Outdoor Man
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | $creatorName |
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| Country of origin | Gotneska |
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| No. of seasons | $calculate |
| No. of episodes | $calculate |
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| Executive producer(s) | $producerName |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | $productionCompany |
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| Original network | $networkName |
| Original release | 1973 – 2002 |
Outdoor Man is an Gotneskan sitcom television series that originally aired on $networkName between 1973 and 1979. The show revolves around the life of Seamus Ó Conchúir, a marketing director for an outdoor sporting goods store in $cityName, $provinceName. His wurld is filled with his adventures at work and his interactions with his family at home, which includes his wife, two daughters, and a son-in-law.
The show was postponed in early 1979 due to the outbreak of the Gotneskan Civil War (1979-1984) and was never renewed during this period. In 1989, a group of former members revived the show, maintaining the same name and characters but set in a post-war Gotneska. This second edition of the show ran from 1989 to 1999, with a final season in 2002.
The series is known for its humorous take on family dynamics, work-life balance, and the everyday challenges of a modern Gotneskan household. It employs a standard sitcom format, with most episodes set within the Ó Conchúir household or the Outdoor Man store.
Cast and characters
Main
- $actorName1 as Seamus Ó Conchúir, the main character. He is a lovable and sometimes gruff man who loves outdoor activities. In later Anglish translation, the character is called James O’Connor.
- $actorName2 as $characterName2, Seamus's understanding and supportive wife.
- $actorName3 as $characterName3, Seamus's co-worker and friend at Outdoor Man.
- $actorName5 as $characterName5, Seamus's oldest daughter, fiancée of $characterName4.
- $actorName6 as $characterName6, Seamus's youngest daughter or son.
Recurring
- Gibson Melody as $characterName4 (seasons $number-$number), husband of $characterName5 and son-in-law to Seamus. He's a new character of Gallambrian-Orinese origin, brought into the storyline in later seasons.
WIP: which other types of characters do we need?
- Nosy neighbour
- Sports team friend
- Regular customer at the store
- School-friends of the children
- Grandparents, for the holiday special episodes
- A distant relative
- A foreigner
Episodes
The original run of the show from 1973 to 1979 included 8 seasons, with a total of 96 episodes. Each season comprises about 12 episodes, focusing on different aspects of Mike's life at home and work.
The second edition of the show, which began in 1989 and concluded in 1999, with a final season in 2002, added $number seasons and $number episodes].
Production
The series was created by $creatorName and is produced by $producerName. It is filmed on location in Gotneska. The show uses a single-camera setup and is produced by $productionCompany.
Producer $producerName was instrumental in casting Gibson Melody as $characterName4, after Melody sent an audition tape to a Gotneskan casting agency. $creatorName rewrote parts of the script to incorporate $characterName4's Gallambrian-Orinese background, with input from Melody, who had learned Meallaigian, a language mutually intelligible with Gaelic, for the role.
In January 1979, Mario Ramius, hailing from an army family background, worked as a consultant for the series. His unique insights and experiences were a significant asset in shaping various aspects of the show. Ramius moved to Gotneska to establish himself independently of his family's legacy in the Connachta.[1]
Reception
Outdoor Man has received positive reviews for its humor and relatable characters. It has a dedicated fan base and is popular for its light-hearted take on everyday issues.
Cultural impact
The College of Patrick X & Olivia II School of Learning in Sækjahöfn offers a class on Gotneskan Cultural Studies, taught by Dr. Patrick Johansson, PhD.[2] Within this curriculum, Week 5 is typically dedicated to ‘Popular Culture,’ which includes a focus on the production and consumption of popular culture and its relationship with mainstream culture.[3] “Outdoor Man,” as a prominent example of popular culture in Gotneska, is featured in this study, illustrating its influence and role in shaping cultural perceptions.
References
- ↑ Letters to My Brother (1 January 1979)
- ↑ Gotneskan Cultural Studies (28 November 2022)
- ↑ Gotneskan Cultural Studies, Chapter 3 (22 December 2022)
