History Trivia / TheDrewCareyShow

* UnderageCasting: Drew, Lewis, Oswald and Kate are all supposed to be childhood friends of about the same age (they are referenced as being in their early-to-mid-30s in the first few seasons and around 40 during the final seasons). However, Creator/ChristaMiller (born May 28, 1964) is six and five years younger, and Creator/DiedrichBader (born December 24, 1966) is eight and seven years younger, respectively, than Creator/DrewCarey (born May 23, 1958) and Ryan Stiles (born April 22, 1959), with Bader looking noticeably even younger than Miller in the first two seasons (he was 28 when cast as Oswald). Creator/JohnCarrollLynch (born August 1, 1963) also fits the description as his character, Steve, is supposed to be Drew’s ''older'' brother, but Lynch himself is four years younger than Carey in real life. Kellie, who replaces Kate in Drew’s friend group for Seasons 8 and 9, is also mentioned as a former classmate of Drew, Lewis and Oswald, however her portrayer, Creator/CynthiaWatros (born September 2, 1968), is ''ten years'' younger than Carey.

* UnderageCasting: Drew, Lewis, Oswald and Kate are all supposed to be childhood friends of about the same age (they are referenced as being in their early-to-mid-30s in the first few seasons and around 40 during the final seasons). However, Creator/ChristaMiller (born May 28, 1964) is six and five years younger, and Creator/DiedrichBader (born December 24, 1966) is eight and seven years younger, respectively, than Creator/DrewCarey (born May 23, 1958) and Ryan Stiles (born April 22, 1959), with Bader looking noticeably even younger than Miller in the first two seasons (he was 28 when cast as Oswald). Kellie, who replaces Kate in Drew’s friend group for Seasons 8 and 9, is also mentioned as a former classmate of Drew, Lewis and Oswald, however her portrayer, Creator/CynthiaWatros (born September 2, 1968), is ''ten years'' younger than Carey.

* YouLookFamiliar: Robert Torti had a recurring role in season 1 as Kate's boyfriend Jay, who broke up with her and left the show early in season 2. Torti returned a few seasons later in "What's Wrong With This Episode? IV" as Nick, who also is dating Kate.

* UnderageCasting: Drew, Lewis, Oswald and Kate are all supposed to be childhood friends of about the same age (they are referenced as being in their early-to-mid-30s in the first few seasons and around 40 during the final seasons). However, Creator/ChristaMiller (born May 28, 1964) is six and five years younger, and Creator/DiedrichBader (born December 24, 1966) is eight and seven years younger, respectively, than Creator/DrewCarey (born May 23, 1958) and Creator/RyanStiles (born April 22, 1959), with Bader looking noticeably even younger than Miller in the first two seasons (he was 28 when cast as Oswald). Kellie, who replaces Kate in Drew’s friend group for Seasons 8 and 9, is also mentioned as a former classmate of Drew, Lewis and Oswald, however her portrayer, Creator/CynthiaWatros (born September 2, 1968), is ''ten years'' younger than Carey.

* AndStarring: Creator/RyanStiles was the last to be credited among the main cast, but was given a “with” billing (which, if used, is usually given to the actor credited next-to-last in order) instead. The “and” billing was only used once, for Creator/KevinPollak’s sole on-screen appearance as the [[TheVoice previously heard but unseen]] Mr. Bell in the Season 1 finale “Buzz Beer”.[[note]]Even though Pollak provided Bell’s voice throughout the first season, he was never credited prior to that episode, in which Bell is fired due to cutbacks at Winfred-Louder.[[/note]]

* AndStarring: Creator/RyanStiles was the last to be credited among the main cast, but was given a “with” billing (which is usually given to the actor credited next-to-last in order) instead. The “and” billing was only used once, for Creator/KevinPollak’s sole on-screen appearance as the [[TheVoice previously heard but unseen]] Mr. Bell in the Season 1 finale “Buzz Beer”.[[note]]Even though Pollak provided Bell’s voice throughout the first season, he was never credited prior to that episode, in which Bell is fired due to cutbacks at Winfred-Louder.[[/note]]

* AndStarring: Creator/RyanStiles was the last to be credited among the main cast, but was given a “with” billing (which is usually given to the actor credited next-to-last in order) instead. The “and” billing was only used once, for Creator/KevinPollak’s sole on-screen appearance as the [[TheVoice previously heard but unseen]] Mr. Bell in the Season 1 finale “Buzz Beer”.[[note]]Even though Pollak provided Bell’s voice throughout the first season, he was never credited prior to that episode.[[/note]]

* AndStarring: Creator/RyanStiles was the last to be credited among the main cast, but was given a “with” billing (which is usually given to the actor credited next-to-last in order) instead. The “and” billing was only used once, for Creator/KevinPollak’s sole on-screen appearance as the [[The Voice previously heard but unseen]] Mr. Bell in the Season 1 finale “Buzz Beer”.[[note]]Even though Pollak provided Bell’s voice throughout the first season, he was never credited prior to that episode.[[/note]]

* AndStarring: Creator/RyanStiles was the last to be credited among the main cast, but was given a “with” billing (which is usually given to the actor credited next-to-last in order) instead. The “and” billing was only used once, for Creator/KevinPollak’s sole on-screen appearance as the previously heard but not seen Mr. Bell in the Season 1 finale “Buzz Beer”.

