Maria Bamford Viewing Guide

A listing of all known Maria Bamford TV, movie, cinema, and other recorded performances.

Jump to: TV Performances • Movies • Online Performances • Video/Computer Games

On Cable:

World Comedy Tour 2003
Comedy Central (US) — Paramount Comedy (UK) — The Comedy Channel (Austraila)
Maria Bamford appears in this collection of standup acts from around the world.

Comedy Central Presents
Comedy Central 
Maria Bamford is a small town girl who hits the big time in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special. This 30 minute special is 100% Maria!

Premium Blend
Comedy Central 
Tommy Davidson hosts with Gary Valentine, Maria Bamford, Daniel Tosh, Craig Robinson.
Episode 302. 30 min. This is the episode that first introduced me to the wonderful comedy of Maria. 2002.

Heros of Comedy — Women On Top: Fresh Faces
Comedy Central
Maria talks about being a comedian in this special series. (2003)
View Video Clip Online >>

USO Comedy Tour
Comedy Central
The USO Comedy Tour Presented by AT&T Wireless brings host Christopher Titus and comedians Maria Bamford, Mike MacDonald, Dane Cook, Sharon Houston, and others to entertain the troops at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Episode 107 (2003).
View Video Clip Online >>

Comic Remix
Comedy Central 
A collage of various bits from assorted comedians. Maria shows up in episodes #107 and #127.

Hey, Monie
BET Network / Oxygen
Animated series about an African-American woman and her circle of friends. Maria appears in the "Sex Communication" episode as the instructor. 30 min. 2003.

Home Movies
Cartoon Network
Maria appears in the episode "Curses" as the journaling instructor. 30 min. Episode 1.2 (1999).

CatDog
Nickelodeon
Maria does the voice of Shriek DuBouis and many others on this wacky cartoon series. 1998.

Hey Arnold
Nickelodeon
Episode: "Eugene's Birthday/Stinky's Pumpkin"
Maria does the voice of Mayor Dixie and Stinky's Grandmother. Episode 4.3. 1999.

Episode: "Arnold Betrays Iggy/Helga and the Nanny"
Maria does the voice of Iggy's Mother. Episode 3.10. 1998.

Episode: "Arnold's Thanksgiving"
Maria does the voice of Mayor Dixie. Episode 3.14. 1998.

National Lampoon's Funny Money
Game Show Network
Maria appears on episode #103 of this comedy game show. 2003.
 

TV — In Syndication:

Dharma & Greg: “Death & Violins”
Dharma plays peacemaker between Kitty and Edward's ailing mother, who gives Dharma a Stradivarius, much to Greg's dismay. Maria plays the violin teacher. A small role, but watch Maria's reaction when Dharma gives her the violin... Episode 2.13 (1999).
Series in syndication on Fox Network and other local stations nationwide.

Providence: “Heaven Can Wait”
Temptation arrives for Lilly in the form of a wild young man from her troubled past; Kyle (Tom Verica) returns to see Syd — for medical reasons. A very small role... look carefully.
In syndication on local stations nationwide.
 

TV — Past Performances:

Late Friday
Maria appeared as a guest twice on this weekly comedy series. Episodes 1.2. (2001) and 2.7. (2002).

Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Maria was the featured standup in two performances: June 26 and December 26, 2001.

The Tom Show
A short-lived sitcom on the WB. Maria appears in "The Band", episode 1.17 (2001).

Win Ben Stein's Money
Maria was a celebrity contestant on this game show in 2001.

The Trouble With Normal
Maria played "Dora" on the episode "Not The Pilot" #1.2 (2000). This series was cancelled before the episode aired.

The Martin Short Show
Maria appeared on episode #1.25 in 1999. Also was on the writing staff.

Comedy Central Presents: Todd Barry
Maria has a brief appearance in Todd's 30 minute special. (1999)

Mystery Science Theater 3000
Maria plays the fiddler in episode 6.6 "Bloodlust" (1994). May still be available on video from Rhino Records.

Lucky Numbers
Maria has a small but important role as Wendy the Waitress in this dark comedy directed by Nora Ephron. Stars John Travolta and Lisa Kudrow. Rated R. (2000)

Available for rent locally or you may buy it here:

DVD Only

Stuart Little 2
Maria has a 2-line cameo as Stuart's Teacher in this hit family film. Rated PG. (2002)

Starts in July 2003 on HBO — check the calendar or your local listings for times.

Available for rent locally or you may buy it here:

DVD

VHS

Charlotte's Web 2
Maria does the voice of Aranea in this sequel to the children's classic. Rated G. (2003)
Available for rent locally or you may buy it here:

DVD

VHS

Denial
Maria has a small role as a newscaster in this comedy about marital fidelity. Directed by Adam Rifkin. Rated R. (1998)

VHS Only

Stella’s Search for Sanity
A film by Peter J. Alessandria and Solange Castro Belcher

"Stella's Search for Sanity" is a farcical comedy about one woman's search for the perfect therapist. Maria plays Stella's current therapist in the film.
No screenings scheduled at this time.

Your best bet for viewing this film is to either 1) Book the film for your upcoming festival,
or 2) Buy a DVD or VHS copy to view in the comfort of your own home.

Full details about the film, the cast, how to book the film, and how to buy a personal copy may be found at the Stella's Search for Sanity Official Website.

You may order a DVD or VHS copy of this film
from the official website.

DVD — $20    VHS — $15

A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
Performed live from the Town Hall on West 43rd Street in New York City on December 28, 2002. Maria does a brief bit of stand up, a sketch with Garrison, and assists with voices elsewhere in the show.

Online audio archive & photos >>
 

Maria Bamford on Comedy Central
View a bio and online clips from some of her Comedy Central performances.

Online clips and info >>
 

USO Comedy Tour
Comedy Central
The USO Comedy Tour Presented by AT&T Wireless brings host Christopher Titus and comedians Maria Bamford, Mike MacDonald, Dane Cook, Sharon Houston, and others to entertain the troops at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Episode 107 (2003).

View Video Clip Online >>
 

Heros of Comedy — Women On Top: Fresh Faces
Comedy Central
Maria talks about being a comedian in this special series.

View Video Clip Online >>
 

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
RealMedia streaming copy of Maria's performance you can view online from her talent agency, Omnipop.

View Video Clip Online >>

Escape from Monkey Island
Maria does the voice of "Brittany the Bank Teller" in this game from LucasArts Entertainment.

Know of a performance not listed here? Pass along the info to me at webmaster@mariabamfordfan.com.