The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show
GenreSitcom
Created by
Starring
Opening theme
ComposerW. G. Snuffy Walden
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons9
No. of episodes233 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Deborah Oppenheimer
  • Rick Messina
  • Richard Baker
  • Lou Fusaro
  • Holly Sawyer-Friedman
CinematographyKen Lamkin (pilot)
Joe Pennella (season 1)
Peter Smokler (seasons 2–9)
EditorsRichard A. Schwadel
Brian K. Roberts
John Fuller
Larry Harris
Camera setup
Running time18–21 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseSeptember 13, 1995 (1995-09-13) –
September 8, 2004 (2004-09-08)
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The Drew Carey Show is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1995, to September 8, 2004. Set in Cleveland, Ohio, the series revolved around the retail office and home life of "everyman" Drew Carey, a fictionalized version of the comedian.[1]

The show was created by Carey, who had both stand-up comedy and writing experience, and television writer and producer Bruce Helford.

Produced by Mohawk Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, it debuted on September 13, 1995, received positive reviews from critics and ranked among the Top 30 programs for four seasons before sliding in popularity. Ratings declined sharply during the final two seasons, and the last two episodes aired on September 8, 2004.

  1. ^ Siano, Joseph (October 25, 1998). "SIGNOFF; Now Roasting (and Toasting) Drew Carey". The New York Times.