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John C. Reilly as a deranged public access host who definitely shouldn't be on TV.
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Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010)

unhingedpublic access nightmareaccidentally profound

Latest Episode

Crime
12 min

Season 4 • Episode 6

Latest

Crime

Jul 29, 2016

Dr. Steven Brule investigates what crime is also if crime pays?

Overview

Comedy

See Dr. Steve learn about restaurants, spend time with his family, conquer his fears, and more. Featuring guest appearances by Jan Skylar, Wayne Skylar, and David Liebe Hart.

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Content warning
surreal

Standout Aspects

Acting

Reilly's commitment to Steve's broken psyche.

Production

Perfectly imperfect public access aesthetic.

Writing

Brule's malapropisms are accidental poetry.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you question your sanity.·Friends: Group who appreciates uncomfortable laughter.·Binge: 4 seasons of escalating Brule madness.
Heads up:Disturbing: Steve's life is genuinely depressing if you think about it.
John C. ReillyTim Heidecker

Creators

John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim

First AiredMay 16, 2010
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Seasons4·Episodes24
Adult Swim

Top Cast

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Dr. Steve Brule

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Trivia

John C. Reilly improvised most of Brule's dialogue; the teleprompter often contained nonsense words he had to pronounce.

Cultural

The show parodies 1980s-90s public access programs so precisely that viewers sometimes believe Steve Brule was a real failed TV personality.

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