Adult Swim’s The Greatest Event in Television History debuted last night and was a shot-for-shot recreation of the classic television show Hart to Hart’s opening sequence.
Host Jeff Probst opens up the program wondering why the last Greatest Event in Television History, which starred Scott and Jon Hamm recreating the Simon & Simon opening sequence, wasn’t the one and only greatest event. After accepting the information, he moves on to introduce us to the making of the project.
In this mockumentary, tension is strong between Poehler and Scott as they rehearse. Poehler has a couple of great zingers, attacking Scott for not being original and not wielding any talent. After having a hard time connecting with one another, a therapist is brought in to help. The counseling sessions work, and the duo are able to work together to finish recreating the Hart to Hart opening.
Former Saturday Night Live cast member Horatio Sanz stars as the narrator Max (originally played by Lionel Strander). Poehler and Scott play Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, originally played by Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers on the 1978 show.
Watch the original Hart to Hart opening below:
At least one more Greatest Event in Television History is in development by Scott and his wife Naomi. There’s no word yet on who will star, but it’s presumed that Adam will appear again.
Adam and Poehler currently star together in NBC’s Parks & Rec. It was recently renewed for a sixth season.
We want to hear your thoughts on this topic!
Write a comment below or submit an article to Hypable.