Living in the UK, I haven't been exposed to much of Amy Sedaris other than her roles in 'Raising Hope' and 'My Name Is Earl' (plus that Lenor ad). She was brilliant portraying earnestly ridiculous characters in those shows, and 'At Home' is no exception; she writes and plays quirky characters really well. Her expressions, voices, and mannerisms are always funny. Patty Hogg is a particular favourite character; there's something believable and familiar about her idiosyncrasies.
The set and formatting of the show has enchanting mid-century charm; it's absurd, colourful, and kitsch with almost Seuss-like surrealism, and Amy's humour is perfect for cutting through the sweetness of these premises. Without being sickeningly raunchy, dark, or cramming in contemporary social issues, she creates a fantastic parody of yesteryear's homemaking shows. This is a rarity nowadays, and I sincerely appreciate the escapism of being At Home with Amy Sedaris.
The set and formatting of the show has enchanting mid-century charm; it's absurd, colourful, and kitsch with almost Seuss-like surrealism, and Amy's humour is perfect for cutting through the sweetness of these premises. Without being sickeningly raunchy, dark, or cramming in contemporary social issues, she creates a fantastic parody of yesteryear's homemaking shows. This is a rarity nowadays, and I sincerely appreciate the escapism of being At Home with Amy Sedaris.