Wainy Days
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Wainy Days is an internet
video series starring David Wain
that is hosted on the website, My Damn Channel
. It is currently running in its fourth season. The web series follows a fictionalized version of Wain through his everyday life as he tries to form relationships with numerous women and discusses his problems with his friends at the sweatshop
where he works. Elizabeth Banks
, Jonah Hill
, Megan Mullaly, Jason Sudeikis
, Rob Corddry
, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio
, Josh Charles, A.D. Miles, Paul Rudd
, and Michael Ian Black
(who wrote and directed one of the episodes), and various other Stella
/The State
/Wet Hot American Summer
alum have all guest-starred in various episodes.
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video series starring David Wain
David Wain
David Benjamin Wain is an American comedian, writer, actor and director. He is most widely known for the feature films Role Models and Wet Hot American Summer, the 1990s' sketch comedy series The State and for producing/directing/writing the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital...
that is hosted on the website, My Damn Channel
My Damn Channel
My Damn Channel is an entertainment website.- History :My Damn Channel was founded by Rob Barnett. It launched July 31, 2007.Named one of the 50 Best Websites of 2011 by TIME Magazine...
. It is currently running in its fourth season. The web series follows a fictionalized version of Wain through his everyday life as he tries to form relationships with numerous women and discusses his problems with his friends at the sweatshop
Sweatshop
Sweatshop is a negatively connoted term for any working environment considered to be unacceptably difficult or dangerous. Sweatshop workers often work long hours for very low pay, regardless of laws mandating overtime pay or a minimum wage. Child labour laws may be violated. Sweatshops may have...
where he works. Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell , known professionally as Elizabeth Banks, is an American actress. Banks had her film debut in the low-budget independent film Surrender Dorothy...
, Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill Feldstein , known professionally as Jonah Hill, is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. Hill is best known roles for his roles in Superbad, Knocked Up, and Get Him to the Greek. He made his theatrical debut in I Heart Huckabees, alongside Jason Schwartzman and Dustin...
, Megan Mullaly, Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis
Daniel Jason Sudeikis is an American actor and comedian currently starring as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.-Early life:Sudeikis was born Daniel Jason Sudeikis in Fairfax, Virginia, the son of Kathryn , a travel agent who was president of the American Society of Travel Agents, and Dan...
, Rob Corddry
Rob Corddry
Robert William "Rob" Corddry is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his work as a former correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and for his starring role in the comedy film Hot Tub Time Machine...
, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio
Joe Lo Truglio
Joseph "Joe" Lo Truglio is an American actor, writer and comedian best known for his work as a cast member on the cult MTV sketch comedy series The State...
, Josh Charles, A.D. Miles, Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Paul Stephen Rudd is an American actor and screenwriter. He has primarily appeared in comedies, and is known for his roles in the films Clueless, Wet Hot American Summer, Anchorman, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Dinner for Schmucks, The Object of My...
, and Michael Ian Black
Michael Ian Black
Michael Ian Black is an American comedian, actor, writer and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including The State, Ed, Viva Variety, Stella and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He is also a prominent poker player, appearing on Celebrity Poker Showdown several times...
(who wrote and directed one of the episodes), and various other Stella
Stella (Comedy Group)
Stella is a comedy trio consisting of Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, and David Wain . The group formed in 1997 as a weekly nightclub comedy attraction, performing at New York City nightclub Fez from 1997 until February 2005...
/The State
The State (TV series)
The State is a half-hour sketch-comedy television show, originally broadcast on MTV between December 17, 1993 and July 1, 1995. The show combined bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the favor of its target teenaged audience...
/Wet Hot American Summer
Wet Hot American Summer
Wet Hot American Summer is a 2001 satirical comedy film written by David Wain and Michael Showalter, and directed by Wain. The film takes place during the last day at a fictional Jewish summer camp in 1981, before closing for the summer...
alum have all guest-starred in various episodes.
