The series follows Taylor on a comical quest to choreograph the perfect, pairs figure skating routine set to Whitney Houston’s 1993 hit song “I Have Nothing.” Joining Taylor on her mission is a group of prominent people from the figure skating world including choreographer Sandra Bezic, two-time Olympic gold medalist Ekaterina Gordeeva, Olympic gold medalist David Pelletier, world champions Brian Orser, Kurt Browning, Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini, and award-winning comedian, actor, and writer, Mae Martin.The series consists of six episodes and premiered on Crave on September 23, 2023.
[2] Carolyn Taylor as herself Mae Martin as themself Sandra Bezic as herself Ekaterina Gordeeva as herself David Pelletier as himself Kurt Browning as himself Elladj Baldé as himself Riku Miura as herself Ryuichi Kihara as himself Brian Orser as himself Jully Black as herself Sabrina Jalees as herself Barbara Underhill as herself Paul Martini as himself Katarina Witt as herself Elvira Kurt as herself Kristi Yamaguchi as herself Adam Rippon as himself Tara Lipinski as herself Elizabeth Manley as herself Mathieu Caron as himself Bruno Marcotte as himself Taylor used to incorporate her idea of choreographing a pairs figure skating routine into her standup comedy performances on stage and would make audiences laugh when she told them that she would do it for real one day.
Russell would go on to co-executive produce and co-direct beside her,[1] and when Catalyst and Blue Ant Studios came onboard, Bell Media commissioned the show in June 2022.
[5] Principal photography for the unscripted six episode series began on locations in the Greater Toronto area and Edmonton in October 2022 and wrapped in mid-November 2022.
[7] I Have Nothing was screened at the Toronto edition of the annual Just for Laughs comedy festival on September 23, 2023, followed by a panel discussion with Taylor, Mae Martin, Sandra Bezic and Kurt Browning.
"[12] Larry Fried of That Shelf called the series "one of the year’s most original and memorable shows," stating that it's "full of heart, genuine laughs, and – in between the absurdity – provides fascinating commentary on the intersectionality between art and athleticism.