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Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy

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Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
Theme music composerDarren Leader
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Bennett Webber
  • Chris Pizzi
  • Tom Lesinski
  • Jenna Santoianni
  • Keith Quinn
  • Jonathan Stern
  • Rob Riggle
Producers
  • Franny Baldwin
  • David Soldinger
CinematographyFrank Barrera
Editors
  • Nicholas Gallucci
  • Daniel Fleshler
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
  • Abominable Pictures
  • Haunted Steel Mill
  • Sonar Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCrackle
ReleaseAugust 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)

Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy is an American comedy television series starring Rob Riggle that premiered on August 23, 2018 on Crackle.

Premise

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Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy follows Rob Riggle, "who is mostly known for his legendary ski master movies, has invested all of his money and reputation into an Academy celebrating America’s truest art form – personal watercraft riding. Rob, his legendary stunt man commandant Dirk Hamsteak and their entire staff of instructors spend a semester defending their beloved Academy at all costs. No matter how many people criticize it...go missing...or die!"[1]

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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Guest

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Big Timed"Alex FernieStory by : Rob Riggle, Bennett Webber, & Chris Pizzi
Teleplay by : Duncan Birmingham
August 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)
2"The Bassman Cometh"Lauren LudwigSean O'ConnorAugust 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)
3"Into The Reeds"Alex FernieTim NeenanAugust 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)
4"Midterms"Alex FernieTim Neenan, Sean O'Connor, & Bennett WebberAugust 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)
5"Hog Hunt"Chris PizziRob Riggle & Bennett WebberAugust 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)
6"R.I.G.G.L.E. Day"Chris PizziJonathan Stern & Bennett WebberAugust 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)
7"Cream Dream"Lauren LudwigKerry O'NeillAugust 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)
8"Vindication"Alex FernieJonathan SternAugust 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)

Production

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Development

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On January 14, 2018, it was announced that Crackle was developing a new half-hour comedy series written and executive produced by Rob Riggle entitled Rob Riggle's Jet Ski Academy.[2][3]

On March 29, 2018, it was announced that Crackle had given the show, now titled Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy, a series order consisting of a first season of eight episodes. The show was created and written by Riggle who is also set to serve as an executive producer alongside Jonathan Stern, Keith Quinn, Bennett Webber, and Chris Pizzi. Production companies involved in the series include Sonar Entertainment and Abominable Pictures.[1] On July 10, 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere on August 23, 2018.[4]

Casting

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Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that the main cast would include Riggle, Billy Merritt, Britt Baron, Eliza Coupe, Dave (Gruber) Allen, Alison Rich, Carl Tart, Samm Levine, and Rizwan Manji.[1] On July 10, 2018, it was announced that Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Noël Wells, David Arquette, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Jamie Chung, and Haley Joel Osment would guest star in the series.[4]

Filming

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Principal photography for the first season took place in Malibu, California.[1]

Release

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On July 27, 2018, the first trailer for the series was released.[5]

Reception

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In a positive review, Decider's Joel Keller praised the series saying, "Rob Riggle’s Ski Master Academy is a loopy combination of self-awareness, improv craziness, and meta metaness. Does it work all the time? No. But there’s a reason why shows of this ilk, starring Riggle, Scheer, or any combination of their early-’00s UCB alumni buddies is usually good for a guffaw or two: these folks have been doing improv together for 20 years, and the chemistry and ease is always apparent when they perform together."[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Petski, Denise (March 29, 2018). "'Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy' Crackle Series Sets Cast, Begins Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  2. ^ Holloway, Daniel (January 14, 2018). "Crackle Teams With Rob Riggle on Jet-Ski Comedy, Sets New Branding". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Blyth, Antonia (January 14, 2018). "Crackle GM Eric Berger Announces 'The Butcher' From Gary Oldman; 'Office Uprising' — TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "'ROB RIGGLE'S SKI MASTER ACADEMY' OPENS FOR BUSINESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 ON SONY CRACKLE". Broadcasting & Cable. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
  5. ^ Marian, Cate Lecuyer (July 27, 2018). "'Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy' Hits the Waves in August". PromaxBDA. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  6. ^ Keller, Joel (August 23, 2018). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy' On Crackle, Where Rob Riggle Runs A Ski Master Academy". Decider. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
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