Season 1: 2007
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1 | "Shelly" | David Wain | David Wain | July 30, 2007 | |
David runs into Shelly, an old acquaintance, who may be too good to be true. Guest Star: Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell , known professionally as Elizabeth Banks, is an American actress. Banks had her film debut in the low-budget independent film Surrender Dorothy... |
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2 | "The Date" | David Wain | David Wain | August 6, 2007 | |
David and Shelly go out on a date and sparks fly, but a dark reminder of Shelly's past becomes apparent. Guest Stars: Elizabeth Banks and Josh Charles |
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3 | "My Turn" | David Wain | David Wain | August 13, 2007 | |
David decides to take his love life into his own hands. | |||||
4 | "Cyrano d'Bluetooth" | A. D. Miles A. D. Miles Anthony David Miles , best known as A. D. Miles, is an American actor, writer and comedian who is best known as Marty Shonson on Comedy Central's Dog Bites Man... |
A. D. Miles | August 20, 2007 | |
David becomes infatuated with a woman at the coffee shop, but he doesn't have the courage to talk to her on his own. Guest Star: Callie Thorne Callie Thorne Calliope "Callie" Thorne is an American actress known for her current role as Dr. Dani Santino on the USA Network series Necessary Roughness... |
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5 | "Walking Tour" | Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black is an American comedian, actor, writer and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including The State, Ed, Viva Variety, Stella and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He is also a prominent poker player, appearing on Celebrity Poker Showdown several times... |
Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black is an American comedian, actor, writer and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including The State, Ed, Viva Variety, Stella and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He is also a prominent poker player, appearing on Celebrity Poker Showdown several times... |
August 27, 2007 | |
A woman asks David for a walking tour of New York City. Guest Star: Kerri Kenney-Silver Kerri Kenney-Silver Kerri Kenney-Silver is an American actress, comedian, singer and writer best known as a cast member on MTV's The State and for her role as Deputy Trudy Wiegel on the Comedy Central series, Reno 911!.-Early life:... |
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6 | "A Woman's Touch" | Jonathan Stern | Jonathan Stern | September 3, 2007 | |
David gets in touch with his feminine side. Guest Stars: Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black is an American comedian, actor, writer and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including The State, Ed, Viva Variety, Stella and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He is also a prominent poker player, appearing on Celebrity Poker Showdown several times... and Rashida Jones Rashida Jones Rashida Leah Jones is an American film and television actress, comic book author, screenwriter and occasional singer. She played Louisa Fenn on Boston Public and Karen Filippelli on The Office as well as roles in the films I Love You, Man and The Social Network... |
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7 | "The Bank" | Ian Helfer | Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black is an American comedian, actor, writer and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including The State, Ed, Viva Variety, Stella and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He is also a prominent poker player, appearing on Celebrity Poker Showdown several times... and Ian Helfer |
September 10, 2007 | |
David starts going to a sperm bank. Guest Star: Ken Marino Ken Marino Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Marino is an American actor, comedian, director and screenwriter. He was a cast member on MTV's The State and on the Starz comedy Party Down. He currently co-stars on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital.-Early life and career:Marino was born in West Islip, New York to an... |
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8 | "Plugged" | Jonathan Stern | Jonathan Stern | September 17, 2007 | |
David gets hair plugs in order to better appeal to women. Guest Star: Jason Sudeikis Jason Sudeikis Daniel Jason Sudeikis is an American actor and comedian currently starring as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.-Early life:Sudeikis was born Daniel Jason Sudeikis in Fairfax, Virginia, the son of Kathryn , a travel agent who was president of the American Society of Travel Agents, and Dan... |
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9 | "Dorvid Days" | Matt Spicer & Max Winkler | Max Winkler | September 24, 2007 | |
David travels across the country to see a woman he met online. Guest Stars: Jennifer Westfeldt Jennifer Westfeldt Jennifer Westfeldt is an American actress and screenwriter known for the hit 2001 independent film Kissing Jessica Stein, which she co-wrote with Heather Juergensen and in which the two women starred.- Early life :... , Jonah Hill Jonah Hill Jonah Hill Feldstein , known professionally as Jonah Hill, is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. Hill is best known roles for his roles in Superbad, Knocked Up, and Get Him to the Greek. He made his theatrical debut in I Heart Huckabees, alongside Jason Schwartzman and Dustin... , and Thomas Lennon |
