It feels like Tim Robinson became famous overnight with his sketch series I Think You Should Go with Tim Robinson. The program showcases Robinson’s unique brand of humor, which is a refreshing fragrance of an understated comedic style. Absurd humor has been around for some time with some mainstream influence Tim and Eric: Great Show, Great Job! and comedians turned actors like Zach Galifianakis. As popular as they are, they’re not often given any recourse other than block networks like Adult Swim or studios like Funny or Die. That said, it’s rare for a show that cleans the network to actually lean towards a purer goal of absurdism. It’s just as refreshing when a new generation of creators within the genre received the green light in the present, which brings us to Tim Robinson. While the Second City alum’s fame is still relatively new, it didn’t take long for her to connect with fans and make her mark on the industry after her debut in Saturday Night Live.
How Long Was Tim Robinson on ‘Saturday Night Live’?
When Robinson walked in Saturday Night Live during Season 38 in 2012, it was a 4 year contract with him starting as a featured player, as is standard process when a new cast member joins the show. His first and only onscreen season was beside him Fred Armisen, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong (both were also “featured” cast members at the time), and Bill Hader.
During his short tenure on screen, the parts had their share of joy, but were mostly minor characters who didn’t take off. Instead of parting with him immediately because of this, Lorne Michaels and the power that simply moved him to a behind-the-scenes spot in the writers’ room for the remainder of his contract. It’s easy to see that this decision was made in recognition of his talent for odd and disorganized comedic endings and understanding of his place in the genre. While it may not seem ideal at first, this possibility has also helped him understand more about how to make what he wants work for television as he gains more experience writing for television. Saturday Night Live.
‘Detroiters’ Paves Way for ‘I Think You Should Go’
During their time together SNLRobinson toured various other events in line with his sense of humor Comedy Bang! bang! And Documentary Now!. After leaving the primetime variety show in 2016, he has continued to get into creation Detroiters For Central Comedy along with fellow Second City Chicago alums Sam Richardson. The time is on SNL may have expired, but the connection through SNL allowing him to bring in staff writers and fellow former cast members as well Zach Caninwho helped script the event, and Jason Sudeikiswho occasionally appears on the sitcom and is one of its executive producers. Detroiters lasted for 2 seasons and has a loyal fanbase. Compared to Robinson’s Netflix brainchild, the Comedy Central show definitely has its own and could be considered the goofy precursor of I Think You Should Go.
‘I Think You Should Go’ Is Where He Belongs
SNL has had many “unusual” appearances over the decades as well as cast members, such as Hader and Will Ferrell, which has found a place in the weird and fun corners of Hollywood. however, granted SNLnote, it’s no surprise that many of Robinson’s sketches didn’t stick. Of course, there are sketches like their “Roundball Rock” (which stars Sudeikis and Robinson as John and Dave Tesh, respectively) that bear a strong resemblance to I Think You Should Go‘S Johnny Cash sketch and clearly paved the way for it, but the show has always leaned more towards the formulaic nature. This is best seen in segments such as “The Californians”, a recurring sketch of which Robinson was briefly part of, and the fan favorite “Lobster Diner”.” musical inspired by Les Miserables. Though the two delve into hilarious territory, they stick to a story format that makes sense…even if it’s a musical to save the restaurant’s lobster. One can refer to a funny show Please Don’t Destroy segment for their unconventional ideas and takes, but even they just graze the “weird” edge in all their most random moments.
Robinson himself has also confirmed that many of the sketches that appear on his Netflix show are meant to be SNL. Although specifics were not provided, it has been hinted that the list may include Season 1’s popular baby airplane sketch in which fellow exes SNL cast, Will Forte, played a character who was tortured by a crying baby while flying 30 years earlier. That same character traces the child, now an adult, to stake his comedy, his lamentation, his vengeance. Even if Robinson’s idea is actually too strange to SNL, the actor’s discovered talent has been recognized elsewhere. This can be highlighted by his Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 2016, Outstanding Comedy Series or Short Form Drama in 2022, and his resounding award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series or Short Form Drama.
Netflix I Think You Should Go with Tim Robinson it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay. A horror and surreal comedy show reminiscent of the spirit of previous shows Mr Show with Bob and David not for everyone, and maybe Tim Robinson’s tenure at SNL show that. It’s clear, though, that since then, he’s blossomed into his own brand of comedy, and it comes at a time when absurdist humor is rare on mainstream frontiers. The Netflix series is certainly not alone in its absurdity, as we’ve come to realize The Eric Andre Show and fellow newcomers, Aunt Donna, but the list of similar events is less than a handful of the best. The success of the Robinson-fronted sketch show, which is heading into Season 3, allowed the absurd, horror-comedy sub-genre to be recognized and validated on a larger scale, especially since the show also featured many high-profile guest stars from SNL. Let’s hope Robinson helps open the door for more awesome freaks to come along (even if it’s retarded and completely denies the door operation) while adamantly turning a blind eye to his criticisms.