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'''''Hello Ladies''''' is an American television sitcom based on [[Stephen Merchant]]'s stand-up comedy tour of the same name. The show is created and written by [[Stephen Merchant]], Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, and stars Stephen Merchant as Stuart. The show primarily centers around Stuart's exploits in Los Angeles as he awkwardly searches for love however most episodes will also contain subplots that address the experiences of Stuart's various friends, particularly his roommate Jessica (Christine Woods).
'''''Hello Ladies''''' is an American television sitcom based on [[Stephen Merchant]]'s stand-up comedy tour of the same name. The show is created and written by [[Stephen Merchant]], Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, and stars Stephen Merchant as Stuart. The show primarily centers around Stuart's exploits in Los Angeles as he awkwardly searches for love however most episodes will also contain subplots that address the experiences of Stuart's various friends, particularly his roommate Jessica (Christine Woods).


The first episode of '''''Hello Ladies''''' premiered on [[HBO]] on September 29, 2013.
''Hello Ladies'' is notable as the first major TV project that Steve has worked on without longtime collaborator [[Ricky Gervais]].
 
The first episode of ''Hello Ladies'' premiered on [[HBO]] on September 29, 2013.
 
==Origin==
 
HBO executives first approached Stephen Merchant about making a sitcom based on his stand-up show when he performed in Los Angeles[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5dm3Qdk6rk]. He agreed and he decided to collaborate with Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky who had previously worked on the [[The_Office_(US_Series)|U.S. version of The Office]].[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5dm3Qdk6rk] Steve says he admired their work and had become friends with them prior to working together on ''Hello Ladies''.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5dm3Qdk6rk]
 
Merchant has described his goal as ''"making it feel real and I wanted to tap into something human..."''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5dm3Qdk6rk] and that ''"I wanted the idea of loneliness in the city"''[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/california-dreaming-stephen-merchant-on-love-short-actors-and-orthodontics-in-los-angeles-8872268.html]. Specifically, the show is set in Los Angeles because ''"[w]e wanted that sense that [Stuart is] out of place... He is like an existential fish out of water."''[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/california-dreaming-stephen-merchant-on-love-short-actors-and-orthodontics-in-los-angeles-8872268.html] Aside from the thematic goals of the series, Steve also adds that ''"I do some falling over."'' He's said that many of the physical gags are homages to British comedians who may be less well known in America.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5dm3Qdk6rk]
 
In terms of being apart from usual collaborator [[Ricky Gervais]], Steve describes ''Hello Ladies'' as his "ambitious jazz-funk solo album." [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/california-dreaming-stephen-merchant-on-love-short-actors-and-orthodontics-in-los-angeles-8872268.html]


==Cast==
==Cast==


*[[Stephen Merchant]] - Stuart
*[[Stephen Merchant]] - Stuart Pritchard
*Christine Woods - Jessica
*Christine Woods - Jessica
*Nate Torrence - Wade
*Nate Torrence - Wade
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|colspan="7"| Stuart and his friends have access to a limousine for a "night on the town". The limo helps them in picking up women but doesn't gain them entry into an expensive restaurant. Jessica's attempts to raise the level of intellectual discourse among her own group of friends include a viewing of "Battleship Potemkin". Her friends are uninterested and they eventually join Stuart in his limo.
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|colspan="7"| Stuart manages to arrange a date with Annie, an employee at his gym. Things go well initially but when she seems to be obsessively "texting" someone named "Alex", he suspects the worst. Jessica goes on an audition for a commercial but tries to fool her hated rival into thinking it's for something much more prestigious. Wade and Rory exchange text messages to continuously affirm that they're each alive and safe.
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Revision as of 02:32, 16 October 2013

Hello Ladies
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Stephen Merchant in Hello Ladies
Genre Comedy
Running time 30 mins
Creator(s) Stephen Merchant, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky
Writer(s) Stephen Merchant, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky
Starring Stephen Merchant, Christine Woods, Nate Torrence, Kevin Weisman and Kyle Mooney
Country US
Network HBO
Original runs September 29, 2013 – Present
No. of episodes 3
IMDB Profile


Hello Ladies is an American television sitcom based on Stephen Merchant's stand-up comedy tour of the same name. The show is created and written by Stephen Merchant, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, and stars Stephen Merchant as Stuart. The show primarily centers around Stuart's exploits in Los Angeles as he awkwardly searches for love however most episodes will also contain subplots that address the experiences of Stuart's various friends, particularly his roommate Jessica (Christine Woods).

Hello Ladies is notable as the first major TV project that Steve has worked on without longtime collaborator Ricky Gervais.

The first episode of Hello Ladies premiered on HBO on September 29, 2013.

Origin

HBO executives first approached Stephen Merchant about making a sitcom based on his stand-up show when he performed in Los Angeles[1]. He agreed and he decided to collaborate with Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky who had previously worked on the U.S. version of The Office.[2] Steve says he admired their work and had become friends with them prior to working together on Hello Ladies.[3]

Merchant has described his goal as "making it feel real and I wanted to tap into something human..."[4] and that "I wanted the idea of loneliness in the city"[5]. Specifically, the show is set in Los Angeles because "[w]e wanted that sense that [Stuart is] out of place... He is like an existential fish out of water."[6] Aside from the thematic goals of the series, Steve also adds that "I do some falling over." He's said that many of the physical gags are homages to British comedians who may be less well known in America.[7]

In terms of being apart from usual collaborator Ricky Gervais, Steve describes Hello Ladies as his "ambitious jazz-funk solo album." [8]

Cast

  • Stephen Merchant - Stuart Pritchard
  • Christine Woods - Jessica
  • Nate Torrence - Wade
  • Kevin Weisman - Kives
  • Kyle Mooney - Rory

Episodes

Series One

Title Series Original Airdate Buy #
Pilot Series 1 29th September 2013 N/A 1
Stuart and his friend, the newly separated Wade, attempt to pick up women with no success. Eventually they are joined by Kives who has no trouble. Jessica becomes convinced that her boyfriend doesn't really care for her.
The Limo Series 1 6th October 2013 N/A 2
Stuart and his friends have access to a limousine for a "night on the town". The limo helps them in picking up women but doesn't gain them entry into an expensive restaurant. Jessica's attempts to raise the level of intellectual discourse among her own group of friends include a viewing of "Battleship Potemkin". Her friends are uninterested and they eventually join Stuart in his limo.
The Date Series 1 13th October 2013 N/A 3
Stuart manages to arrange a date with Annie, an employee at his gym. Things go well initially but when she seems to be obsessively "texting" someone named "Alex", he suspects the worst. Jessica goes on an audition for a commercial but tries to fool her hated rival into thinking it's for something much more prestigious. Wade and Rory exchange text messages to continuously affirm that they're each alive and safe.
The Dinner Series 1 20th October 2013 N/A 4
TBD
Pool Party Series 1 27th October 2013 N/A 5
TBD
Long Beach Series 1 3rd November 2013 N/A 6
TBD
The Wedding Series 1 10th November 2013 N/A 7
TBD
The Drive Series 1 17th November 2013 N/A 8
TBD