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Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory

American reality television series


Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory is an American reality television series that aired on MTV from February 8, 2009,[1] to March 5, 2015.

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On September 17, 2013, it was announced that Fantasy Factory was renewed for a sixth season,[2][3] which premiered on January 16, 2014.[4] The sixth season was originally announced to be the final season, but in June 2014, MTV announced that Fantasy Factory would return for a seventh season. The seventh season premiered on January 1, 2015, and ended on March 5, 2015.[5]

As of 2022, the entire series is available to stream on Paramount+, except for a few episodes.[6]

Synopsis

The factory is a space for skateboarder Rob Dyrdek to manage two aspects of his life, business and pleasure. The 25,000-square-foot complex contains two distinct areas: A warehouse designed for skateboarding and an office complex. Dyrdek's cousin, Christopher "Drama" Pfaff serves as Dyrdek's assistant on the show. Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, originally from Rob & Big, made his debut appearance to the Fantasy Factory beginning in the fourth season. Rashawn "Bam Bam" Davis, who co-starred with Rob, Big Black, and Drama in Rob & Big, made his first appearance in the Fantasy Factory on the third episode of Season 5.

Throughout the series, guest appearances included Ryan Sheckler, John Mayer, Danny Way, Steve Berra, Ludacris, and Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius from Jackass.

Cast

  • Rob Dyrdek, professional skateboarder, president of Dyrdek Enterprises, Street League Skateboarding, Rob Dyrdek's Wild Grinders, former star of Rob & Big and creator and host of Ridiculousness
  • Sterling "Steelo" Brim, friend of Rob Dyrdek and co-host with him on MTV's Ridiculousness
  • Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (Seasons 4–7), Rob's former bodyguard and roommate, co-star of Rob & Big
  • Chanel West Coast, Fantasy Factory's receptionist, secretary, Young & Reckless model, co-host on Ridiculousness
  • Christopher "Drama" Pfaff, Rob's cousin, producer, owner/creator of Young & Reckless clothing
  • Scott "Big Cat" Pfaff, Drama's older brother, Rob's cousin, "Facilitator", skate technician, owner/creator of Born a Lion clothing
  • Geoff Taylor, general counsel for all Dyrdek related businesses
  • Tracy Tubera, creative director for Wild Grinders, Rob's toy line and animated series
  • Tony "Blurry" Turbo (Seasons 1–3), Fantasy Factory's maintenance man; his face is pixelated
  • Jeremy Larner (Seasons 1–3), Rob's manager
  • Gene Dyrdek, Rob's Dad
  • Patty Dyrdek, Rob's Mom

Episodes

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References

  1. "MTV Explodes Into Sunday Nights Beginning February 8th at 9pm ET/PT". The Futon Critic (Press release). January 21, 2009. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  2. Bibel, Sara (September 17, 2013). "'Ridiculousness' Renewed for Season 4 & 'Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory' Renewed for Season 6 by MTV". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  3. Baysinger, Tim (September 17, 2013). "MTV Renews Rob Dyrdek's 'Ridiculousness,' 'Fantasy Factory'". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  4. Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2013). "A New Year Brings an All-New Rob Dyrdek as He Takes Over Thursday Nights on MTV". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on November 21, 2013.
  5. Ng, Philiana (June 25, 2014). "Rob Dyrdek Inks Multi-Year Deal at MTV, Brings Back 'Fantasy Factory' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  6. "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory". Paramount+. 7 February 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  7. Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2013). "A New Year Brings an All-New Rob Dyrdek as He Takes Over Thursday Nights on MTV". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on November 21, 2013.

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