The Pilot Is Dead

Épisode 1 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 1 ("Where's Rodney?")

14 juin 2019

Our host Matt takes a look at the 1990 pilot "Where's Rodney?" about a boy who can conjure up Rodney Dangerfield whenever he needs help. Music by Miro Kepinski (The Pilot is Dead does not own the rights to any of the clips used in this show. The clips are used under fair use and parody law.) #thepilotisdead #unairedpilot #webseries #comedy #rodneydangerfield #premiere #tvpilot #pilot #90skid #90snostalgia #nostalgia

Épisode 2 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 2 Promo

19 juin 2019

Episode 2 is coming on Friday, June 28th. In this promo, our host Matt figures out what he's going to review.

Épisode 3 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 2 ("Poochinski")

28 juin 2019

Our host Matt examines the 1990 comedy pilot starring Peter Boyle about a detective who's re-incarnated as a bulldog.

Épisode 4 - Matt's Mixed Bag - Episode 1 - "A Little Bit Strange"

5 juillet 2019

In the first minisode of "Matt's Mixed Bag", our host Matt examines the NBC supernatural comedy "A Little Bit Strange" about a family of witches.

Épisode 5 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 3 ("The Nerd")

12 juillet 2019

Our host Matt examines the 1989 failed comedy pilot "The Nerd" about a completely insufferable nerd who ruins a man's dinner party.

Épisode 6 - Matt's Mixed Bag - Episode 2 - "The Cube"

21 juillet 2019

In the second minisode of "Matt's Mixed Bag", our host Matt examines the failed CBS pilot "The Cube", based off the UK game show that ran for 9 seasons.

Épisode 7 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 4 ("Clerks")

26 juillet 2019

Our host Matt takes a look at the absolutely unbearable live action TV adaptation of "Clerks". This one nearly breaks him.

Épisode 8 - Matt's Mixed Bag - Episode 3 - "Untitled Kanye West HBO Show"

2 août 2019

Our host Matt examines the failed pilot to the Curb Your Enthusiasm-esque HBO show starring Kanye West.

Épisode 9 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 5 ("Heil Honey, I'm Home")

30 août 2019

Our host Matt examines the failed sitcom "Heil Honey, I'm Home" about a Jewish couple living next door to Adolph Hitler. And yes, it's just as bad as it sounds. Matt's t-shirt provided by Codex Art & Apparel. Artwork by Ash Marnich.

Épisode 10 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 6 ("Pistol Pete")

13 septembre 2019

Our host Matt examines the 1996 comedy pilot written by comedy legend John Swartzwelder about a famous gunslinger coming to defend a small Western town. All clips used under fair use and parody law. Matt makes no claim of ownership to ANYTHING in this show. OFFICIAL SPONSOR: Codex Art & Apparel

Épisode 11 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 7 ("Gay Robot")

27 septembre 2019

Our host Matt examines the failed Comedy Central pilot "Gay Robot" about...a gay robot. Hilarious.

Épisode 12 - The Pilot is Dead Presents: Storytime Classics ("Mated to a Military Drone")

4 octobre 2019

Enjoy this excerpt from the erotic novel "Mated to a Military Drone". Narration: Mary Fox Jonas: Zachary Stofer Book written by: Eri Nance

Épisode 13 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 8 (“Rosie”)

25 octobre 2019

Our host Matt examines the nightmare fuel that is the 1960 pilot “Rosie” about a boy and his rather large dog. Written, edited, and directed by Matt Dressel Awesome Ghostbusters T-shirt courtesy of Codex Art & Apparel

Épisode 14 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 9 ("Clarissa Now")

9 novembre 2019

Our host Matt examines the 1995 CBS pilot "Clarissa Now": a spin-off of the popular Nickelodeon show.

Épisode 15 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 10 ("Dollar a Second")

6 décembre 2019

Our host Matt examines the failed 1981 game show "Dollar a Second" where contestants get more money the longer they stand on stage.

Épisode 16 - 2K SUBSCRIBER CELEBRATION SPECTACULAR

20 décembre 2019

We're going to celebrate hitting 2K subs with a livestream! I'm going to force myself to sit through a pilot I've already watched, thank my subs, and answer questions.

Épisode 17 - 2K SUBSCRIBER CELEBRATION SPECTACULAR

20 décembre 2019

We're going to celebrate hitting 2K subs with a livestream! I'm going to force myself to sit through a pilot I've already watched, thank my subs, and answer questions.

Épisode 18 - Edit with Matt - Christmas Episode

21 décembre 2019

I'm spending my night editing the Christmas episode. Feel free to stop by and ask a question.

Épisode 19 - The Pilot is Dead Christmas Spectacular

22 décembre 2019

Join Matt for this delightful Christmas special where he explores the unusual world of public access Santas.

Épisode 20 - The Pilot is Dead Season 2 & Patreon Announcement

8 mars 2020

Just a quick video to let you all know about Season 2's release and my new Patreon account. https://www.patreon.com/thepilotisdead

Épisode 21 - The Pilot is Dead - Episode 11 ("Shangri-La Plaza")

14 mars 2020

Our host Matt kicks off Season 2 with the weirdest pilot we've seen yet: Shangri-La Plaza. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepilotisdead thepilotisdeadshow@gmail.com Written, Edited, Directed, and Starring Matt Dressel Music by Miro Kepinski Camera by Matthew Koshmrl Halloween the Musical video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfa2GCN5PwQ (@Logan Hugueny-Clark - Topic) Michael Myers Piano video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdZTS2yPm8Q (@Grim Reaper) 8 Bit Halloween Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epR5LI0pflQ&t (@Matthew Jewell Too) Rugrats Porn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Épisode 22 - Let's Kill John Stamos! (The Whole Bloody Affair)

16 mars 2020

My first web series: a dark comedy about two guys trying to become famous by killing John Stamos. Please not: This series is not malicious in any way. We harbor no ill feelings toward John Stamos and would never think of even suggesting otherwise. As you'll learn by Episode 3, the series isn't really about John Stamos anyway.

Épisode 23 - The Key to Comedy

1 avril 2020

Our host Matt reveals his secret to comedy.

Épisode 24 - God's Not Dead Meets A Matter of Faith - Trailer

17 juin 2020

Épisode 25 - The Pilot Is Dead - Episode 202 "The Savage Crime Show"

22 juillet 2020

Welcome back to Season 2! I'm kicking things off with an episode that will almost 100% get pulled. In this episode, I take a look at Derek Savage's web series pilot "The Savage Crime Show". Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/thepilotisdead

Épisode 26 - The Key to Comedy (Part 2)

1 avril 2021

Well, that took a long time. Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/-2ZiWhkjq0I

Épisode 27 - The Pilot Is Dead - Episode 301 "Solarman"

9 janvier 2023

Welcome to Season 3 (and let us never mention Season 2 again)! I'm kicking things off with an extra long episode exploring the failed 1992 pilot Solarman about a superhero who gets his powers from the sun. Written, Directed, and Created by Matt Dressel

Épisode 28 - New Episode Now Available #shorts

13 janvier 2023

This week The Pilot is Dead returned with Season 3 and a look at Solarman: a television pilot about a superhero who gets his powers from the sun.