and Jeanie (Brett Cooper). Each episode is a social commentary on modern American culture as Richard attempts to keep life in his hometown simple.

Cast and characters

  • Adam Carolla as Richard Birchum, a woodshop teacher who was originally a substitute, but he took the full-time position after he realized the kids need the help.
  • Megyn Kelly as Wendi Birchum, a realtor and Jeanie's mother.
  • Alonzo Bodden as Don Gage, Richard's best friend, a Navy veteran, and the auto shop teacher who got Richard his teaching job.
  • Kyle Dunnigan as Eddie Birchum, Richard's son and a professional gamer and YouTuber.
  • Jay Mohr as Coach Murphy
  • Tyler Fischer as Elliot Karponzi, a political correctness officer and Star Wars fan who dislikes Richard.
  • Brett Cooper as Jeanie Birchum, Wendi's daughter and Richard's stepdaughter. She idolizes her stepdad and dreams of being a professional contractor.
  • Patrick Warburton as Burly Man
  • Rob Riggle as Gunderson
  • Sage Steele as Deena Gage
  • Danny Trejo as Switchblade
  • Roseanne Barr as Principal Pam Bortles
  • Fatimah Taliah as Alix

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Welcome Back, Birchum!"Nate AdamsMark Hoffmeier & Mike LynchMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)
2"Thank You for Your Meal Service"Manuel Morales & Nate AdamsMark Hoffmeier & Mike LynchMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)
3"This Means War-ranty"Manuel Morales & Nate AdamsMike LynchMay 19, 2024 (2024-05-19)
4"127 Hours or So"Manuel Morales & Nate AdamsByron KavanaghMay 26, 2024 (2024-05-26)
5"Oh, the Humanity"Glenn McCoy & Nate AdamsByron KavanaghJune 2, 2024 (2024-06-02)
6"The Gym Rope Incident"Manuel Morales & Nate AdamsMike LynchJune 9, 2024 (2024-06-09)

Production

In 2011, Adam Carolla pitched a spinoff series to Crank Yankers to Fox that would center on his character Dick Birchum, but the series was not picked up.[4][5]

Sage Steele replaced Candace Owens in the cast after Owens departed from the Daily Wire after a period of tension resulting from her coverage of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (April 26, 2024). "Sage Steele Replaces Candace Owens In The Daily Wire & Adam Carolla's Adult Animated Series 'Mr Birchum'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mr. Birchum". IGN. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 30, 2023). "The Daily Wire Sets Adult Animated Comedy Series 'Mr Birchum' Starring Adam Carolla, Megyn Kelly, Brett Cooper, Roseanne Barr, Candace Owens, Danny Trejo & More". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Kent, Stephen (May 8, 2024). "Mr. Birchum delivers anti-woke comedy - Washington Examiner". Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Fox, Jesse David (July 9, 2012). "Watch Adam Carolla's Failed Animated Pilot". Vulture. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  • Mr. Birchum at IMDb