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Nuts and Bolts

After an ad executive loses it all, he chooses to take a job at the local hardware store.

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Week #1 Show Teaser Nuts and Bolts

Created by: Howard Pressburger, Shana Sandler, Josh Tizel, and Peter Ivaskiv. With E. Robert Andstein, and the lovely and incomparable Howard Jerome.

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Week #1 Show Teaser

Week #2 The Team

Week #3 The Differentiator

Week #4 Key It

Week #5 Hype It

Week #6 The Flip

Week #8 The Roast

Synopsis

Hotshot advertising executive Howard, just wanted what everyone else did, fame, wealth, and power. But when he loses his job, his wife, his money and his house, he ends up back in his hometown. Determined to put the nuts and bolts of his life back together, Howard takes a job at the local mom and pop hardware store, where he discovers that the true essence of humanity just might be found near the toilet plungers. Based on true stories and anecdotes culled from Howard’s (yes, he’s a real guy!) years of working at a real life hardware store, Nuts and Bolts proves that mundane things are more important than you ever imagined and purpose can sometimes be found in little paper bags.

Team

Howard Pressburger

Writer, Creative Director

Occasional Canadian actor since The Littlest Hobo. Project manager, account executive and marketing wonk. Retail manager and problem solver. People person. Let's go for coffee.

Shana Sandler

Writer, Creative Advisor

Writer and comedienne. Hand model and yoga instructor.

Josh Tizel

Producer, Writer

Television producer and director. Comedy writer. Hard worker, loyal husband, all around fine person.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Reviews (37)

Sheldon O.
posted 8 years ago

Overall it was just ok, had some funny puns in there but thats it
Gail S.
posted 8 years ago

Week 5 is funny in a weird sort of way. That's what makes your show so different and makes me keep coming back to see what's next.
Paul H.
posted 8 years ago

Very intelligent comedy! We need more shows like this.
Andrew B.
posted 8 years ago

Best thing I've seen on TV since Rick Mercer.
Shayne R.
posted 8 years ago

Teaser was hilarious. Differentiator was Different!
Larissa R.
posted 8 years ago

I love the concept and the characters. Very dry humour, and huge potential for irreverent characters. I'm hoping to see some Jewish comedy schtick, you guys are brilliant at that. It would add a really neat cultural twist to the show...
Maybe Howard's mother comes to visit the store?
nigel w.
posted 8 years ago

Nicely shot. Funny. Truthful. Daft. Yes please.
Marty W.
posted 8 years ago

Love the "characters" involved and of course the hardware story line.
Lawrence S.
posted 8 years ago

Good stuff!
Josh H.
posted 8 years ago

Love this idea, hope to see it go through! High brow comedy is way less common than some of these more juvenile alternatives, Comedy channel has enough of that crap already
Lital H.
posted 8 years ago

Loved the Professor and his astute message!
lynn s.
posted 8 years ago

a hoot!!!
Ed N.
posted 8 years ago

great title, and great set, in a hardware store. sounds like my life, after i retired. hope you guys go far, maybe to top 10. i'm voting for you. good luck
Frances E.
posted 8 years ago

Entertaining!
Tania G.
posted 8 years ago

I'd watch these!
Susan H.
posted 8 years ago

They need to be tightened
mass n.
posted 8 years ago

What better setting than a hardware store to meet wacky characters in unique situations.
Sean M.
posted 8 years ago

Dry and infinitely wet with possibilities. Can't wait to be a "customer".
Homegrown talent from just out of left field, across the street near the local fave diner!
Emilie L.
posted 8 years ago

Great teaser! Let's see Nuts and Bolts advance!
Matt B.
posted 8 years ago

What a great concept for a show - look forward to seeing more!
Myke M.
posted 8 years ago

The "gent behind the counter" as a kind of straight-faced court jester-character is an appealing prospect. No one can mediate the natural humour of everyday interactions like those in the customer service industry. I'd be interested to see some of these stories on screen!
Debbie C.
posted 8 years ago

Great concept ... I love it!!
Nancy B.
posted 8 years ago

I can relate
J-P T.
posted 8 years ago

Love the character. There's so much potential here. Can't wait to see how it all plays out!
Jordan H.
posted 8 years ago

Having been in a similar position to Howard, life can get really funny. Looking forward to where this concept goes...
David S.
posted 8 years ago

brilliant and not like anything else!
Diane M.
posted 8 years ago

I know this show's gonna be funny!
Jennifer S.
posted 8 years ago

The teaser looks like it'll be a hit! Looking forward to more!
Paul A.
posted 8 years ago

Sooooo promising! The opportunities for a large cast of characters would keep this fresh for a long time.
Alan G.
posted 8 years ago

Could be excellent. Need more jokes, which i assume are on their way.
Emma H.
posted 8 years ago

Love it!!!
Jack H.
posted 8 years ago

the characters that come in gives potential but a single location like that could be difficult after a few episodes
Lisa H.
posted 8 years ago

Want to see more and how the character develops, as well as "regulars" who come into the store. Great potential for humour!
Shana S.
posted 8 years ago

Thank you viewers for taking the time to rate and comment. This show is for you, so supporting its development with honest and constructive feedback is a tremendous support and much appreciated. Looking forward to sharing more from the Hardware Store!
Grayson G.
posted 8 years ago

I like the "fish out of water idea," but this fish doesn't look too out of water. I think the main character should look more like a advertising executive and less like a hardware store clerk already.
Hannah D.
posted 8 years ago

This looks great!
Donal O.
posted 8 years ago

I just kept chuckling at the completely myopic and self-obsessed character. It just went on...and on...and on.....without getting stale.

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