Shasta McNasty (1999–2000) User Reviews

Good but weird

[aschachte · 6/10 · 13 April 2006]

I really used to enjoy this show. It was fast-paced and quirky. Just about anything could happen at any time. One episode in particular stands out. They had a coupon book and they had to use every coupon in order.

It was one of the weirder episodes.

I was sad when they canceled it. My wife and I liked it as one of the freaky weekend shows. You know, like X-files and American Gothic. I barely remember the girl in the show. She was no Jessica Alba, but I think she was hot. To me, Jake Busey made the show because he was so freaky and yet confident about it.

Vern was the bartender.

I think they had a band but I'm really not sure. I remember them wearing zoot suits for some reason.

I miss this show

[Andraaste · 16 August 2002]

When I read some of the reviews for this show (man, they were bad) I thought it was going to suck. But when I saw it for myself I couldn't stop laughing. I love that they had a friend who happened to be a little guy. It was fun to watch Verne Troyer play a regular character and not that mini-me crap. I also liked the romance between Scott and Diana, she was pretty sexy. I wish there were more shows that took a chance like this one did.

A Super Funny but short lived Thrill Ride

[daffsass · 10/10 · 23 January 2010]

The show was about three members of a (not quite successful) rock band and there daily shenanigans. With a little bit of romance and a whole lot of laughs this show had great potential, but apparently not a big enough following to keep it going.

I adored the show from beginning to unfortunate end, finding all cast members endearing. I was particularly partial to Jake Busey's character Dennis and I seem to recall there having been a guest appearance by his Father, Gary Busey, if my memory serves.

It was indeed a uniquely entertaining experience and like so many other shows that appeal to my taste it was canceled far to soon. Such shows as "Freaks and Geeks" and later "Undeclared" both of which had fan favorite Seth Rogen in them. I do hope Shasta comes back but it seems unlikely at this point.

Irreverent and funny.

[insomniac_rod · 8/10 · 1 August 2009]

Irreverent show that was very funny mainly because of the stupidity of the main characters.

I remember watching this show when it first came out via Sony Entertainment Television Latin America.

I never missed it because every single episode had clever writing, funny acting, and best of all; the characters made fool out of themselves.

It's a shame it didn't last more than one season because it mixed with success the craziness of late 90's with some elements such as black humor and afro American oriented humor.

I can't think of another show like this one because it captured the essence of late 90's comedy.

Bring it back on DVD. It's not cult classic but it's surely a very original show.

My favorite episode dealt with the death of a clown. Oh, it was hilarious. You know what I'm talking about.

Great at the start... but may be waning...

[writingy · 20 February 2000]

Shasta McNasty was a great show when it first began, because it was willing to be brutally politically correct, and not follow the traditional mainstream attitude that their storylines must be cliche. They did things that were so stupid, but funny that it was fantastic, but in recent episodes, it is as though they are bowing to pressure, and trying to become a more mainstream sitcom, by employing standard storylines. Let's hope they come to there senses and go back to the craziness of the first half of the season. We don't need another friends, but we always need a Shasta McNasty.

Brilliant!

[ferbus · 4 October 1999]

The best new show of the season, "Shasta Mc Nasty" may very well be one of the funniest sitcoms of recent years. I've always been a fan of Jake Busey and I think he has finally found his vehicle with this outrageous, undefinable instant classic, and the other cast members are equally fantastic.

Avoid this show at all costs if you are not looking for an over the top, irreverent romp that packs more laughs per minute than the best of the Marx Brothers' films, a comedy team which the Shasta boys resemble quite a bit.

I urge people to watch and support this show before it is too late, as I fear this film may be too outrageous and ahead of its time to survive on Network TV.

Refreshing!

[Art Temis · 15 July 2000]

Six o'clock is the one time that no phone in our whole town rings. Everyone is watching Shasta. Why not? It is cool, hip and trendy. Fresh, new and innovating. Just about everyone finds something to their liking in this extremely funny series. We in South Africa support it. Do you?

Brilliant Off-beat Show

[Frank-135 · 19 July 2000]

A completely under-rated show. Now called "Shasta" for some reason - probably because the "McNasty" part was turning off too many people (like me). This show is every bit as funny as "The 70s Show" and "Futurama". I always find myself laughing out loud at something. I really hope it gets renewed for another year. Anyone who likes to laugh owes it to themself to watch this show at least once. The addition of Vern as a major character is great. He is a complete riot. Jake Busey is stellar every show too - as is the entire cast.

