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Comedy Central’s Reno 911! is a spoof of the
police documentary Cops. Former cast members from MTV’s The State
got together to create and star in this ‘copumentary’. A lot of
what you see is improvised and the show moves a long at a fast pace
that will have you rolling on the floor if you like shows like
Saturday Night Live, MAD TV, Mr. Show, and The Kids in the
Hall. Reno 911! Is a little bit Hill Street Blues meets
The Naked Gun. The
Reno Sheriff’s
Department patrols the streets of Reno responding to calls involving
prostitutes, bums, drug addicts, and gun-toting hillbillies. A lot
of attention is paid to capturing
Reno stereotypes,
such as white trash, trailer parks, prostitutes, liquor stores,
gambling, etc. The show is set in Reno, but not filmed there – the
palm trees are a dead give away. Aside from the quick shots of
Downtown Reno, the
Silver Legacy,
Circus Circus, and the
inside of a couple of strip clubs, nothing is shot in Reno. The
writers do use original Reno street names like South Virginia and
McCarran Boulevard. The show is just finishing up its third season
and so far they are all quality. Seasons 1 and 2 are now out on
DVD.
Cast:
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Cedric Yarbough |
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Deputy S. Jones |
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Niecy Nash |
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Deputy Raineesha Williams |
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Robert Ben Grant |
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Deputy Travis Junior |
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Thomas Lennon |
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Leiutenant Jim Dangle |
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Carlos Alazraqui |
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Deputy James Garcia |
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Wendi McLendon-Covey |
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Deputy Clementine Johnson |
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Kerry Kenney |
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Deputy Trudy Weigel |
Reno
911 Season 1, Episode 1 Review
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2 Review
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Reno 911! FAQ
Is there a Reno Sheriff's Department?
Not really. Washoe County (where Reno is located) has a
sheriff's department that patrols all county areas, but Reno has
its own Reno Police Department.
Are the Reno cops as bumbling as the officers on the show?
No, but they're not nearly so funny either!
Is prostitution really legal in Reno?
That's another liberty the show takes with the truth.
Prostitution isn't legal in the large Nevada counties, like Washoe
(Reno) and Clark (Las Vegas). It is legal in most surrounding
counties, so you can find a hooker next door in Storey County
(about 20 minutes away), but not in Reno. It certainly is an
unusual aspect of the Reno area.
Is there a Tacos Tacos Tacos Tacos in Reno?
We do have Jimboy's Tacos, but no Tacos-Tacos-Tacos!
Do they film the TV show in Reno?
No, the opening shots and quick editing shots of the area are
shot once a year. The show simply doesn't have the budget to shoot
the entire season in Reno. If you look closely in many episodes,
you'll see a stray palm tree or eucalyptus tree in the background,
a sure tip off that's not Reno!
How come it never snows on the show?
See above! It snows in Reno, but you'll never see it on Reno
911!
Do local Reno residents really watch the show?
You bet your socks! It's hilarious, and we can laugh at
ourselves here.
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