Punk'd is a reality TV show that involves hidden cameras capturing celebrities being pranked. The show features various practical jokes, often involving famous people, and includes candid camera segments and bleeped dialogue. It is a guilty pleasure for many viewers and has a cult following.
The Eric Andre Show is a stream-of-consciousness late-night talk show that combines sketch comedy, surrealism, and practical jokes. Eric Andre serves as the wildly unpredictable host, often breaking furniture and engaging in bizarre antics while interviewing celebrity guests. With its low-budget aesthetic and absurdist humor, the show has gained a cult following.
Loiter Squad is a sketch comedy TV show that follows a group of pranksters and musicians as they pull off outrageous stunts, perform absurd skits, and showcase their unique brand of humor. With a mix of hip-hop, skateboarding, and candid camera-style pranks, this show is sure to keep viewers entertained with its offbeat and irreverent humor.
The Jamie Kennedy Experiment is a hidden camera comedy TV show where comedian Jamie Kennedy pranks unsuspecting people in various situations.
Jackass is a reality TV show that follows a group of friends as they engage in dangerous and absurd stunts, pranks, and challenges. The show is known for its crude humor, shocking stunts, and outrageous behavior.
Unsuspecting members of the public secretly will be recruited to pull a prank on their unwitting companions with absolutely no time to prepare. If they agree to participate, they must obey all instructions given through an earpiece from a secret control room nearby. With the opportunity to prank their way to cash and prizes, these everyday people will be shown no mercy as they are tasked with pulling off some of the most ridiculous behavior ever caught on hidden camera.
Candid camera show in which unsuspecting members of the Irish public as well as some celebrities are accosted by such bizarre characters as the irascible Jake Stevens, Clifford the Orangemen and the desperate bride. All comic roles are played by comedians P.J. Gallagher, Maeve Higgins and Patrick McDonnell.
Naked & Funny is a TV series from Ukraine featuring hidden camera sketches. They usually include public unexpected softcore porn and/or exhibitionism. The series is broadcast on TV channels in several other countries. There are two types of sketches. The more common is an attractive woman or sexually awkward person appears and people's reactions are filmed. The other variant is where a prank is played on an unsuspecting person. This usually involves the victim removing their clothes in either a changing room or for some other purpose. Although they are recorded in Ukraine with ordinary people, signs are in English.
Two friends, Matt and Jay, form a band called Nirvanna the Band, and their ultimate goal is to play a show at the famous Toronto club Sneaky Dee's. They go to great lengths to achieve their dream, including sneaking into the club multiple times, pretending to be other bands, and engaging in hilarious antics.
In Black Sheep (1996), a political candidate for governor is tasked with keeping his wild and unpredictable brother out of trouble during his campaign. Chaos ensues as the two brothers embark on a series of misadventures, jeopardizing the candidate's chances of winning the election.
Trigger Happy TV is a sketch comedy show that features hidden camera pranks and practical jokes. The show became famous for its outrageous and unexpected pranks that often left unsuspecting victims confused and amused. It made innovative use of hidden cameras to capture the reactions of individuals in real-life situations. Trigger Happy TV is a must-watch for fans of candid camera-style comedy.
Berlin: Symphony of a Great City is an experimental film that showcases various aspects of life in Berlin, including its streets, public transportation, city life, and class differences. Through a series of montages and poetic visuals, the film captures the essence of the city during the Weimar Republic era.
Candid Camera is an American hidden camera/practical joke reality television series created and produced by Allen Funt, which initially began on radio as Candid Microphone June 28, 1947. After a series of theatrical film shorts, also titled Candid Microphone, Funt's concept came to television on August 10, 1948. The show last aired for 10 episodes in 2014 on the TV Land network. A documentary about Allen Funt is currently in the works by the Candid Camera crew. The format has appeared on U.S. TV networks and in syndication in each succeeding decade, as either a regular show or a series of specials. Allen Funt himself hosted or co-hosted almost all of the TV versions until a 1993 stroke from which he never recovered. His son Peter Funt, who had co-hosted the specials with his father since 1987, became the producer and host.
Just for Laughs Gags is a hilarious TV show that features hidden-camera gags and pranks. With a focus on comedy and reality TV, the show provides non-stop laughter with its candid-camera style practical jokes and funny sketches. It has been entertaining audiences since 2001.