Dave (TV series)

Dave
Genre
Created by
Starring
Opening theme
"Hi, I'm Dave"
by
  • Dave Burd
  • Jasper Lee Harris
  • Jahnei Clarke
Composers
  • Henry Kwapis
  • Jack Karaszewski
  • Jasper Harris
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Chris Smirnoff
  • Melanie Elin
  • Corey Omer
CinematographyBrian Lannin
Running time24–32 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFXX
ReleaseMarch 4, 2020 (2020-03-04) –
May 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)
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Dave (stylized as DAVE) is an American television sitcom that premiered on FXX on March 4, 2020. It was co-created by rapper/comedian Dave Burd (known by his stage name "Lil Dicky"), who plays the titular character, and Jeff Schaffer.[1] Kevin Hart and Greg Mottola form part of the production team. Lil Dicky's real-life hype man, GaTa, co-stars as himself.[2] On May 11, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on June 16, 2021.[3][4] On February 17, 2022, FXX renewed the series for a third season, which premiered on April 5, 2023.[5][6] On February 1, 2024, FX announced that there were no current plans to renew the series while Burd pursues other projects.[7]

  1. ^ Miller, Stuart (March 2, 2020). "Nimble be the Rapper Makes Way for Dave the TV Star". The New York Times. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Wood, Mikael (April 15, 2020). "How a white rapper's sidekick became a breakout sitcom star — and TV's unlikeliest role model". Los Angeles Times.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2020). "'Dave' Renewed For Season 2 As It Becomes FX Networks' Highest Ranked Comedy Series Ever". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  4. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan; Ferme, Antonio; Bosselman, Haley (April 19, 2021). "FXX's 'Dave' Season 2 To Premiere In June (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  5. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 17, 2022). "'Dave': FX Networks Renews Comedy For Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  6. ^ Nemetz, Dave (January 12, 2023). "Dave Lands Season 3 Premiere Date". TVLine. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. ^ Nemetz, Dave (February 1, 2024). "Dave Not Returning for Season 4 at FXX". TVLine. Retrieved February 1, 2024.