Cock'd Gunns
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Cock'd Gunns is a Canadian English language mockumentary television series originally produced for IFC and later broadcast on Showcase. The series documents the lives of members of the fictional rock band Cock'd Gunns, as they try to become the biggest band in the world. The show is a production of Tricon Films & Television, and it was directed by Samir Rehem.
Lead singer/songwriter Reggie Van Gunn and bassist Dick Van Gunn are brothers living together for the first time since they were kids. The Van Gunn brothers form the nucleus of Cock'd Gunns, while novice drummer Barry Ciccarelli tries to keep the beat and rookie manager Keith Horvak provides leadership. Together, these four form a rock band with no brains, no fans and no record deal, only high hopes as they try to become the biggest band in the world.
Cast
- Morgan Waters, as Reggie Van Gunn (songwriter/vocals/lead guitar)
- Andy King, as Dick Van Gunn (bass)
- Brooks Gray, as Barry Ciccarelli (drums)
- Leo Scherman, as Keith Horvak (manager)
Cock'd Gunns also features the regular performers:
- Inessa Frantowski - Annie Frantowski (Dick's girlfriend)
- Rebecca McMahon - Becky Jones (Barry's stepsister)
- Christine Crawford - Cougar #1 a.k.a. *Christine* (picked up by Keith Horvak, the band's manager)
- Samuel Essery - Dax (Christine's oldest Son)
- Theodore Essery - Brody (Christine's youngest Son)
Awards
2008 Gemini Awards
- Winner, Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series (Brooks Gray, Andy King, Leo Scherman, Morgan Waters)
- Winner, Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (Brooks Gray, Andy King, Leo Scherman, Morgan Waters, Inessa Frantowski, Rebecca McMahon).
- Nominee for Best Comedy Program or Series (Andrea Gorfolova of Tricon Films & Television, Shaam Makan of Tricon Films & Television, Brooks Gray, Andy King, Leo Scherman, Morgan Waters)
2008 Canadian Comedy Awards
Director Samir Rehem won best TV direction for the episode, "On The Road, Part 1".