Blue Collar TV
Blue Collar TV is a television program that aired on The WB Television Network with lead actors Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. The show's humor dealt principally with contemporary American society, and especially hillbilly, redneck, and Southern stereotypes. The show was greenlighted on the heels of the success of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which the series' three lead actors toured with in the early-mid-2000s. It was created by Fax Bahr and Adam Small, in addition to J.P. Williams and Jeff Foxworthy. Blue collar is a US phrase used to describe manual laborers, as opposed to white collar for office or professional workers. Fellow Blue Collar Comedy Tour costar Ron White declined to star on Blue Collar TV due to a fear of being typecast as "blue collar." However, he guest-starred on many episodes of the show. On his 2006 comedy album, You Can't Fix Stupid, White jokingly cited his own lack of work ethic as a reason for not participating more on the show. Unlike most sketch comedy programs, each episode of Blue Collar TV was generally centered around a theme, which Foxworthy revealed at the start of each episode. Themes included "Food", "Kids", and "Stupidity", among others, with Foxworthy generally performing a short comedic monologue based on the theme. Most sketches in each episode featured at least one of the three Blue Collar Comedy Tour veterans in an acting role, but the second season saw more sketches featuring the 6 other cast members exclusively.
Cast: Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall
30 episodes
- 1. FamilyThe theme of the premiere episode is "Family," and skits include the "House of Gravy" restaurant, "400 Pounds of Intervention" and "Big Kids."TV-14CC30minJul 29, 2004
- 2. NakedThe theme of this episode is "Naked," and skits include "Real Bachelors" and "Rescue 911." The redneck dictionary word of the week is "European".TV-14CC30minAug 5, 2004
- 3. TVBlue Collar look at game shows, the hit drama "CSI" and a very special skit called "Hick Eye for the Queer Guy." The redneck dictionary word of the week is "fascinate."TV-14CC30minAug 12, 2004
- 4. VacationsBlue Collar look at the good old-fashioned American vacation with tips on how to quiet a noisy kid at a pool, how to arrange a weekend in jail when your cable goes out and what to do when your father marries a younger woman on spring break.TV-14CC30minAug 19, 2004
- 5. MarriageBlue Collar take a light-hearted look a marriage. The show starts off with a lingerie fashion show for married women. Jeff plays a very strange action hero, and Larry reads a special version of "Little Red Riding Hood." The Redneck Word of the Day is "hammer."TV-14CC30minAug 26, 2004
- 6. Bad JobsJeff Foxworthy portrays a limbless stuntman named Weeble Kneeble and a repairman whose most useful tool is a baseball bat. Larry The Cable Guy tries to master the art of pottery, and Bill Engvall asks the age-old question, "When the bus driver gets off the bus, who shuts the door?"TV-14CC30minSep 2, 2004
- 7. FuneralsJeff Foxworthy plays L. Roy Tippet, a country singer with 20 million songs, none of them good. Foxwothy also plays a guy who chooses a fishing trip over his mother-in-law's funeral. Next, Jeff and Larry the Cable Guy play two unlikely reporters on an awards show red carpet, and viewers get a triple dose of the Redneck Word of the Day.TV-14CC30minSep 16, 2004
- 8. SportsJeff Foxworthy Bill Engvall and Larry The Cable Guy learn to salsa dance. Bill plays a volatile little league coach, and basketball coach Bobby Knight makes a guest appearance. Bill also plays the proud owner of the new George Foreman deep fryer. Gary Anthony Williams plays Charlie Pride -- the only person at the 35th Annual African-American Country Music Awards. The Redneck Word of the Day is "witchadidja."TV-14CC30minSep 16, 2004
- 9. MusicJeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy are joined by special guest Drew Carey as hunters singing Broadway show tunes. Jeff Bill and Larry take a lesson in down-home Creole cooking at the New Orleans School of cooking, and Peter Oldring joins Drew, Jeff and Bill in a discussion of who has the biggest deck. The Redneck words of the day are "Hurricane" and "Parade."TV-14CC30minSep 23, 2004
- 10. PartyingA New Orleans palm reader predicts the future for Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. Cousin Timmy shows off his secret stash of candy to "Big Kids," Ronnie, Blake and Dooley. Gary Anthony Williams joins Jeff and Bill for a second discussion of who has the biggest deck and Hank Williams, Jr. joins the cast for dinner.TV-14CC30minSep 23, 2004
