''Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl'' is a 2-part comedy and documentary show on
HBO. It stars actor
Robert Wuhl
Robert Wuhl (born October 9, 1951) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He is best known as the creator and star of the television comedy series '' Arliss'' (1996–2002) and for his portrayal of newspaper reporter Alexander Knox in Tim Bu ...
. The show looks at the facts and myths of American history in a comedic view.
''Assume the Position''
The first part of the series debuted in 2006. In this edition Wuhl "Assumes the Position" that History is
Pop Culture. He discusses topics such as the real story behind
Paul Revere
Paul Revere (; December 21, 1734 O.S. (January 1, 1735 N.S.)May 10, 1818) was an American silversmith, engraver, early industrialist, Sons of Liberty member, and Patriot and Founding Father. He is best known for his midnight ride to a ...
's Midnight Ride and the first sentence of the
U.S. Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789. Originally comprising seven articles, it delineates the nation ...
being a "grammatical
fuck-up".
''Assume the Position 201''
In part two, which debuted in July 2007, Wuhl "Assumes the Position" that History is Based on a True Story. This time he talks about the lack of diversity among the
U.S. Presidents
The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term
Term may refer to:
* Terminology, or term, a noun or compound word used in a specific context, in pa ...
, how ''lousy leaders are as American as apple pie'', and his class plays "Real or No Real" determining whether various food icons, such as
Chef Boyardee
Chef Boyardee is an American brand of canned pasta products sold internationally by Conagra Brands. The company was founded by Italian immigrant Ettore Boiardi in Milton, Pennsylvania, U.S., in 1928.
History
After leaving his position as head ...
and
Aunt Jemima
Pearl Milling Company (formerly known as Aunt Jemima from 1889 to 2021) is an American breakfast brand for Baking mix, pancake mix, syrup, and other breakfast food products. The original version of the pancake mix for the brand was developed i ...
, were real people or not.
See also
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List of programs broadcast by HBO
External links
*
''New York Times'' review
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2006 American television series debuts
2007 American television series endings
HBO original programming
Films directed by D. A. Pennebaker