Fishing with John

Fishing with John (1991)

EndedDocumentary showAdventure, Travel, Sports

John Lurie knows absolutely nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from undertaking the adventure of a lifetime on Fishing with John. Traveling with his special guests to the most exotic and dangerous places on earth, John Lurie battles sharks with Jim Jarmusch off the tip of Long Island, goes ice fishing with Willem Dafoe at Maine's northernmost point, braves the Costa Rican jungle with Matt Dillon, takes Tom Waits to Jamaica, and searches for the elusive giant squid with Dennis Hopper in Thailand.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Thailand with Dennis Hopper (2)Dez. 25, 1991
S01E05Thailand with Dennis Hopper (1)Dez. 18, 1991
S01E04Maine with Willem DafoeDez. 11, 1991
S01E03Costa Rica with Matt DillonDez. 4, 1991
S01E02Jamaica with Tom WaitsNov. 27, 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Fishing with John' premiere?

'Fishing with John' premiered on January 24, 1991.

Who is the host of 'Fishing with John'?

John Lurie is the host of 'Fishing with John'.

What is the premise of 'Fishing with John'?

'Fishing with John' features John Lurie taking various celebrity friends on fishing trips.

Who are some of the celebrity guests on 'Fishing with John'?

Celebrity guests on 'Fishing with John' include Tom Waits, Matt Dillon, and Willem Dafoe among others.

How many episodes are in the first season of 'Fishing with John'?

There are six episodes in the first season of 'Fishing with John'.

In which locations are the fishing trips of 'Fishing with John' filmed?

The fishing trips of 'Fishing with John' are filmed in locations such as Jamaica, Montauk, and Maine.

Besides fishing trips, what else is featured on 'Fishing with John'?

'Fishing with John' also features surreal and absurdist humor alongside its fishing trips.

Did 'Fishing with John' receive any awards or nominations?

'Fishing with John' won the Jury Special Prize at the 1992 Sundance Film Festival.

Which celebrities declined an invitation to appear on 'Fishing with John'?

Celebrities rumored to have declined an invitation to appear on 'Fishing with John' include Tom Hanks and Mick Jagger.

Is 'Fishing with John' still airing on television?

No, 'Fishing with John' has not aired new episodes since 1991.

Who directed each episode of 'Fishing with John'?

John Lurie directed each episode of 'Fishing with John'.

Was 'Fishing with John' widely popular during its initial run?

No, despite critical acclaim, 'Fishing with John' was not widely popular during its initial run.

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