- 11. Getting SickLarry The Cable Guy is transformed into Larry the Spider Guy after being bitten by a spider, Jeff Foxworthy gets a surprise visit from the Butt-Bandit during a routine exam, and Bill Engvall, Ayda Field and Ashley Drane play a family from Los Angeles family working on a "progressive life-imprinting child-rearing method."TV-14CC30minSep 30, 2004
- 12. HalloweenBig Kids' Ronnie, Blake and Dooley get spooked while trick-or-treating. The Tackett Family tries to throw a Halloween party but it turns out that Terry and Lloyd forgot to send the invitations. Larry the Cable Guy plays the Phantom of the Grand Ole Opry and The Redneck Words of the Day are "Disdain" and "Mask."TV-14CC30minSep 30, 2004
- 13. FoodBill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy relax at Dan Grogan's Gravy Spa, Larry learns synchronized swimming, 400 lb. parents Hank and Debbie are upset when their daughter Cleo wants to date a "skinny person", and Larry and Brooke find a simpler way to eat with "Pre-Chewed Food." The Redneck Word of the Day is "Artichoke."TV-14CC30minOct 7, 2004
- 14. EducationJack Bauer is back in the new drama "24 Seconds" for people with short attention spans. Heath Hyche, Ashley Drane, Gary Anthony Williams and Peter Oldring try to spell "engine" in a Redneck Spelling Bee and The Martin Brothers, Casey, Jack and Dale stage their own Funniest Home Video. The Redneck Word of the Day is "Judo."TV-14CC30minOct 14, 2004
- 15. The Human BodyTwo-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist LeAnn Rimes plays Christie Brinkley opposite Jeff Foxworthy as Chuck Norris in a skit about the "dual exercisemaster 3000." Rimes also performs her hit single "Nothin `Bout Love." The episode also features an appearance by a special surprise superstar.TV-14CC30minOct 14, 2004
- 16. ChristmasLarry the Cable Guy teaches kids the true spirit of Christmas with his politically correct fairytale, "Twas the Night Before a Non-denominational Winter Holiday," Big Kids Ronnie and Blake try to teach Dooley to walk in order to save Christmas, and Terry, Tina and the rest of the Tackett family remind us why there's no place like a mobile home for the holidays. The Redneck Word of the Day is "Mistletoe."TV-14CC30minOct 21, 2004
- 17. PetsJeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy take a lesson in Japanese cooking, Larry plays an overly friendly family dog named Rusty and Jeff plays an overweight detective named Heavy Heat. Bill Engvall insists that men should always pack the car, but his perfect system leaves no room for his family. Brooke Dillman, Ashley Drane, Ayda Field, Gary Anthony Williams and Peter Oldring also star. The Redneck Word of the Day is "Masterpiece."TV-14CC30minOct 28, 2004
- 18. BuddiesBill Engvall plays Jeff Foxworthy in the story of Jeff's catch phrase "You Might Be A Redneck", - Larry the Cable Guy goes back in time to discover the origin of Bill Engvall's "Here's Your Sign," and Jeff Foxworthy plays a frustrated Larry the Cable Guy in the adaptation of "Git-R-Done." Jeff Foxworthy plays a NASCAR driver who takes his daughter to work, and Brooke Dillman mud wrestles with Bill Engvall. Ayda Field, Gary Anthony Williams and Peter Oldring also star. The Redneck Words of the Day are Junior and Senior.TV-14CC30minNov 4, 2004
- 19. FashionDiana DeGarmo joins "Whoopi Goldberg" in a telethon for the victims of people with "Faces That Stayed That Way Disease," Larry the Cable Guy introduces his new scent, "Larry Cologne," and Martha Stewart shares her tips from jail, including candle-making and tricks for improving the taste of prison meals. Bill Engvall opens Major Walnuts, the male version of "Hooters" and the ladies of "Blue Collar TV" star as Kitty, Alexis and Boosha in "Really, Really, Really Desperate Housewives." The Redneck Word of the Day is Austere.TV-14CC30minNov 11, 2004
- 20. FearJeff Foxworthy stars as a father trying to help his wife and kids cope when the loss of their TV cable sends them into a panic. A baby's attack on her nanny is caught on the Nanny Cam, the haunters become the haunted in the Redneck adaptation of the "Amityville Horror," starring Larry the Cable Guy, and "Joe Rogan" serves up dinner "Fear Factor" style. The Redneck Word of the Day is Statue.TV-14CC30minNov 11, 2004
- 21. TestosteroneA family dinner turns into a wrestling match when pro-wrestler Jeff Jarrett drops in. Jarrett also laments the bizarre requests from his fans in "Things That Burn Me." Jeff Foxworthy brings the excitement of a riding lawnmower into the house with the turbo, diesel-powered Dirt Demon vacuum. Major John Bell gives his female soldiers a lesson in sexual harassment and Larry the Cable Guy stops by to read another politically correct Fairy Tale. The Redneck Word of the Day is Feature.TV-14CC30minNov 18, 2004