* AndStarring: Creator/RyanStiles was the last to be credited among the main cast, but was given a “with” credit (which is usually given to the actor credited next-to-last in order) instead. The “and” credit was only used once, for Creator/KevinPollak’s sole on-screen appearance as the previously heard but not seen Mr. Bell in the Season 1 finale “Buzz Beer”.

* AndStarring: Creator/RyanStiles is given a “with” credit, despite being credited last among the main cast. The “and” credit was only used once, for Creator/KevinPollak’s sole on-screen appearance as the previously heard but not seen Mr. Bell in the Season 1 finale “Buzz Beer”.

** The versions of "Moon Over Parma" and "Cleveland Rocks" originally used on the show were covers. Carey performed the cover of "Moon Over Parma" (which became known locally in the Cleveland area due to songwriter Bob [=McGuire=]’s original performance of the song on the WJW-TV local program ''Big Chuck and Lil' John'') used in Season 1 and early Season 2; [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Presidents_of_the_United_States_of_America_(band) The Presidents of the United States of America]] cover of "Cleveland Rocks" (originally performed by English singer [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Hunter_(singer) Ian Hunter]]) was used from Season 3–7.

** The versions of "Moon Over Parma" and "Cleveland Rocks" originally used on the show were covers. Carey performed the cover of "Moon Over Parma" (which became known locally in the Cleveland area due to songwriter Bob [=McGuire=]’s original performance of the song on the WJW-TV local program ''Big Chuck and Lil' John'') used in Season 1 and early Season 2; the Presidents of the United States of America cover of "Cleveland Rocks" (originally performed by Ian Hunter) was used from Season 3–7.
** An edited version of The Vogues‘ "Five O'Clock World", however, was used as the theme for Season 2 and the first two episodes of Season 3.

*** My Little Fast Machine – "Five O'Clock World" (indie rock)

*** [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_(musician) Snow]] - "Moon Over Parma" (reggae)

** [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squirrel_Nut_Zippers Squirrel Nut Zippers]] - "Moon Over Parma" (swing jazz)
** [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_(musician) Snow]] - "Moon Over Parma" (reggae)
** [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Pops_Orchestra Cleveland Pops Orchestra]] – "Moon Over Parma" (big band orchestral) and "Cleveland Rocks" (football-inspired orchestral)
** Music/BowlingForSoup – "Five O'Clock World" (rock)
** [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick_Pony Trick Pony]] – "Five O'Clock World" (country)
** My Little Fast Machine – "Five O'Clock World" (indie rock)
** Music/SteelPanther and the cast of ''Metal Shop'' – "Cleveland Rocks" (heavy metal)

** Seasons 8 and 9 featured rotating covers of all three songs, each presented in different genres across nine different title sequences:

** The versions of "Moon Over Parma" and "Cleveland Rocks" originally used on the show were covers. Carey performed the cover of "Moon Over Parma" (which became known locally in the Cleveland area due to original songwriter Bob [=McGuire=]’s original performance on the WJW-TV local program ''Big Chuck and Lil' John'') used in Season 1 and early Season 2; the Presidents of the United States of America cover of "Cleveland Rocks" (originally performed by Ian Hunter) was used from Season 3–7.

** The versions of "Moon Over Parma" and "Cleveland Rocks" originally used on the show were covers. Carey performed the cover of "Moon Over Parma" (which became known locally in the Cleveland area due to songwriter Bob McGuire’s original performance on the WJW-TV local program ''Big Chuck and Lil' John'') used in Season 1 and early Season 2; the Presidents of the United States of America cover of "Cleveland Rocks" (originally performed by Ian Hunter) was used from Season 3–7.

** [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Pops_Orchestra Cleveland Pops Orchestra]] – "Moon Over Parma" (orchestral) and "Cleveland Rocks" (football-inspired orchestral)

** [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick_Pony TrickPony]] – "Five O'Clock World" (country)

** Music/SquirrelNutZippers - "Moon Over Parma" (swing jazz)
** Music/{{Snow}} - "Moon Over Parma" (reggae)
** Cleveland Pops Orchestra – "Moon Over Parma" (orchestral) and "Cleveland Rocks" (football-inspired orchestral)

** Music/TrickPony – "Five O'Clock World" (country)
** Music/MyLittleFastMachine – "Five O'Clock World" (indie rock)