This was a funny show.

[patrick_bateman_90029 · 5 July 2001]

When I saw the first ad for Shasta McNasty, I thought that it looked stupid. Then, I watched the first episode and I was still laughing after it finished. The acting was fantastic, the sets were very cool, and my favorite character was Vern, played by Verne Troyer a.k.a. Mini Me from the second Austin Powers movie. I really liked this show and I was very disappointed that UPN cancelled it. I hope that they bring it back one day.

Yes brilliant - intelligent balance of earthy humor, pragmatism, & human dignity

[hanshan · 7 January 2000]

I saw the second Vern Troyer guest episode (Oct 99) of Shasta McNasty and my friends and I all loved it. I didn't know this guy can act really well!! -(And, no, I didn't make it a priority to see Austin Powers 2). Troyer's character is just great. (I don't even watch sitcoms! But this was just great, so maybe I ought to be more open-minded.) This is the episode that opens with Troyer as a buddy of the regular cast characters, and they come across him working as a crab-cracker at a crabhouse (he gets on the table, slips a plastic bag over foot, and smashes crab claw for customer). As caring friends, they are aghast, and tell him that they feel he deserves more dignity than that! Then there's some stage talent competition as the informal entertainment at this restaurant, which Troyer and his friend jump in to improvise and win - which starts a fight with someone who's jealous... Troyer's character beams him beautifully well, and they all realize that a new career as boxer is begun... Troyer's character loves the idea... soon they are all taking bets, there's ring-girl humor from both male and female perspectives, etc... they search for contenders, which brings more than they bargain for. Troyer's character learns to work out the wrong way, and the right way (both with a number of twists on traditional methods that are hysterically funny). The whole 1/2 hour was just a scream, and at the same time VERY human, very practical straight-shootin' earthy humor, dealing with little people, man-woman, etc. life issues universal to everyone, while keeping you laughing and riveted on the sitcom level. Included great site-gag spoofs on many well-known films (rocky, pulp fiction, etc.).....--- I sure hope this is rebroadcast! ......(& if anyone knows if/when, please email ).

The Funniest series on TV

[ian_wills · 4 February 2000]

Having recently been introduced to Shasta McNasty on Sky TV in England I am fascinated to find out how long the series has run for in the states as this is possibly one of the funniest shows from America to reach our shores in recent years. It is only a few weeks into the show and I can't wait to see the next episode in a weeks time. The acting is brilliant especially from Jake Busey who is always top in his films.

But...I've seen the Monkees already.

[Micheaux · 6 October 1999]

This comedy, about a ne'er-do-well rap group living in Venice Beach may have looked good on paper, but it stank when it hit the air. With the advent of "South Park" and "Family Guy" pushing the boundaries for better or worse, the powers that be are running scared. We must be daring! Don't be afraid of crude humor! The trouble is that they have forgotten that, as an executive said about an unaired pilot starring Kelsey Grammer, "A comedy should be funny".

"Shasta McNasty" is not. It is not, with a vengeance. The first show "Pilot" has Verne Troyer (Mini-Me from "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me") in one of the first scenes walking around in a sombrero with chips on the brim and salsa on the crushed crown. In another scene, he is seen with the same hat, but now it has popcorn on the brim.

No, I didn't laugh, either, but believe me, this is as funny as the show got. The leads are sadly, listless, the writing goes out of it's way to be offensive (which "Seinfeld" did occasionally, but still managed to be funny, more times than no)and it's on UPN, which recently lost a couple of affiliates.

To quote Troyer in one scene, "Lame, lame, lame!"

Shasta, Brilliant? Boring.

[afijamesy2k · 14 July 2000]

Shasta Mcnasty No Stars.

In this Piece of Mtv junk, Jake Busey (who looks like Nick Nolte in a confused role that Steve Harwell should have starred in) is wasted as the leader of the band, the rest of the disaster is boring too.

I Have an idea If it picks up Sun-Sentinel tv Critic who already calling it Shasta McCompost, send it to Mtv.