The Comedy Show Show

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  • 1969
  • 1 Season
  • 0.0  (10)

The Comedy Show Show is a 2016 comedically-charged series presented by Seeso, a subscription-based streaming service. Offering a spirited medley of stand-up sessions, sketch comedy, and interviews, the program serves up diverse comedic content in a refreshingly unique format.

The series is a showcase, a celebration even, of comedy in all its varied forms. More than just a stand-up or sketch comedy program, The Comedy Show Show is a curated anthology of comedic elements. Throughout the series, each episode endeavors to stand out by focusing on a specific theme, genre, or style of comedy, highlighting the broad spectrum of humor it is capable of depicting. From ripe satire to classic slapstick, the program proudly boasts an extensive comedic repertoire.

The Comedy Show Show's primary uniqueness and diversity lie in its content and presentation. It cherry-picks from a wide variety of preexisting live performances and stand-up talks, not unlike an expert sommelier who selects the perfect wine to compliment a gourmet meal. Furthermore, the show incorporates challenging comedic formats such as comedic debates and improv, to the more familiar stand-up comedy, to unravel the versatility and boundary-pushing potential of humor.

Hosted by Will Arnett, an accomplished actor, comedian, and producer known for his roles in Arrested Development and BoJack Horseman, The Comedy Show Show embraces an expertise and dry wit. Arnett's comedic persona lends an extra layer of fun to the series, be it through his deadpan delivery or his quick-witted back-and-forth with guests. On a show featuring remarkable comedic talent, having a host with an acclaimed comedy career simply adds more richness to the spectacle.

The Comedy Show Show isn't just about the performances – it's also about the people who make those performances possible. Through candid interviews with featured comedians, the series provides insights into individual jokes, comedic timing, and the inspirations behind particular routines, instilling the audience with a deeper appreciation for the comics' craft and artistry. It's not just about having a laugh; it's about understanding the thought processes and inspirations behind those laughs.

With The Comedy Show Show, the audience travel from coast to coast, witnessing a wide spectrum of comedy shows that happen all over the United States. It's a cross-country journey of laughter - showcasing the panorama of American comedy. Each location, each performance, each comic – they paint a colorful picture of a vibrant and diverse comedy culture. The Comedy Show Show acts as a guide to this world.

When it comes to the comedians, the series includes sensational talents from all across the country. Big names in comedy share the screen with rising stars, creating an exquisite blend of well-known humor and fresh comedic perspectives. As uplifting and entertaining as it is inspiring, this show celebrates the entire comedy community and its dynamic creativity.

Finally, the series offers an immersion into the rich and varied landscape of comedy. It’s not just the performances and the personas that make up this landscape but also the atmosphere that surrounds them – the thrill of a live stage, the expectation from the crowds, the buzz in the clubs, and more. The Comedy Show Show is not only about bringing the comic’s stage to the television screen. It is about considering comedy within the context of where it happens and the people for whom it's performed.

So, do you love to laugh? Are you interested in the art of comedy or the minds of the comedians? Or perhaps you're just searching for a fresh offering different from your typical sitcom or stand-up show? In any case, The Comedy Show Show is a comedy lover's delight, an invaluable slice of humor's different flavors, all bundled into one unmissable package. This Seeso showcase from 2016 is indeed a unique gem in the comedy world, and spins a show that is truly worth watching.

In essence, the Comedy Show Show is like being served a multi-course meal of laughter. From the opening stand-up appetizers to the main course of full-length sketches, each episode is a feast cooked up by the country's finest comics and food for your comedy-loving soul.

The Comedy Show Show is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between and on Seeso

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Seasons
McSweeney's Internet Tendency Live with Caitlin Gill
8. McSweeney's Internet Tendency Live with Caitlin Gill
November 24, 2016
Cozy up by a fire for a warm evening of some of the best stories from McSweeney€™s Internet Tendency online repository, read by comedians infusing their own performances and energy into these hilarious written works. Caitlin Gill hosts readings from Ron Lynch, Megan Koester, Laura Kightlinger, Eddie Pepitone, Nato Green, Colin Mahan, Anna Seregina, and Kaseem Bentley.
Turnt Up! with Eliza Skinner
7. Turnt Up! with Eliza Skinner
November 17, 2016
It's time to get Turnt Up as Eliza Skinner invltes some of the slickest comedian rhyme spitters to face off against each other in a improv freestyle rap battle. This showdown happens at The Satellite in Los Angeles, CA and features Nicole Parker, Ross Bryant, Matt Geiler, Demi Adejuyigbe, Jessica McKenna, and Marshall Givens with beats by Joshua Silverstein.
Schtick or Treat with Mark Normand and Matt Ruby
6. Schtick or Treat with Mark Normand and Matt Ruby
October 27, 2016
In it's 9th year, Schtick or Treat sees more than 30 comedians perform as their favorite comedy legends! Matt Ruby and Mark Normand host this collection of performers and the likelinesses of Aziz Ansari, Steve Harvey, Paula Poundstone, and so many more, living and dead, taking the stage at The Knitting Facotry in Brooklyn, NY.
RISK! with Kevin Allison
5. RISK! with Kevin Allison
August 11, 2018
Kevin Allison started RISK! Storytelling show in 2009 and it has since become on of the most popular storytelling showcases in the nation as well as a very successful podcast. Kevin invites performers Julio Torres, Josh Gondelman, Kurt Metzger, and TS Madison to share stories under the theme of "messy" to a packed theater at their home, The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY.
Imaginary Radio Program with Drennon Davis
4. Imaginary Radio Program with Drennon Davis
July 21, 2016
Drennon Davis brings his Imaginary Radio Program to a packed house at the historic Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles. Along with a variety of friends, Drennon turns that invisible dial to tune into the greatest and funniest in music parody, talk radio and - of course - commercials.
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction with Bryan Cook
3. Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction with Bryan Cook
June 16, 2016
Sunday night in the heart of Los Angeles at a slick speakeasy called The Virgil, Bryan Cook assembles some of his favorite comics to name a champion of Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction. Some comics come with pre-written material while some get challenged in their pop culture prowess by audience suggestions.
Bell Hop with Ian Abramson
2. Bell Hop with Ian Abramson
May 11, 2016
Ian Abramson throws a strange, surreal and wonderful comedy show from the top of Chicago's Virgin Hotel featuring his friends, Chicago's finest comedic performers. Stand-up, Sketch, musical comedy and a ball pit. You never know what'll happen next at a Bell Hop show.
Hold On with Eugene Mirman
1. Hold On with Eugene Mirman
March 31, 2016
Eugene Mirman hosts some very special guests and interrupts them as they tell some of their favorite stories, mining for juicy details and finer points that may have been skipped. Features Janeane Garofalo, Andy Kindler, Greg Behrendt, and Phoebe Robinson.
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Where to Watch The Comedy Show Show
The Comedy Show Show is available for streaming on the Seeso website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Comedy Show Show on demand at Vudu, Apple TV and Tubi TV.
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