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10 | "The Future" | Jonathan Stern | Jonathan Stern | October 1, 2007 | |
David imagines life in the year 2011. Guest Star: Rob Corddry Rob Corddry Robert William "Rob" Corddry is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his work as a former correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and for his starring role in the comedy film Hot Tub Time Machine... |
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Season 2: 2007-2008
# | Title | Writer(s) | Director(s) | Original Airdate | |
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11 | "Zandy" | David Wain | David Wain | November 12, 2007 | |
A new twist affects David's relationship with Zandy. | |||||
12 | "Happy Endings" | Erica Oyama | Ken Marino Ken Marino Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Marino is an American actor, comedian, director and screenwriter. He was a cast member on MTV's The State and on the Starz comedy Party Down. He currently co-stars on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital.-Early life and career:Marino was born in West Islip, New York to an... |
November 19, 2007 | |
David starts getting "happy endings" at a massage parlor. | |||||
13 | "Wainy Nights" | Ken Marino | Ken Marino | November 26, 2007 | |
David goes out on the town at nighttime. Guest Star: Steve Agee Steve Agee Steve Agee is an American actor and comedian, best known for his supporting role as Steve Myron on the Comedy Central series The Sarah Silverman Program.... |
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14 | "The Pact" | Jonathan Stern | Jonathan Stern | December 3, 2007 | |
David follows up with Tammy, a friend from elementary school, who made a pact with David that they would have sex if they weren't both married by 38. Guest Star: Ken Marino Ken Marino Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Marino is an American actor, comedian, director and screenwriter. He was a cast member on MTV's The State and on the Starz comedy Party Down. He currently co-stars on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital.-Early life and career:Marino was born in West Islip, New York to an... and Missy Yager |
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15 | "Tough Guy" | Joe Lo Truglio Joe Lo Truglio Joseph "Joe" Lo Truglio is an American actor, writer and comedian best known for his work as a cast member on the cult MTV sketch comedy series The State... |
Joe Lo Truglio Joe Lo Truglio Joseph "Joe" Lo Truglio is an American actor, writer and comedian best known for his work as a cast member on the cult MTV sketch comedy series The State... |
December 10, 2007 | |
David gets tough. Guest Stars: Julie Bowen Julie Bowen Julie Bowen is an American film and television actress. She played Carol Vessey on Ed and Denise Bauer on Boston Legal. She is best known for playing Claire Dunphy on the sitcom Modern Family, for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011... , David Krumholtz David Krumholtz David Krumholtz is an American actor best known for playing Professor Charlie Eppes in the television series Numb3rs. He appeared as Seth Goldstein in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and its two sequels, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas... , Christopher Mintz-Plasse Christopher Mintz-Plasse Christopher Charles Mintz-Plasse is an American actor known for starring in films such as Superbad, Role Models, Year One, and Kick-Ass.-Early life:... , and Martin Starr Martin Starr Martin Starr is an American television and film actor, known for his roles as Bill Haverchuck on the short-lived NBC comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks and as Roman DeBeers on the Starz comedy series Party Down, as well as for his roles in the films Knocked Up, Cheats, and Adventureland.-Life and... |
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16 | "The Pickup" | Jon Zack | Adam Bernstein Adam Bernstein Adam Bernstein is an American film, music video and television director and screenwriter. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey... |
December 31, 2007 | |
A pick-up artist named Alias gives David lessons. Guest Stars: Paul Rudd Paul Rudd Paul Stephen Rudd is an American actor and screenwriter. He has primarily appeared in comedies, and is known for his roles in the films Clueless, Wet Hot American Summer, Anchorman, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Dinner for Schmucks, The Object of My... , Samantha Buck Samantha Buck -Biography:Buck was born in Dallas, Texas, but raised in Washington, D.C.Buck played Det. G. Lynn Bishop in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, temporarily replacing Det. Alexandra Eames while the latter was on maternity leave. Buck's television roles have not been limited only to drama; she also played... , and Tawny Cypress Tawny Cypress Tawny Cypress is an American actress. She has appeared in various television and stage plays. She portrayed Simone Deveaux on the TV series Heroes. She previously starred on Fox's drama K-Ville as Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau, a police officer who suffers the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.Her mother... |
