John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
Acting
Jake Gyllenhaal's unhinged Mr. Music deserves awards
Writing
Existential dread disguised as children's songs
Production
Spot-on 1970s Sesame Street fever dream aesthetic
Director
Rhys Thomas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David Byrne's song was written specifically for him after Mulaney learned they shared a birthday, making the whole thing even more unhinged.
The special deliberately apes the style of '70s-'80s PBS children's programming like 'The Electric Company' and '3-2-1 Contact,' shows that millennial parents now recognize as deeply unwell in retrospect.
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