Kenny vs. Spenny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kenny vs. Spenny |
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| Created by | Kenny Hotz |
| Starring | Kenny Hotz Spencer Rice |
| Country of origin |  Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 86 |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Toronto, Ontario |
| Cinematography | Sebastian Cluer |
| Editor(s) | Duncan Christie, Marco Porsia |
| Camera setup | Camera crew |
| Running time | 22 min. |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television (2003–2004) Showcase (2005–2010) |
| Picture format | 4:3 (Season 1) (Season 2–Season 6) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | August 26, 2003 – December 23, 2010 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Testees Kenny Hotz's Triumph of the Will Single White Spenny |
Kenny vs. Spenny was a popular Canadian reality-comedy TV show. It was created by Kenny Hotz and starred him alongside Spencer Rice. The series was about two friends who competed in funny and often silly challenges. The person who lost a challenge had to do a humiliating task chosen by the winner.
The show first aired on August 26, 2003, and ran until December 23, 2010. It had six seasons and a total of 86 episodes. In Canada, you can still watch reruns of the show on the Showcase channel.
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About the Show's Challenges
Kenny vs. Spenny was known for its unique and often outrageous competitions. Each episode featured a new challenge. For example, they might compete to see who could stay awake the longest. Or, they might try to see who could gain the most weight in a short time.
The Humiliation Factor
A key part of the show was the "humiliation" the loser had to face. These were usually very embarrassing tasks. The winner would choose something funny or awkward for the loser to do. This made the show even more entertaining for viewers.
Behind the Scenes and Popularity
The show gained a lot of fans because of Kenny and Spenny's different personalities. Kenny was often seen as mischievous and tricky. Spenny was usually more serious and tried to follow the rules. This contrast made their competitions very funny.
Famous Producers
For 10 episodes in the fourth season, Matt Stone and Trey Parker were executive producers. They are famous for creating the animated show South Park. Their involvement helped bring more attention to Kenny vs. Spenny.
The Series Finale
The show ended with a special hour-long Christmas episode. It aired on December 23, 2010. This final episode wrapped up the series for its many fans.
Global Reach and Spin-offs
Kenny vs. Spenny became very popular around the world. Many other countries created their own versions of the show. These spin-offs followed the same idea of two people competing.
- Frank vs Girard was a French Canadian version.
- Ed vs. Spencer was made in the United Kingdom.
- Juan vs. Roman aired in Latin America.
- Elton vs. Simon was the German version.
- The Netherlands had Katja vs. Bridget and Dennis vs. Valerio.
- Sid vs. Varun was the version from India.
Show's Impact and Ratings
The series was well-received by critics and viewers. TV.com gave the show a rating of 8.4 out of 10. It was also ranked as the #8 best Canadian television show of the 21st century. This shows how much people enjoyed the unique comedy of Kenny vs. Spenny.
Images for kids
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Kenny Hotz
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Kenny Hotz and Pilgor in Goat Simulator
