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''The Jeselnik Offensive'' has been described as combination of the late-night comedy series and a [[podcast]].<ref name="avclub1">{{Cite web |title=The Jeselnik Offensive — Finale|author=Kevin McFarland|publisher=''[[The A.V. Club]]''|date=April 24, 2013|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-jeselnik-offensive-finale,96793/|accessdate=April 26, 2013}}</ref> Each episode opens with a monologue from Jeselnik, which focuses on tragic news and dark humor.<ref name="avclub1"/> The following segment can sometimes be a comedic [[Remote broadcast|remote]] or an audience-participation game ("Which Kind of Asian Is This?").<ref name="renew"/> Several recurring bits are used: "Sacred Cow" is a segment that takes a subject deemed off limits, and proceeds to make several jokes about it.<ref name="avclub1"/> Each segment uses its platform to tackle such "off-topic" topics as cancer, bullying and missing children through jokes. The following two segments feature guest panelists who continue the wicked take on news.<ref name="renew"/> The final segment, “Defend Your Tweet,” in which Jeselnik digs up an old tweet by each of the panelists and confronts them with it.<ref name="avclub1"/> At the end of each show, Jeselnik looks back at faux "Best Moments" from the broadcast, and closes the show with his sign-off phrase, "Good night, kids, go read a book." |
''The Jeselnik Offensive'' has been described as combination of the late-night comedy series and a [[podcast]].<ref name="avclub1">{{Cite web |title=The Jeselnik Offensive — Finale|author=Kevin McFarland|publisher=''[[The A.V. Club]]''|date=April 24, 2013|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-jeselnik-offensive-finale,96793/|accessdate=April 26, 2013}}</ref> Each episode opens with a monologue from Jeselnik, which focuses on tragic news and dark humor.<ref name="avclub1"/> The following segment can sometimes be a comedic [[Remote broadcast|remote]] or an audience-participation game ("Which Kind of Asian Is This?").<ref name="renew"/> Several recurring bits are used: "Sacred Cow" is a segment that takes a subject deemed off limits, and proceeds to make several jokes about it.<ref name="avclub1"/> Each segment uses its platform to tackle such "off-topic" topics as cancer, bullying and missing children through jokes. The following two segments feature guest panelists who continue the wicked take on news.<ref name="renew"/> The final segment, “Defend Your Tweet,” in which Jeselnik digs up an old tweet by each of the panelists and confronts them with it.And if you pay extra you might get a golden shower from the host himself,and if your really kinky he can donkey punch your ass and boy is he good at it.<ref name="avclub1"/> At the end of each show, Jeselnik looks back at faux "Best Moments" from the broadcast, and closes the show with his sign-off phrase, "Good night, kids, go read a book." |
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The series is taped at [[Hollywood Center Studios]] in Los Angeles. |
The series is taped at [[Hollywood Center Studios]] in Los Angeles. |
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Revision as of 17:49, 8 November 2013
| The Jeselnik Offensive | |
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 Series intertitle | |
| Genre | Anti-Humor Shock value |
| Created by | Anthony Jeselnik Tom Johnson |
| Presented by | Anthony Jeselnik |
| Starring | Anthony Jeselnik |
| Theme music composer | Tim Mosher & Stoker |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Anthony Jeselnik Tom Johnson Krysia Plonka Christie Smith |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | Comedy Partners |
| Original release | |
| Network | Comedy Central |
| Release | February 19, 2013 – present |
The Jeselnik Offensive is an American late-night television program that airs on Comedy Central. It is hosted by stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik, who extends his onstage character into weekly, topical humor with a sociopathic, dark twist. The show primarily consists of a monologue and two panelists who join Jeselnik in adding a humorous take on shocking, lurid news stories.
The series premiered February 19, 2013, on Comedy Central. It was renewed for a second season on April 26, 2013, and aired July 9, 2013.[1]
Format
The Jeselnik Offensive has been described as combination of the late-night comedy series and a podcast.[2] Each episode opens with a monologue from Jeselnik, which focuses on tragic news and dark humor.[2] The following segment can sometimes be a comedic remote or an audience-participation game ("Which Kind of Asian Is This?").[1] Several recurring bits are used: "Sacred Cow" is a segment that takes a subject deemed off limits, and proceeds to make several jokes about it.[2] Each segment uses its platform to tackle such "off-topic" topics as cancer, bullying and missing children through jokes. The following two segments feature guest panelists who continue the wicked take on news.[1] The final segment, “Defend Your Tweet,” in which Jeselnik digs up an old tweet by each of the panelists and confronts them with it.And if you pay extra you might get a golden shower from the host himself,and if your really kinky he can donkey punch your ass and boy is he good at it.[2] At the end of each show, Jeselnik looks back at faux "Best Moments" from the broadcast, and closes the show with his sign-off phrase, "Good night, kids, go read a book."
The series is taped at Hollywood Center Studios in Los Angeles.
