A Minute with Stan Hooper

A Minute with Stan Hooper (2003)

EndedScripted showComedy

Hooper, a famous newspaper columnist turned television commentator, moves his family from their New York home to a small Wisconsin town, Waterford Falls , where he hopes to better get in touch with Middle America in an attempt to make his weekly minute-long television commentaries more appealing to a larger audience. While there, he interacts with the folksy, and largely strange, townspeople of Waterford Falls.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Fear Finds the FallsDec 12, 2003
S01E05Bye, Bye, Miss American PieDec 12, 2003
S01E04An Old Fashioned ThanksgivingNov 26, 2003
S01E03The HustlerNov 12, 2003
S01E02Stan Hooper Goes to WashingtonNov 5, 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did A Minute with Stan Hooper first premiere on TV?

A Minute with Stan Hooper first premiered on October 29, 2003.

Who played the lead character in A Minute with Stan Hooper?

Norm Macdonald played the lead character, Stan Hooper.

What was the genre of A Minute with Stan Hooper?

A Minute with Stan Hooper was a sitcom.

Where was A Minute with Stan Hooper set?

A Minute with Stan Hooper was set in the fictional town of Waterford Falls, Minnesota.

Did A Minute with Stan Hooper have a laugh track?

Yes, A Minute with Stan Hooper had a laugh track.

Who was the creator of A Minute with Stan Hooper?

A Minute with Stan Hooper was created by Barry Kemp.

What channel aired A Minute with Stan Hooper?

A Minute with Stan Hooper aired on FOX.

Who played the character of Molly Hooper, Stan's wife?

Penelope Ann Miller played the character of Molly Hooper, Stan's wife.

Was A Minute with Stan Hooper set in the present day or in the past?

A Minute with Stan Hooper was set in the present day.

How many episodes of A Minute with Stan Hooper were produced?

A Minute with Stan Hooper had a total of 13 episodes.

What was the premise of A Minute with Stan Hooper?

A Minute with Stan Hooper followed the story of a famous TV personality who moves to a small town in Minnesota to experience a simpler life.

Who played the role of Stanley Hooper Sr., Stan's father?

Brian Howe played the role of Stanley Hooper Sr., Stan's father.

Was A Minute with Stan Hooper well-received by critics?

No, A Minute with Stan Hooper received mixed to negative reviews from critics.

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