Invention With Brian Forbes

Invention With Brian Forbes is a spoof of British technology talk shows. Created by the comedy duo of David Beeler and Tom Konkle, each sketch in the web series takes place on a minimalist set with a plain backdrop, two chairs and fixed camera angles, much like real public access television shows. The host is Brian Forbes (Beeler) and his one and only guest is the eccentric inventor Sir Reginald Bo-Hey No (Konkle). Each interview starts with Forbes grudgingly re-introducing the nutty inventor who has either brought along a new contraption, like the unbelievable levitation machine, or wants to discuss a new harebrained enterprise, like private rocket tours to the homes of the stars. The genteel host always plays it straight as he raises an eyebrow and questions the wisdom and soundness of every invention. Although both Beeler and Konkle speak with British accents and the dry wit is heavily influenced by Monty Python and Benny Hill, neither actor is actually British and the show is entirely filmed in Los Angeles, California.