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Rodney: Pilot
Rodney quits his job at the fiberglass plant to pursue his old comedy routine and receives less than positive support from Trina. With a job offer from Trina’s dad on the table, Rodney has to decide if he’ll swallow his pride or follow his dreams.
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Episode Info
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Episode number: 1x1 Production Number: 101 Airdate: Tuesday September 21st, 2004 |
Main Cast
Recap
After Rodney quits his job, Trina isn’t happy with the situation. Once again, he’s trying to pursue a career in comedy. Things get even worse when he lets it spill that he was to be promoted to foreman. Carl offers Rodney a job as a used car salesman, but Rodney doesn’t want to be stuck in a job that he hates...Read the full recap
Episode Notes
The pilot episode is "Dedicated to the Memory of Barry Martin, 'Famous Comedian,' a friend of Rodney Carrington who passed away in 2003.
The song "Dancing with a Man" was first featured on Rodney Carrington's 1998 album Hangin' with Rodney and later on his greatest hits compilation.
Rodney's standup act about Wal-Mart was first featured on his 1998 album Hangin' with Rodney as "Tips on Shopping, Entertainment & Life" and later on his greatest hits compilation as "Wal-Mart". An excerpt can be heard at his official site.
Music
| Artist | Song Title | Played When |
| Rodney Carrington | Dancing with a Man | Prior to ending credits |
Episode Quotes
Rodney: (golfing with Barry) I've been tellin' Trina for years I'd take her to Hawaii when she turned 30. Now I don't know what I'm gonna do.
Barry: Well, tell her you'll take her twice when she turns 60.
Barry: Well, tell her you'll take her twice when she turns 60.
Trina: (as Rodney contemplates a job with Carl) It's a job Rodney. It pays money.
Rodney: A used car salesman Trina? Are you crazy? I'm gonna have a hard enough time gettin' into Heaven as it is.
Rodney: A used car salesman Trina? Are you crazy? I'm gonna have a hard enough time gettin' into Heaven as it is.
Other Episode Crew
| • Executive Producer | David Himelfarb | Ric Swartzlander |
| • Producer | Jason Fisher (1) | Mark Gross |
| • Associate Producer | Scott Schofield |
| • Production Designer | Michael Hynes (1) |
| • Editor | David Helfand |
| • Casting | Gayle Pillsbury | Bonnie Zane |
| • Unit Production Manager | Jason Fisher (1) |
| • First Assistant Director | Sean Mulcahy |
| • Second Assistant Director | Catherine Schlesinger |
| • Music | Steve Dorff |
| • Costume Designer | Nicole Gorsuch |
| • Hairstylist | Michelle Weiss |
| • Make-up | Sergio Lopez-Rivera |
| • Set Decorator | Lisa De Los Reyes |
| • Property Master | Jode S. Mann (1) |
| • Production Sound Mixer | Richard Masci |
| • Script Supervisor | Linda Hiromi Ota |
| • Production Coordinator | Sheryl Hayward |
| • Director of Photography | James W. Roberson |
| • Costume Supervisor | Laura Guzik |
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