My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss

2004

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My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss is a television show on the Fox Network that was filmed in July 2004 and aired from November–December 2004. Similar to My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance, it was a parody of shows such as The Apprentice. The contestants performed several tasks that they were told would help them win a job at the Chicago-based conglomerate IOCOR and a $250,000 prize. However, the contestants did not know that the company - and the position - were fake. The show was usually punctuated by the actions of the "boss" 'Mr. N. Paul Todd'. The contestants learn about his multi-billion-dollar venture capital firm IOCOR, and in any episode, he or a member of his 'family' could usually be found doing something to unsettle the contestants or to test the limit of their blindness to truth. Fox advertised the show, along with another Apprentice-inspired show called The Rebel Billionaire, during the 2004 Major League Baseball playoffs. The show received low ratings in the United States and was cancelled after five episodes. Fox released the remaining 5 episodes online in late March 2005. All 10 episodes were broadcast in full in the UK on Channel 4, in Australia on Channel 7 and later Fox8, in Singapore on Channel 5, in Poland on TV4 and Polsat, in Malaysia on 8TV and in Denmark on SBS Net. In 2008, the entire series - including the five unaired episodes in the USA - aired on Fox Reality Channel.

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Ploydsge just watch it!
Twilightfa Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.
Michelle Ridley The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity
Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
dlscott1111 Just got through watching a marathon airing of this show. Got hooked and couldn't stop watching!! It's all here: Selling hot soup on a hot day, selling "I hate Chicago" shirts in Chicago, selling cosmetic surgery to dead people, pitching home-defense front yard landmines, and making a lovable, kid-friendly mascot for the much maligned and misunderstood product of hydro-cyanic acid (or Cyanide).Favorite lines by Mr. Todd: (Commenting on his right-hand men): "I trust them so much because I mis-trust them". (Critiquing one of the players): "You're short! Tall people have an advantage in this world..." "The weak only survive if the strong are weaker."
Jerry Hermes In this age of pranking, I cannot believe this many educated and ostensibly smart people would fall for the shenanigans pulled by "Mr. Todd". Despite the mansions and yachts etc. it is inconceivable to me that these folks are clueless as to the propriety of "Mr. Todd"'s antics.I missed episode #4 and I'm bummed out over that. All in all, the concept is brilliant and the show is F-ing hilarious. I cannot wait to see who the mystery person really is. I would have loved to have been the actor playing the boss.The winner won't mind as they collect a quarter million bucks cash. The 15 losers will, no doubt, be livid.
ericdecker I rarely have expectations of a reality show, and even less so for one titled "My Big Fat..." anything.The actor portraying the Boss does a phenomenal job. I was sucked into watching the first program by the promos, and I wasn't disappointed. Serving them up the cheapest champagne and hearing them gush about how great it was - excellent!The editing is particularly good, really showing the reactions of the contestants to each outrageous claim.And as a commentary on greed, how can you top the invention of fraudulent charities and street hustling?This is not your average reality program. I recommend it to anyone who appreciates a good practical joke and improv comedy.
pops_mcfly Even better than the entire first series(also hilarious) in it's pilot episode.can't wait to see NBC's fake reality show "25 Millon dollar hoax" as well.best part in THIS show though was the "Get the hell outta my office"BTW who does everyone think the secret "boss" is?I have a few choices,Randy(the victim from season 1)Steve (Fiance from season 1)Donald Trump