DiResta
DiResta is an American comedy television series which premiered on UPN on October 5, 1998, on its Monday schedule. It was cancelled after its March 1, 1999 airing. The show was named for stand-up comedian John DiResta; this was his first television venture. The series was described by Entertainment Weekly as "A transit cop, his funny job, and his funny family." On the week of November 2-8, 1998, was the lowest rated non-PAX network show aired.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Oct 05, 1998
- Popularity: 2.7621
- 0 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Mar 01, 1999
Last episode: Slam Dunkin Dunuts
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 17 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Pilot30 min
John volunteers to work nights in order to afford to send his daughter to an exclusive kindergarten, but the change throws his home life into turmoil.
Episode 2John Kisses Some ...30 min
John mouths off at Sgt. Kazmerek in front of two recruits, losing vacation time that Kate was looking forward to. But he can get it back if he helps Kazmerek get a commendation.
Episode 3Public Enema No. 130 min
John decides to take up an offer of optional life insurance that promises a large payoff, and then finds out he must have a colonoscopy -- which first requires an enema.
Episode 4Walk on the Feminine Side30 min
John's co-workers make fun of Dakota in his Arabian princess costume on Halloween.
Episode 5Heavy Medal30 min
DiResta is in line for a Medal of Honor when he foils a robbery on the subway by whacking the perp with a sub sandwich. However, the man he saved is a two-timing city councilman.