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17 | "Jonah and the Manilow" | Matt Walsh | John Inwood | January 7, 2008 | |
David tries to take a woman to see Barry Manilow Barry Manilow Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana ."... in concert. Guest Star: Justin Lord |
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18 | "Sublet" | Zandy Hartig | Jonathan Kesselman | January 28, 2008 | |
David looks at a sublet posting from Craigslist Craigslist Craigslist is a centralized network of online communities featuring free online classified advertisements, with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, gigs, résumés, and discussion forums.... and gets involved with the landlord. Guest Star: Joe Lo Truglio |
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19 | "Carol" | David Wain | David Wain | February 4, 2008 | |
David sees a female psychologist. Guest Stars: Terry Kinney Terry Kinney Terry Kinney is an American actor and theatre director, and is a founding member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, with Gary Sinise and Jeff Perry.-Early life:... , Talia Balsam Talia Balsam Talia Balsam is an American actress.-Early life:Balsam was born in New York City to actors Martin Balsam and Joyce Van Patten.-Career:... , and Scott Sowers Scott Sowers Scott Sowers is an American actor.He appeared in the 1995 film Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, and has played detectives and police officers in various television series, including Cracker, where he played Detective Parker from 1997 to 1999. He appeared in A Season for Miracles and Law & Order:... |
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20 | "Molly" | David Wain | David Wain | February 11, 2008 | |
David meets a woman in a coffee shop and they go out to a club, but she brings her friend Landon along. Guest Star: Michael Showalter Michael Showalter Michael English Showalter is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. He is a member of the sketch comedy trio Stella. Showalter first came to recognition as a cast member on MTV's The State, which aired from 1993 to 1995... |
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Season 3: 2008
# | Title | Writer(s) | Director(s) | Original Airdate | |
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21 | "Nan and Lucy" | Jonathan Stern | Jonathan Stern | June 13, 2008 | |
David has two dates in one night and struggles to keep each woman from finding out about the other. Guest Stars: Saffron Burrows Saffron Burrows Saffron Dominique Burrows is an English actress and former fashion model, who starred as Det. Serena Stevens on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Lorraine Weller on Boston Legal.-Early life:... , Christine Lakin Christine Lakin Christine Helen Lakin is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Alicia "Al" Lambert on the 1990s ABC/CBS situation comedy Step by Step and as Joan of Arc in Showtime's Reefer Madness... , and Mike Starr Mike Starr (actor) Michael "Mike" Starr is an American actor. Starr is notable for his large size, standing 6 ft 3 1/2 in , and has typically been typecast as thugs or henchmen.... |
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22 | "Rebecca" | Eric Kissack and David Wain | Eric Kissack | June 30, 2008 | |
David follows his father's advice to go to a folk music club to meet women. Guest Stars: Lee Majors Lee Majors Lee Majors is an American television, film and voice actor, best known for his starring role as Colonel Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man and as Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy .... , Joe Lo Truglio Joe Lo Truglio Joseph "Joe" Lo Truglio is an American actor, writer and comedian best known for his work as a cast member on the cult MTV sketch comedy series The State... , Xander Berkeley Xander Berkeley Alexander Harper "Xander" Berkeley is an American actor. His roles include George Mason on the television series 24.-Early life:Berkeley was born in Brooklyn, New York, but has lived most of his life in New Jersey... and Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke is an American actress, best known for her role as Nina Myers on 24, and also for her roles as Renée Dwyer, Bella Swan's mother, in the 2008 film Twilight as well as Erin McGuire on the short-lived TV show, Trust Me.-Early life:Clarke was born in St... |
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23 | "Water Cooler" | David Wain | David Wain | July 14, 2008 | |
At work, Zandy tells David that she has been seeing Miles. | |||||
24 | "The Waindow" | Dave Hewson | Dave Hewson | July 28, 2008 | |
David and Miles make a bet to see if David can pick up a specific woman. Guest Stars: Elizabeth Reaser Elizabeth Reaser Elizabeth Ann Reaser is an American film, television, and stage actress. Her work includes the films Stay, The Family Stone, and The Twilight Saga and the TV series Saved, Grey's Anatomy and The Ex-List.... |
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25 | "Angel" | Jordan Rubin | Danny Leiner Danny Leiner Danny Leiner is a film director whose credits include The Great New Wonderful, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Dude, Where's My Car?, Layin' Low, and Time Expired... |
August 11, 2008 | |
