Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

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Andy Richter Controls the Universe

2002- 2009

2 Seasons

19 Episodes

7.2(19 votes)

Canceled

Comedy

Overview

Fanciful series about an aspiring writer who imagines alternative life scenarios while working for a big company.

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Production Companies

20th Century Fox Television

Paramount Television

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Andy Richter

Andy Richter

Andy Richter

Acting

Paget Brewster

Jessica Green

Paget Brewster

Acting

Irene Molloy

Wendy McKay

Irene Molloy

Acting

Jonathan Slavin

Byron Togler

Jonathan Slavin

Acting

James Patrick Stuart

Keith

James Patrick Stuart

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