- 22. Battle of the SexeIt's a very "Brady" flashback when Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy welcome guest star Christopher Knight in a skit called "Brady Trash." The fat family flashes back to the 80s. The Redneck Word of the Day is Demeanor.TV-14CC30minNov 25, 2004
- 23. FameAmerican Idol's stars' Ruben Studdard and "Clay Aiken" sing for Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. "Martha Stewart" shares tips from prison and NASCAR driver, Mike Waltrip confesses to what "burns" him. The Redneck Word of the Day is Raconteur.TV-14CC30minDec 2, 2004
- 24. StupidityJeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy go to school to become pro-wrestlers for a day, the Martin Brothers meet their match in a ventriloquist's dummy and Jeff gets help for his barbeque addiction. Jeff, Bill and Larry close the show with personal stupid stories. The Redneck Word of the Day is Judo.TV-14CC30minDec 2, 2004
- 25. HealthJeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy star in comedy sketches including "Beer Goggles" and "Gymnastics." The Martin Brothers enjoy a family reunion, and The Redneck Word of the Day is Falafel.TV-14CC30minDec 2, 2004
- 26. Kidseff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy star in comedy sketches including "Take Your Daughter to Work Day," "Steroid Kid" and "Indoor Camouflage." The Martin Brothers experience the wonders of car sickness, and the Redneck Word of the Day is Rectum. The episode concludes with an audience Q&A session.TV-14CC30minDec 9, 2004
- 27. FightingJeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy star in comedy sketches including "Rescue 911" and "Wrestling School, Part I," in which they portray wrestlers-in-training. Bill stars in "Sergeant Clean's Spot Gun" and the Redneck Word of the Day is Demeanor. The Redneck Yard of the Week Award goes to a proud citizen of Metairie, Louisiana.TV-14CC30minDec 16, 2004
- 28. GadgetsJeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy star in comedy sketches including "Toilet In Your Pants" "Wrestling School, Part II," featuring guest star Pro Wrestler Jeff Jarrett and "Dirt Demon." Bill stars in "Bad Story Teller" and the Redneck Word of the Day is Composure.TV-14CC30minDec 23, 2004
- 29. Small TownsJeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy star in comedy sketches including "Small Town News" and "Used Emporium," where everything from used tooth brushes to diapers can be purchased. Bill stars in "Bad Story Teller" and the Redneck Word of the Day is Satiate.TV-14CC30minDec 30, 2004
- 30. LawJeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy star in comedy sketches including "Puppet School," where they teach kids puppetry, culminating in a school puppet show and The Martin Brothers teach us how to turn bad parties into a good time. Bill stars in "Bad Story Teller" and the Redneck Word of the Day is Marionette.TV-14CC30minJan 6, 2005
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Blue Collar TV is a television program that aired on The WB Television Network with lead actors Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. The show's humor dealt principally with contemporary American society, and especially hillbilly, redneck, and Southern stereotypes. The show was greenlighted on the heels of the success of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which the series' three lead actors toured with in the early-mid-2000s. It was created by Fax Bahr and Adam Small, in addition to J.P. Williams and Jeff Foxworthy. Blue collar is a US phrase used to describe manual laborers, as opposed to white collar for office or professional workers. Fellow Blue Collar Comedy Tour costar Ron White declined to star on Blue Collar TV due to a fear of being typecast as "blue collar." However, he guest-starred on many episodes of the show. On his 2006 comedy album, You Can't Fix Stupid, White jokingly cited his own lack of work ethic as a reason for not participating more on the show. Unlike most sketch comedy programs, each episode of Blue Collar TV was generally centered around a theme, which Foxworthy revealed at the start of each episode. Themes included "Food", "Kids", and "Stupidity", among others, with Foxworthy generally performing a short comedic monologue based on the theme. Most sketches in each episode featured at least one of the three Blue Collar Comedy Tour veterans in an acting role, but the second season saw more sketches featuring the 6 other cast members exclusively.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jeff Foxworthy
