Comedy Central Presents

Comedy Central Presents (1998-2011)

EndedVariety showComedy

Comedy Central Presents is the network's main half-hour program which highlights either one or a series of stand-up comedians each episode.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (22 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S15E16Natasha LeggeroMar 25, 2011
S15E15Jay LarsonMar 11, 2011
S15E14Louis KatzMar 11, 2011
S15E13Jessi KleinMar 4, 2011
S15E12Mike VecchioneMar 4, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Comedy Central Presents premiere?

Comedy Central Presents premiered on December 1, 1998.

Who was the first comedian to appear on Comedy Central Presents?

Brian Regan was the first comedian to appear on Comedy Central Presents.

Who was the first female comedian to appear on Comedy Central Presents?

Caroline Rhea was the first female comedian to appear on Comedy Central Presents.

What was the running time for each episode of Comedy Central Presents?

Each episode of Comedy Central Presents ran for approximately 30 minutes.

Which famous comedian appeared on the show twice in its first season?

Kevin James appeared on Comedy Central Presents twice during the show's first season.

Who was the first African American comedian to appear on Comedy Central Presents?

DL Hughley was the first African American comedian to appear on Comedy Central Presents.

Which comedian performed the most times on Comedy Central Presents with sixteen appearances?

Lewis Black holds the record for the most appearances on Comedy Central Presents with sixteen performances.

Who was the oldest comedian to perform on Comedy Central Presents?

George Carlin was the oldest comedian to perform on Comedy Central Presents, at the age of 62.

Which comedian was known for his "Squeaky Clean Comedy"?

Jim Breuer was known for his "Squeaky Clean Comedy" on Comedy Central Presents.

Who won the Funniest Person in America contest and later appeared on Comedy Central Presents?

Robert Schimmel won the Funniest Person in America contest and later appeared on Comedy Central Presents.

Which comedian went viral for his "Girlfriend Guy" bit on Comedy Central Presents?

Mitch Fatel went viral for his "Girlfriend Guy" bit on Comedy Central Presents.

Who was the first comedian to record a special for Comedy Central Presents outside of the United States?

Eddie Izzard was the first comedian to record a special for Comedy Central Presents outside of the United States, in London, England.

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