Super Dave Osborne

Super Dave Osborne is a fictional stuntman character created and performed by comedian Bob Einstein.

Super Dave Osborne is a fictional stuntman character created and performed by comedian Bob Einstein. The character is a parody of reckless daredevils and is known for optimistic bravado followed by elaborate comic injury when stunts fail. First appearing on television in 1972, the character later became the basis of the television series Super Dave, which aired from 1987 to 1991.

Character overview

Super Dave Osborne is a comedic fictional persona designed as a parody of daredevil entertainers. The humour comes from his confident personality contrasted with repeated, exaggerated stunt failures.

Creation and early appearances

Bob Einstein introduced the character on television in 1972 and later used him on several variety and sketch-comedy programs. The character gained wider recognition through appearances on Bizarre and other shows.

Television series and revivals

The character starred in Super Dave, which aired from 1987 to 1991 on Showtime and also in Canada on the Global Television Network. He later returned in projects such as Super Dave's SpikeTacular and an animated series.

Cultural impact

Super Dave Osborne became one of Bob Einstein’s best-known creations and a recognizable example of deadpan stunt-parody comedy. The character remained associated with Canadian and American television audiences over several decades.