An angel teaches David about the importance of life. Guest Stars: Janeane Garofalo Janeane Garofalo Janeane Garofalo is an American stand-up comedian, actress, political activist and writer. She is the former co-host on the now defunct Air America Radio's The Majority Report. Garofalo continues to circulate regularly within New York City's local comedy and performance art scene.-Early... , Jeffrey Ross Jeffrey Ross Jeff Ross is an American stand-up comedian, insult comic, actor, director and author.-Early life:... , Ed Helms Ed Helms Edward Paul "Ed" Helms is an American actor and comedian known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as Andy Bernard on the US version of the sitcom/mockumentary The Office and for his role as Dr. Stu Price in The Hangover films.- Early life :Helms was born and raised... , Lucy Punch Lucy Punch Lucy Punch is an English actress. Her credits include the television shows Doc Martin and The Class, and the films Hot Fuzz and Bad Teacher.-Life and career:... , and Jorma Taccone Jorma Taccone Jorma Christopher Taccone is an American comedy writer-actor-director. Taccone is one third of the sketch comedy troupe The Lonely Island along with childhood friends Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer... |
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26 | "Shelly II" | David Wain | David Wain | August 25, 2008 | |
Shelly returns and David gives her another chance. She invites David to a party. Guest Stars: Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell , known professionally as Elizabeth Banks, is an American actress. Banks had her film debut in the low-budget independent film Surrender Dorothy... , Alicia Witt Alicia Witt Alicia Roanne Witt is an American film, stage, television actress and singer.-Early life:Witt was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her mother, Diane , is a junior high school reading teacher, and her father, Robert Witt, is a science teacher and photographer. She has a brother, Ian... , and Joe Lo Truglio Joe Lo Truglio Joseph "Joe" Lo Truglio is an American actor, writer and comedian best known for his work as a cast member on the cult MTV sketch comedy series The State... |
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Season 4: 2009-2010
# | Title | Writer(s) | Director(s) | Original Airdate | |
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27 | "Jill" | David Wain | David Wain | May 6, 2009 | |
Zandy sets David up with her friend Jill who is turned on by men with small penises. Guest Star: Amanda Peet Amanda Peet Amanda Peet is an American actress, who has appeared on film, stage, and television. After studying with Uta Hagen at Columbia University, Peet began her career in television commercials, and progressed to small roles on television, before making her film debut in 1995... |
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28 | "Dance Club" | David Wain | David Wain | May 21, 2009 | |
When David and his friends go to a dance cub, David gets tangled up in a married couple's problems. Guest Stars: Lake Bell Lake Bell -Early life:Bell was born in New York City, the daughter of Robin Bell, owner of the design firm Robin Bell Design, Inc. in New York, and Harvey Siegel. Her father is Jewish and her mother is Protestant, and Bell has stated that she was raised in a "comically dysfunctional family".Bell attended The... and Zak Orth Zak Orth Zak Orth is an American comedic actor known for his roles in Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, Melinda and Melinda, In and Out, and Music and Lyrics... |
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29 | "Animator" | Paul Simms Paul Simms Paul Simms is an American television writer.Paul spent some years of his life in Saudi Arabia, where his parents were school teachers, but began his career in television writing for Late Night with David Letterman. Simms later wrote for the HBO program, The Larry Sanders Show. He was the creator... |
Paul Simms | June 4, 2009 | |
David becomes involved with a female animator, but he is upset when she starts animating an online cartoon that mocks him. Guest Star: Rosemarie DeWitt Rosemarie DeWitt Rosemarie DeWitt is an American actress. DeWitt played Emily Lehman in the Fox television series Standoff, co-starring her now husband Ron Livingston, from 2006 through 2007, and played Charmaine Craine on Showtime's acclaimed original series, United States of Tara... |
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30 | "Rochelle - Part 1" | David Wain | David Wain | June 26, 2009 | |
David takes a nice girl named Jeannie out, but gets mixed up with a sexy musician named Rochelle. | |||||
31 | "Rochelle - Part 2" | David Wain | David Wain | July 24, 2009 | |
David must choose between Jeannie and Rochelle. | |||||
32 | "Donna" | David Wain | David Wain | June 10, 2010 | |
David meets the divorced owner of a cute country store. Later, they screw in a hammock with their clothes on. Guest Stars: Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman Nick Offerman Nick Offerman is an American actor best known for his role as Ron Swanson in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. He is also a skilled woodworker.-Early life and career:... |
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Awards
In 2008, Wainy Days won an award and an official honoree from The Webby Awards:- Best Comedy Series
- Official Honoree - Individual Episode, “The Future”