The Bully

Tom Wilson as manure-plagued bully Biff in Back to the Future was my childhood's idealized bully. He was a cowardly brute, pure stupid evil—barely even a human being. But as an underrated character in an unwatched show—gym teacher Coach Fredericks in Freaks and Geeks—he showed that even an overbearing tormentor...

By Jesse Hughey

November 15, 2007

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Tom Wilson as manure-plagued bully Biff in Back to the Future was my childhood's idealized bully. He was a cowardly brute, pure stupid evil—barely even a human being. But as an underrated character in an unwatched show—gym teacher Coach Fredericks in Freaks and Geeks—he showed that even an overbearing tormentor could sometimes be a decent guy. For those two brilliant performances alone, he should never have to work again. But—hello, McFly!—he's doing a stand-up tour. So why don't you make like a tree and get out of here? Catch Wilson at the Addison Improv 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday or 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Call 972-404-8501 or visit improv.com for tickets, butthead.
Wed., Nov. 14, 8:30 p.m.; Thu., Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 16, 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 17, 7, 9 & 11 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m., 2007

Jesse Hughey

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