Tenacious D recently has achieved a mainstream following through it's latest single 'Tribute' (receiving high rotations on MTV, and international stations such as Channel [V] in Australia), but what the everyday casual listener may not realise is the fact that the roots of Tenacious D were firmly planted long before the song graced international shores.After some digging, I happened to come across a collection of episodes. Even though the CD was my introduction to the band, all fans need to see the shows to even grasp the genius the is 'the D'.Of course, the show isn't just for fans. The series is a comedic delight in it's own right, outlining the very real struggle of an unsigned act, trying to make it big in the music industry and the struggles that come with it. New fans of the D who have heard the music will defiantly get a kick out of seeing the back stories behind some of the songs such as 'Lee' and 'Tribute'.Jack Black and Kyle Gass are a great team, music wise and acting, perhaps because of the fact that they are playing themselves, and the elements of the Tenacious D story are autobiographical in nature.Of course, Tenacious D aren't for every. Those who do not appreciate the comic stylings of the almighty Jack Black will probably not enjoy the show or the music. With that said, almost everyone with a sense of humour should be able to get a kick out of 'the D' in some way, whether through their music or acting.The series is a must-see if not only for musicians, but also comedy lovers as well, and of course, new fans of the D.

Tenacious D features the band by just that name. It's members Jack Black and Kyle Gass can't help but rock your frickin' socks off. The band is by far the greatest in the world, but remember they didn't choose to be the best; it's a gift to us. Every few hundred years the gods get together and decide it's time to bless us with wonderment and exuberance, lucky for man kind Tenacious D is that trinket of love. Thanks be to the D in all it's glory. By Far a very funny show, if you enjoy Mr. Show with Bob and David, you'll like this, or if you just have a sense of humor you'll like it. Jack Black is a great comic talent and I hope more people get to experience his humor, because it's just so silly and brilliant. Do your self a favor and learn more about the D.

HBO buried this show Sunday nights at midnight, but Tenacious D is one of the most original and funny shows to come around in recent years. Jack Black and Kyle Gass play two talented but wildly misdirected singer/songwriters. The plotlines are impossibly thin, and the type of humor is thankfully not for everyone -- it can be compared to The Larry Sanders Show and Mr. Show. Black and Gass (playing hyper versions of themselves) really hit their strides comedically and musically. This show didn't last long, but rumors of a feature length film persist.

"Tenacious D" is a magnificent creation starring two of my favorite people of all time. As a huge fan of the actual band, I loved their show and was very upset that it was taken off of the air. However, all that that means is that the duo is able to record under a major record label and kick some serious ass, rock and roll style! Despite my love for this show, one can only really appreciate the D when they have seen them live, in concert. I speak from experience, they rocked the house on Philly at the TLA in front of a packed crowd, of which I was a part of. If you have ever heard them play songs like Rocketsauce, or The Greatest Song in the World, you would be as enthused as I am. Jack Black and Kyle Gass are on the verge of greatness today, and without their stint on HBO, this greatness may have been delayed three, or maybe four days. For these reasons, I suggest you write HBO and show your hatred to the big-wigs who took "Tenacious D" off the air!