Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestTed invites Lesley's old high school prom date to their home after Ben learns that Ted is still jealous of him. Liam is asked to chaperone Chloe, Preston and their dates to the prom.
Cracking Up is an American television sitcom created and written by Mike White. It aired on the Fox Network on Monday nights from March 9–May 5, 2004; it only aired six of the twelve produced episodes. Psychiatrist Dr. Bollas is assigned to examine Tanner Shackleton, a child of a Beverly Hills family, only to discover that Tanner doesn't have any problems — his family does. The story is in fact about Ben Baxter, a student who moves into the Shackletons' guest house, interacting with Tanner and his crazy family.
Writing
Mike White's signature voice peeking through network constraints.
Acting
Jason Schwartzman and Molly Shannon doing maximum with minimal screen time.
Creator
Mike White
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Only six episodes aired; the remaining six remain officially unreleased, making this genuine lost media.
This aired months before 'The White Lotus' creator Mike White's 'School of Rock' breakthrough—spot the same class critique DNA.
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