History
In preparing the show, Comedy Central was looking for a half-hour, four-nights-a-week show following The Colbert Report titled Midnight.[3] Jeselnik's main draw was the monologue, where he felt he could tell jokes that he was unable to do on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where he worked in 2009. For the pilot, Jeselnik did a test interview with a celebrity but felt "so wrong […] it just fit me like a bad suit."[4] For the show's first episode, Jeselnik performs cancer-related standup for a cancer support group. "I had to fight with Comedy Central to put that on the first episode," said Jeselnik. The network felt uneasy using the sketch as an introduction.[4] Jeselnik pointed to the premiere episode of Chappelle's Show, in which Dave Chappelle plays a blind African-American Klansman, which he regarded as "one of the edgiest things they ever did." As such, the sketch opened the first episode and received a positive reception; Jay Leno called to inform Jeselnik "how much he loved the cancer segment."[4] Season 2 premiered July 9.
List of episodes
Season one
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Panelists | Original air date | Prod. code | Ratings (# of Viewers (18-49 rating)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Aziz Ansari and Amy Schumer" | February 19, 2013 | 101 | 1.363 (0.8)[5] |
| 2 | 2 | "Nick Kroll and Patton Oswalt" | February 26, 2013 | 102 | 1.26 (0.7)[6] |
| 3 | 3 | "Billy Eichner and Kristen Schaal" | March 5, 2013 | 103 | N/A |
| 4 | 4 | "Brian Posehn and Doug Benson" | March 12, 2013 | 104 | 1.12M (0.7)[7] |
| 5 | 5 | "Andy Kindler and Brett Gelman" | March 19, 2013 | 105 | 1.266 (0.8)[8] |
| 6 | 6 | "Jonah Ray and Jeff Ross" | March 26, 2013 | 106 | 1.38 (0.9)[9] |
| 7 | 7 | "John Mulaney and T. J. Miller" | April 2, 2013 | 107 | 1.206M (0.8)[10] |
| 8 | 8 | "Jason Mantzoukas and Natasha Leggero" | April 9, 2013 | 108 | 1.29M (0.8)[11] |
| 9 | 9 | "Abby Elliott and Pete Holmes" | April 16, 2013 | 109 | 1.23M (0.8)[12] |
| 10 | 10 | "Reggie Watts and Kumail Nanjiani" | April 23, 2013 | 110 | 0.88M (0.5)[13] |
Season Two
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Panelists | Original air date | Prod. code | Ratings (# of Viewers (18-49 rating)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | "Jim Norton and Amy Schumer" | July 9, 2013 | 201 | 0.655 |
| 12 | 2 | "David Koechner and Kumail Nanjiani" | July 16, 2013 | 202 | 0.551 |
| 13 | 3 | "Adam Pally and Casey Wilson" | July 23, 2013 | 203 | 0.765 |
| 14 | 4 | "Doug Benson and Rob Huebel" | July 30, 2013 | 204 | 0.600 |
| 15 | 5 | "Dave Attell and Joan Rivers" | August 6, 2013 | 205 | 0.572 |
| 16 | 6 | "T.J. Miller and Eric André" | August 13, 2013 | 206 | 0.846 (0.5) |
| 17 | 7 | "Thomas Lennon and Marc Maron" | August 20, 2013 | 207 | TBA |
| 18 | 8 | "Nick Kroll and John Mulaney" | August 27, 2013 | 208 | TBA |
Reception
The series has received positive reviews. Kevin McFarland of The A.V. Club wrote, "The Jeselnik Offensive is one of the best [Comedy Central shows]. It’s a highly intriguing and reliably funny take on the late-night format," adding, "Jeselnik and his writers prove that the key to making jokes about touchy subjects is actually being funny instead of simply trying to be edgy."
See also
References
- ^ a b c Lacey Rose (April 26, 2013). "The Jeselnik Offensive, Nathan for You Renewed by Comedy Central". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c d Kevin McFarland (April 24, 2013). "The Jeselnik Offensive — Finale". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Robert Mays (February 22, 2013). "Q&A: The Jeselnik Offensive's Anthony Jeselnik on His New Show, His Stint With Jimmy Fallon, and Trying to Hit a Home Run Every Time". Grantland.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ a b c Nathan Rabin (March 12, 2013). "Anthony Jeselnik on roasting, ripping off Jack Handey, and giving the devil his own TV show". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Wins Night + 'Pretty Little Liars', 'The Daily Show', 'Snooki & JWOWW', 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' & More". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara. "Tuesday Cable Ratings:'Tosh.0' Wins Night, College Basketball, 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Cougar Town', 'Real Husbands of Hollywood','Justified', 'Face Off' & More". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Wins Night + 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Snooki & JWOWW', 'Justified', 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' & More". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara. "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Wins Night, 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Justified', 'Cougar Town','Top Gear', 'Dance Moms' & More". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Wins Night + World Cup Qualifying Soccer, 'Hardcore Pawn', 'The Game', 'Snooki & JWOWW' & More". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara. "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Wins Night, 'Hardcore Pawn', 'Justified', 'Cougar Town','The Game', ' Dance Moms' & More". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Wins Again + 'Counting Cars', 'The Game', 'Hardcore Pawn', 'The Daily Show' & More". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara. "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Deadliest Catch' Wins Night, 'Tosh.0', 'Awkward', 'Storage Wars','Dance Moms' & More". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
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