About This Film

Introducing Nick: a transplanted New Yorker living in southern California (or as he refers to it: "The Land of Fruits & Nuts"). He is the sole proprietor of his own computer consulting company. In addition to facing the daily battles that come with running a business, Nick is surrounded by all kinds of people that constantly drive him crazy; crossing the bounds of, what he considers to be, common sense. Outspoken and politically incorrect, he faces office politics, sexism, racism, feminism, and every other 'ism', while somehow trying to deal with the social differences between the coasts.

"Computer Guy: The Sitcom" is a short independent film;  a sitcom-style comedy designed for viewing and consideration as a sitcom pilot. An avid sitcom-fan since childhood, Franke first conceived the idea when he noticed the apparent lack of computer related topics found on prime-time television. Computer problems are as commonplace these days as commuting. And as technology related issues have become matters of daily concerns, conversations and culture (@ home & @ work), this seemed to be an untapped source for weekly comedy.

While growing up in the Bronx (New York), the Honeymooners and The Odd Couple were among Franke's favorite sitcom programs. It was this cutting and sardonic, quick-witted style of comedy that Franke grew to love. Franke would spend hours each day watching reruns of his favorite sitcom shows - with dialog from most of the characters quickly memorized. The humor was smart, and the delivery sharp - a combination seldom seen again on television until the creation of Seinfeld (the best of the best).

Following high school, Franke relocated to California where, after serving four years in the U.S. Navy, he settled in San Diego. It was during these first few years that Franke noticed many frustrating, though often humorous, socio-cultural differences between the two coasts (conflict = the key to comedy).  After the military, Franke earned a degree in Robotics, and began a career in computers. However, he greatly missed the joy that came from performing during his earlier days in a heavy metal band. So Franke began to study acting and was quickly cast in several independent film / stage / commercial productions. One day, all these pieces fell logically together - and Franke envisioned, Computer Guy: The Sitcom.