Watch The Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump

In 2011, Comedy Central hosted a star-studded roast of the controversial American business magnate and eventual President, Donald J. Trump. The Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump was a one-hour special which saw comedians take jabs at the then-television personality, Trump, who sat on a throne at the center of the stage, dressed in a white tuxedo with gold accents.

The host, Seth MacFarlane, opened the show with a monologue, poking fun at Trump's famous hair, his multiple marriages, and even made references to his stint on The Apprentice. After MacFarlane, Whitney Cummings was the first roaster to take the stage, and she pulled no punches. She made jokes about Trump's hair, his bankruptcies, and his infamous "birther" controversy in which he questioned President Barack Obama's citizenship.

Other notable roasters included Gilbert Gottfried, Jeff Ross, Marlee Matlin, and Lisa Lampanelli. Gottfried, known for his crude and offensive humor, delivered a sexually explicit set that left many of the audience members cringing. Jeff Ross, known as "The Roastmaster General," made jokes about Trump's business failures and made a reference to his alleged affair with former porn star Stormy Daniels.

Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actress to win an Academy Award, made a surprise appearance on the show and delivered some of the funniest lines of the night. She also used American Sign Language to emphasize her jokes, which brought the house down. Lisa Lampanelli, known for her raunchy humor, made jokes about Trump's daughter Ivanka and his unusual skin color.

Donald Trump himself also took the stage, and he held his own against the jabs thrown at him. He made some self-deprecating jokes, including one about his terrible comb-over, and even joked about running for President. Little did anyone know at the time, that Trump would announce his candidacy only a few years later.

Overall, The Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump was a hilarious, if somewhat cringe-worthy, event. While some viewers may have found the humor offensive, the roasters pulled no punches and spared no insults. The special was a ratings success for Comedy Central, and it helped to solidify Donald Trump's status as a pop culture icon.

The Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump is a series that ran for 1 seasons (1 episodes) between March 15, 2011 and on Comedy Central