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What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage (2019)
A behind the scenes look at a half-hour hybrid comedy/talk aftershow dedicated to exploring the fandom surrounding “The Flare,” a fictional sci-fi thriller drama. A satire on the glut of aftershows and the big genre dramas they follow.
Writing:
- Fred Savage
- Dave Jeser
- Matthew Silverstein
Release Date:
Sun, Jun 30, 2019
Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 22
Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 22
Season 1:
Savage interviews the star of “The Flare,” Kevin Zegers, and tensions run high.
Fred tries to get Vince Gilligan to reveal spoilers about The Flare, shows The Flare challenge where fans of the show stare into the Sun, asks his crew to show their ugly photos, and interviews Kevin Smith about Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.
The Flare star Tyler Ritter learns on Fred's show that he's been killed off in the series. Fred uses the format of The Masked Singer to pick a new assistant together with the show's judge Ken Jeong.
A crazy car chase on the news stops THE FLARE from airing and Fred doesn't have anything to discuss until a call from a fan changes everything. Joel McHale and the cast of Beverly Hills, 90210 drop by to promote their new shows.
Fred's co-host Taylor Tomlinson's parents drop by, The Flare star Shiri Appleby gives Fred a blurry tour of the studio where the show is filmed, Tiffany Haddish promotes her new film, and Fred uncovers Taylor's dad's 70s hosting gig.
Rob Corddry tries out The Flare VR game, Fred's neglected wife creates her own aftershow, Fred loses himself in the motion capture role of The Flare's cat, Taylor tries to become a meme, and Yvette Nicole Brown promotes her new film.
Fred struggles to discuss the latest episode of "The Flare" because of a new noisy neighbor on the stage next door - Randall Park and his new satirical news show. Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet stops by for an interview.
When Fred gets stuck in an elevator and is unable to host the show, Taylor must face her biggest fear, hosting the show alone. Ike Barinholz, Jillian Bell and Taran Killam stop by.
In the Season 1 finale, Fred is heartbroken when "The Flare" is cancelled, and must now discuss the new hit teen drama "Havenbrook". Comic Ron Funches and former professional wrestler Paige stop by.
