"Comics Unleashed" (2006)TV series 2006-????

Director:

Hal Grant

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Comics Unleashed, featuring the world's hottest comics. Comics Unleashed dears to go where no show has gone before...

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Sept. 9	1:37 AM	CBS
Wed. Sept. 10	1:37 AM	CBS

Cast

Andrew Bagg	...	Resident DJ (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Byron Allen	...	Himself - Host (10 episodes, 2006-2007)

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Series Directed by
Hal Grant		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Byron Allen	....	executive producer (9 episodes, 2006)
Jennifer Lucas	....	producer (9 episodes, 2006)
Jay Flats	....	segment producer (3 episodes, 2006)

Series Film Editing by
Mike Espinosa		(10 episodes, 2006)
Jessica A. Hernandez		(6 episodes, 2006-2007)

Series Production Management
Barry Ilovitch	....	executive in charge of production (9 episodes, 2006)

Series Sound Department
Paul S. Shapiro	....	sound mixer (3 episodes, 2007)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
David Ortiz	....	camera operator (3 episodes, 2007)
Jose Bravo	....	camera operator (2 episodes, 2007)

Series Editorial Department
Kevin Ryan	....	assistant editor (8 episodes, 2006)

Series Other crew
Dave Bogosian	....	set manager (9 episodes, 2006)
Jeff Hubbard	....	talent coordinator (3 episodes, 2006-2007)

Production Companies

• Entertainment Studios

Other Companies

• Transition Music  music provided by

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Entertainment Studios

Great showcase for little known comics

I got hooked on this show during my late night channel surfing. Now it's become a daily DVR staple along with The Daily Show. It is charmingly low budget, but not low in production values. The set is attractive and comfortable without trying too hard (I especially like the large aquarium in back of Byron Allen which appears to house only baby sharks). It's a terrific introduction to the latest in fresh new comic talent, although the occasional comic star drops in, too (Margaret Cho, Jimmie Walker, Jon Lovitz, Judy Tenuta, Larry Miller, etc.). Byron Allen is the laid back host who shares a brotherhood with his fellow comics and does a wonderful job of giving them the spotlight. The show is obviously cut and pasted to air the very best of the panels' bits, which is what makes the show so watchable -- you don't have to wade through the tepid or unfunny stuff to get to the gems. I absolutely disagree with the comment that the show does a poor job of trying to appear improvisational. The format is very much upfront: the host asks obviously leading questions meant to set up the comics' bits, and there's no pretense about it. It's kind of like being in on a job interview or a casting call, and as such it's actually a refreshing new format.