Comedy Central Presents (1998)
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
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Episode 1 - Rickey Smiley
Release Date: 2006-02-17Rickey Smiley recounts his experience with an elderly stripper, impersonates a little old lady reading church announcements and explains black funerals.
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Episode 2 - Ty Barnett
Release Date: 2006-02-17Ty Barnett imagines a heaven that doesn't allow nerds, explains why he wasn't cut out for street gangs and suggest that FEMA members should watch more action films.
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Episode 3 - DeRay
Release Date: 2006-02-24DeRay Davis talks about his grim childhood, debates going Dutch on dates and reveals his favorite type of woman.
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Episode 4 - Rod Man
Release Date: 2006-02-24Rod Man talks about getting short-changed at church, admits that the heat would keep him from participating in a Civil Rights march and describes his stint at Cracker Barrel.
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Episode 5 - Steve Byrne
Release Date: 2006-03-03Steve Byrne offers a trick for avoiding political discussions, describes the worst thing that can happen in a car and explains why he hates renting movies.
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Episode 6 - Mike Birbiglia (2)
Release Date: 2006-03-03Mike Birbiglia laments his dreams of being a rapper and vents about his annoyance over "Olive Garden Italian."
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Episode 7 - Ted Alexandro (2)
Release Date: 2006-03-10Ted Alexandro recalls his time as a music teacher in New York City public schools, examines modern hip hop and explains why President George W. Bush embarrasses him.
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Episode 8 - Greg Fitzsimmons (2)
Release Date: 2006-03-17Greg Fitzsimmons describes how his chidren inspire him, explains why parents have morning sex and weighs in on life in Los Angeles.
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Episode 9 - Megan Mooney
Release Date: 2006-03-17Megan Mooney talks about wrecking stuff with her nephews, dealing with questions about when she'll have kids of her own and the fan base of "The Price Is Right."
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Episode 10 - Tammy Pescatelli
Release Date: 2006-03-24Tammy Pescatelli recalls performing at a Playboy benefit, explains the dangers of breast implants and weighs in on modern fashion trends.
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Episode 11 - Jon Reep
Release Date: 2006-03-24Jon Reep shares his love of beer, demonstrates his childhood dance moves and impersonates an NFL referree.
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Episode 12 - Todd Barry (2)
Release Date: 2006-03-31Todd Barry returns from a camp in Tahiti to share his story of a botched date with Julia Roberts and describes his great new apartment.
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Episode 13 - Arj Barker (2)
Release Date: 2006-03-31Arj Barker expresses his disgust with Halloween's urban legend laziness, Citibank's terrible spelling and Google's haughty search suggestions.
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Episode 14 - Nick Swardson (2)
Release Date: 2006-04-07Nick Swardson debuts a sexy new fragrance for men, explains his picky dating habits and wonders why people need reminders to not bring bombs on planes.
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Episode 15 - John Caparulo
Release Date: 2006-04-07John Caparulo describes the downside of travel, recalls weird neighborhood yard sales and discusses living with exotic pets.
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Episode 16 - Andy Kindler
Release Date: 2006-04-14Andy Kindler recalls his experience with marijuana in Amsterdam, examines the downside to the civil rights movement and describes his aversion to astrology.
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Episode 17 - Pat Dixon
Release Date: 2006-04-14Pat Dixon talks about his experiences with drugs, explains why "fiance" is a more appealing term than "spouse" and justifies his preference for mid-level hotels.
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Episode 18 - Brian Kiley
Release Date: 2006-04-21Brian Kiley recalls his wife’s unusual pregnancy cravings, his uncle’s unfortunate hunting accident and planning his marriage proposal.
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Episode 19 - Ben Bailey
Release Date: 2006-04-21Ben Bailey explains why married life is incompatible with strip clubs, marvels at the stench of New York City and describes his misadventures on the subway.
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Episode 20 - Peter Berman
Release Date: 2006-04-28Peter Berman explains why Las Vegas is simultaneously the best and the worst, why he always roots for the umpire, and why he stayed in a bad relationship for way too long.
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Episode 21 - Becky Pedigo
Release Date: 2006-04-28Becky Pedigo shares stories about bombing in country western bars, cutting her own hair and her mother's racist safety advice.
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Episode 22 - Bill Santiago
Release Date: 2006-05-05Bill Santiago explains why Spanglish is the perfect American language, recalls being a "Founding Papi" in a school play and waxes nostalgic for White Castle sliders.
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Episode 23 - Jeff Garcia
Release Date: 2006-05-05Jeff Garcia explains how bad credit can have its advantages, lists which airlines terrorists shouldn't mess with and discusses his grandparents' contentious marriage.
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Episode 24 - Kyle Cease
Release Date: 2006-05-12Kyle Cease thinks adults deserve recess more than kids, that real life should have cheat codes and that SunnyD is just the best worst beverage option.