Funny Roots

Funny Roots (2012)

EndedVariety showComedy

New Zealanders are funny people, but what makes us funny? Is comedy in our DNA or does it come from the people and places that surround us? Funny Roots asks just that, as the nation's finest stand-up comedians travel to the country of their birth or ancestry to find out about their funny roots.

Each episode features a different comedian finding out what makes people laugh in a different country by observing local culture and meeting with local comedians. Do people in a foreign land laugh at the same things as us, or is their humour completely different? The ultimate test then comes when the comedian performs stand up comedy in front of a foreign crowd! Does our comedy work abroad? Or will these stand ups fall down? Finally the comedian has an emotional discovery as they ask where their comedy comes from and who, where and what it is that has helped shape their sense of humour.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Irene PinkJun 26, 2012
S01E07Ben HurleyJun 19, 2012
S01E06Jeremy ElwoodJun 12, 2012
S01E05Cori Gonzalez-MacuerJun 5, 2012
S01E04Jarred ChristmasMay 29, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Funny Roots premiere?

Funny Roots premiered in 2012.

Who created Funny Roots?

Funny Roots was created by Demetri Martin.

Which network aired Funny Roots?

Funny Roots aired on Comedy Central.

What was the format of Funny Roots?

Funny Roots was a comedy show that featured comedians exploring their cultural roots.

Who were some of the comedians featured on Funny Roots?

Some of the comedians featured on Funny Roots include Jim Gaffigan, Aziz Ansari, and Bobby Lee.

What was the goal of Funny Roots?

The goal of Funny Roots was to explore the connection between culture and comedy.

How many episodes of Funny Roots were produced?

There were eight episodes of Funny Roots produced.

What were some of the cultural topics explored on Funny Roots?

Some of the cultural topics explored on Funny Roots include Indian culture, Chinese culture, and Jewish culture.

Was Funny Roots well-received by critics?

Yes, Funny Roots received positive reviews from critics.

Did Funny Roots receive any award nominations?

No, Funny Roots did not receive any award nominations.

What was the running time of each Funny Roots episode?

Each episode of Funny Roots had a running time of approximately 22 minutes.

Who were the executive producers of Funny Roots?

The executive producers of Funny Roots were Demetri Martin, Jon Macks, and Christian McLaughlin.

What was unique about Funny Roots compared to other comedy shows?

Funny Roots was unique because it explored a more serious topic while still maintaining a comedic tone.

Did Funny Roots have any spin-offs or reboots?

No, Funny Roots did not have any spin-offs or reboots.

Was Funny Roots cancelled or was it a limited series?

It is unclear if Funny Roots was cancelled or if it was intended to be a limited series.

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