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Tosh.0. Tosh.0 (pronounced /ˈtɒʃ ˌpɔɪnt ˈoʊ/ , "Tosh point oh") is an American television series hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh , who provides commentary on online video clips, society, celebrities, and other parts of popular culture and stereotypes. History Tosh.0 premiered on Comedy Central on June 4, 2009, starring Daniel Tosh . It focuses on Internet viral videos , sharing a set-up similar to that of Web Soup . [ 1 ] The first season proved a surprise hit, averaging over a million viewers per episode. Within 10 weeks of its premiere, Tosh.0 became the second-most-watched cable network show in its time slot among 18–34-year-old males, a sought-after advertising demographic . [ 2 ] The show was originally scheduled for only 10 episodes, but as its popularity increased, Comedy Central extended the first season to 16 episodes. [ 3 ] On December 2009, it was announced that Comedy Central had renewed the show for a full second season, with 25 episodes.

Format Episodes Home video References. The Man Show. Workaholics. Workaholics is an American sitcom that premiered on Comedy Central on April 5, 2011. Its fifth and current season began on January 14, 2015. The series is predominantly written by its stars Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, and co-creator Kyle Newacheck who play, respectively, three recent college dropouts, roommates, and co-workers at a telemarketing company—and their drug dealer, in Rancho Cucamonga, California.[1] Synopsis[edit] The main characters became acquaintances at college where Blake and Adam were roommates and Anders was their resident advisor, and, in a phase-of-life transition, continue to do things associated with college after dropping out (drinking, partying, pranks, etc.) as they transition into adulthood.

Production[edit] Characters[edit] Main characters[edit] Blake Chesterfield Henderson (Blake Anderson) is the most eccentric and least self-involved or inter-personally competitive of the three guys and sometimes he is sensible. Recurring characters[edit] The A.V. Chappelle's Show. South Park. South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics. The ongoing narrative revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their bizarre adventures in and around the titular Colorado town. The series has received numerous accolades, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and numerous inclusions in various publications' lists of greatest television shows.

The show's popularity resulted in a feature-length theatrical film, South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut which was released in June 1999, less than two years after the show's premiere, and became a commercial and critical success. In 2013, TV Guide ranked South Park the tenth Greatest TV Cartoon of All Time.[4] Premise Setting and characters Themes and style. The Daily Show. The Daily Show (titled The Daily Show with Jon Stewart since 1999) is an American late-night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central and, in Canada, The Comedy Network.

The half-hour long show premiered on July 21, 1996, and was hosted by Craig Kilborn until December 1998. Jon Stewart took over as host in January 1999, making the show more strongly focused on politics and the national media, in contrast with the pop culture focus during Kilborn's tenure. It is currently the longest-running program on Comedy Central, and has won 18 Primetime Emmy Awards. Format[edit] Opening segment[edit] Each episode begins with announcer Drew Birns announcing the date and the introduction, "From Comedy Central's World News Headquarters in New York, this is The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Correspondent segments[edit] Recurring segments[edit] Celebrity interviews[edit] In the show's third act, the host conducts an interview with a celebrity guest.

Studio[edit] The Colbert Report. The program was created by Colbert, Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin, and Joe Antonetti. The show's writing was grounded in improvisation, and often lampooned current events stories. The show's structure also included a guest interview, in which the Colbert character attempts to deconstruct his opponent's argument. The show was taped in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, and the program's set is "hyper-American," epitomizing the character's ego. The show was taped and broadcast Monday through Thursday, with weeks taken off at multiple points in a given year for breaks.

The Colbert Report saw immediate critical and ratings successes, leading to various awards, including two prestigious Peabody Awards. Background[edit] History[edit] Development[edit] By the time of the 2004 election, the character was fully developed.[5] In creating the character, which is designed to be repellant but entertaining, Colbert conferred with Stewart and Karlin. Production[edit] Set[edit]