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Baskets is an American comedy series that aired on FX from 2016 to 2020, co-created by Zach Galifianakis, Louis C.K., and Jonathan Krisel. The show follows Chip Baskets, played by Galifianakis, a classically trained clown who is forced to work as a local rodeo clown after failing in Paris. It also features Louie Anderson in an Emmy-winning role as his mother.
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Why does Chip Baskets return to Bakersfield?
Chip leaves a prestigious clown school in Paris after failing to complete his training and returns to Bakersfield, California. He takes a poorly paid job as a rodeo clown while still insisting on his identity as a classically trained performer.
Does Zach Galifianakis play both Baskets brothers?
Yes. Galifianakis plays Chip and his more conventionally successful twin brother Dale, using different voices, posture, and temperament to distinguish them.
Who plays Chip's mother Christine Baskets?
Louie Anderson plays Christine as a sincere character rather than a sketch-comedy impersonation. The performance earned Anderson the 2016 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Who is Martha in Baskets?
Martha Kelly plays an insurance adjuster who becomes Chip's loyal friend despite his frequent indifference. Her dry delivery and long, awkward conversations form one of the FX series' defining comic rhythms.
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