This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics, combining news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. Originally featuring Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey and Mary Walsh, the series featured satirical sketches of the weekly news and Canadian political events. The show's format is a mock news program, intercut with comic sketches, parody commercials and humorous interviews of public figures. The on-location segments are frequently filmed with slanted camera angles.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? is a comedy show where British comedians engage in improvised sketches, games, and songs based on audience suggestions.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? is a comedy TV show that showcases a group of comedians performing improv games and sketches in front of a live audience. The show is known for its hilarious jokes, improvisational comedy, and audience participation.
Lopez Tonight is a hilarious and lively comedy talk show hosted by the talented George Lopez. With a live audience, George brings his unique brand of topical humor, stand-up comedy, and interviews with celebrities, making it a must-watch for anyone in the mood for a good laugh and some insightful conversations.
Rick Mercer Report is a Canadian TV show that combines news, satire, and comedy. Each episode features Mercer's unique take on current affairs, interviews with guests, and humorous sketches. The show is known for its political satire and topical humor.
Last Comic Standing is a reality TV show that showcases stand-up comedians from all over the United States as they compete in various challenges to be crowned the last comic standing. With live performances, crude humor, and celebrity impersonations, the show provides a platform for both aspiring and seasoned comics to showcase their talent and win over the live audience. The competition aspect adds an extra level of excitement and pressure, making it a must-watch for comedy enthusiasts.
Friday Night Videos is an American music video show broadcast on the NBC television network from July 29, 1983 to May 24, 2002, and was the network's attempt to capitalize on the emerging popularity of music videos as seen on MTV. Belinda Carlisle was the guest host for the first episode.
Chris Gethard hosts a panel of comedians and weirdos who participate in weird games, take calls from listeners, and generally put on a bizarre weekly spectacle.
So Graham Norton was a British television programme, hosted by Irish personality Graham Norton. It ran from 3 July 1998 to 1 March 2002.
Talkshow with Spike Feresten was an American late-night talk show television program on Fox starring Spike Feresten that aired from September 16, 2006 to May 16, 2009. It was the longest-running late night talk show in Fox's history, with three seasons. Unlike most late-night talk shows in the United States, it only aired on Saturday nights.
Mind of Mencia is a satirical sketch comedy show hosted by Carlos Mencia. The show uses humor to tackle various social and political issues including race, immigration, and stereotypes. Carlos Mencia's unique comedic style and topical jokes make Mind of Mencia a must-watch for fans of satire and comedy.
Chappelle's Show is a groundbreaking comedy series that showcases Dave Chappelle's unique brand of humor through a mix of sketches, stand-up performances, and satirical social commentary.
The Dish was a satirical television series that aired on the Style Network in the United States. The show, hosted by Danielle Fishel, skewers the latest in pop culture in similar fashion to sister network E! Entertainment Television's series The Soup. The show also aired on International E! channels alongside The Soup. The show's final episode aired March 20, 2011.
Def Comedy Jam is a groundbreaking comedy show that revolutionized stand-up comedy by showcasing African-American comedians and breaking stereotypes. With live performances in front of a live audience, the show is a must-watch for fans of stand-up comedy and hip-hop culture.
The Big Gay Sketch Show is an LGBT-themed sketch comedy program that debuted on Logo on April 24, 2007. The series is produced by Rosie O'Donnell and directed by Amanda Bearse. The program was originally titled "The Big Gay Show" but was renamed during production. As the name indicates, the show features comedy sketches with gay themes or a gay twist. Sketch topics include parodies of old sitcoms like The Honeymooners and The Facts of Life under the Nick at Nite-parodying heading "Logo at Nite", a lesbian speed dating session and an extended send-up of Broadway legend Elaine Stritch working as a Wal-Mart greeter, among other decidedly un-glamorous jobs. Logo produced a second season of the series. Paolo Andino and Colman Domingo joined the cast. Season 2 premiered on February 5, 2008. Production on season three began in March 2009. Erica Ash is no longer with the cast. In 2009, Logo announced plans for a search for new cast members. However, the result entitled, "The Big Gay Casting Competition", was limited to an online talent search, in which videos by contestants were uploaded to logoonline.com and voted on by site visitors. The winner, Wil Heuser, was a former American Idol contestant, who appeared in only one episode of the series, but as an extra, not a cast member. Season three debuted on Logo April 13, 2010.
A weekly variety showcase for the best sketch, characters and stand-up homegrown at the UCB Theatres in LA and NYC. Hosted by Upright Citizens Brigade co-founders Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh and filmed with a live audience at UCB Sunset in Hollywood.
Live at Gotham is a standup comedy television show airing on Comedy Central in the United States. The show features up and coming stand up comedians performing live at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. It premiered on July 21, 2006.
TV show shot entirely in theater play form. Most of the plays are sex-comedies about an inveterate womanizer, his girlfriend and friends.
Tim and Eric Nite Live! was an American television series, which premiered November 8, 2007 on SuperDeluxe. The talk show stars Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, creators of Tom Goes to the Mayor and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, and consists of a variety of strange segments often featuring Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! regulars such as David Liebe Hart and James Quall. It also repeatedly features Awesome Show regular Richard Dunn in a sidekick/father-figure type role. The show has seen many guests in its short internet-only SuperDeluxe exclusive run from such actors, singers and comedians as John Mayer, Zach Galifianakis, Bob Odenkirk, Will Forte, Rainn Wilson, and Jonah Hill.
Saturday Night is a comedy documentary that provides an inside look at the making of the iconic show, Saturday Night Live. The film explores the challenges and successes faced by the cast and crew as they work to create memorable sketches and performances.