GDP SMACKDOWN

DIRECTED BY CHRIS HENCHY

​WHAT IS THE ECONOMY?

Two economists settle their differences — in the professional wrestling ring. Watch and cheer as Simon Kuznets and M. Joseph Meehan square off in a testosterone-fueled battle over how to measure the economy.

Cast:

M. Joseph Meehan: Tony Hale, JTG: as himself, Simon Kuznets: Thomas Middleditch, Announcer: Rob Riggle, Shad: as himself

Crew:

Written by Adam Davidson, Chris Henchy and Adam McKay; Produced by Robyn Wholey; Executive Producers: Betsy Koch, Anna Wenger; Music by Orr Rebhun; Sound Design by George Anderson and Tammy Fearing; Production Sound Mixer: Ryan Kaiser; Photography by Matt Sweeney; Animation Produced by Six Point Harness; Executives in Charge of Production: Brendan Burch; Dave Vamos; Animation Producer: Andy Fiedler; Animation Director: Greg Franklin; Editor: Tony Christopherson; Background & Logo Design: Angelo Vilar; Animation Team: Tony Christopherson, Ryan Samsam, Anthony Denha, Nick Butera, Mac Whiting, Greg Franklin; Additional Photography: Dave Vamos; Andy Fiedler; Stunts: Justin Murphy; 3D Modeling: Mike Mangan; Keying and Compositing: Tony Christopherson, Ryan Samsam, Dave Vamos, Anthony Denha, Greg Franklin; Wardrobe Supervisor: Melissa McNeely; Wardrobe Assistants: Zoe Buck, Julie Swinford; Hair and Makeup by Jenny Osborne; Associate Producers: Elizabeth Baquet, Sam Fishell, Business Affairs, Peter Morris, Sean Friedland; Special Thanks: Dick Glover, Alex Riguero, Steve Beslow, Lisa Rodgers