Tosh.0
| Tosh.0 | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Daniel Tosh |
| Directed by | Scott Zabielski |
| Presented by | Daniel Tosh |
| Country of origin |  USA |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 41 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Daniel Tosh Mike Gibbons Scott Tomlinson |
| Running time | approx. 21 Minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Comedy Central |
| Release | June 4, 2009 – present |
Tosh.0 (pronounced /ˈtɒʃ ˈpɔɪnt ˈoʊ/) is an American television series hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh, who provides sarcastic commentary on not only various online video clips, but society, celebrities, and several other parts of popular culture.
History
Tosh.0 premiered on Comedy Central on June 4, 2009, starring Daniel Tosh. It focuses on Internet viral videos, sharing a set-up similar to that of Web Soup.[1] Both shows are styled after The Soup, of which Web Soup is a spin-off. The first season proved a surprise hit, averaging over a million viewers per episode. Within 10 weeks of its premiere, Tosh.0 became the second most watched cable network show in its time slot among 18-34 year old males, a sought after advertising demographic.[2]
The show was originally only scheduled for 10 episodes, but as its popularity increased, Comedy Central extended the first season to 16 episodes.[3]
Comedy Central confirmed a second season consisting of 25 episodes.[4]
On April 8, 2010, Comedy Central announced they've renewed the show for a third season, which will debut on January 12, 2011.[5]
Segments
Unnamed Opening Segment - Daniel showcases several internet videos with which he provides comedic commentary.
20 Seconds - Daniel challenged himself to make as many jokes of a video in the opening showcase as possible within 20 seconds. He eventually revealed that the timer is really set for as long as he assumes his joke compilation will last.
Video Breakdown - Daniel comedically describes the events of the last video of the opening showcase.
Web Redemption - Daniel makes a short rant relating to a viral video made famous at the subject's expense. He then shows a video of his interview with the internet celebrity before preparing them to reenact the video without making their fatal mistake.
Celebrity Video - Daniel converses with a celebrity via video chat before showing an exclusive video of them.
...Of the Week - Daniel shows a favored video. The title of the segment is named after the category the video falls under.
Prank of the Week - Daniel shows a favored prank video.
Viewer Video of the Week - Daniel shows a favored amateur video production.
I'm Better Than You, Nana-Nana Boo-Boo, Stick Your Head in Doo-Doo - Daniel shows a video in which someone performs a skillful stunt before showing a video in which he beats it. Through this segment, Daniel broke the record for most chairs jumped over, jumping over 7 chairs where as his predecessor jumped over 4.
Web Reunion - Daniel shows a video in which he reunites a disbanded group.
Web Rematch - Daniel shows a video in which he reunites popular internet celebrities who gained their fame through fighting to work out their differences. Set to debut sometime later in season 2, in which Daniel reunites a senior citizen who fought a black man on the bus.
What's in the Background - Daniel points out something strange in the background of a video.
Guess What Happens Next - Daniel shows the beginning of a video, then pauses it to ask the viewers what they think will happen next.
Spoiler Alert - Daniel summarises a film.
Urban Dictionary Word of the Day - An urban term is defined.
Is It Racist? - Daniel shows a possibly racist video, deciding whether it is, in fact racist.
Real or Fake - Daniel shows a strange video before trying to see if it was real or fake.
Unfortunate Domain Name - Daniel explains a website with a peculiar name.
Behind the Screen Name - Daniel invites the holder of a strange screen name to explain why they chose it.
Tosh.0 Book Club - Daniel discusses a book.
References
- ^ "Comedy Central Greenlights 'Tosh.0'". Allyourtv.com. Retrieved 2009-03-13.
- ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/televisionNews/idUSTRE57C07K20090813
- ^ Seidman, Robert. "Tosh.0 Receives Order for Additional Episodes", TV By the Numbers; 12 August 2009
- ^ "Cancelled Shows 2009: Tosh.0 gets renewed by Comedy Central" Series & TV December 16, 2009
- ^ "Breaking: Tosh.0 Renewed for Third Season". Comedy Central Insider. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
External links
- Official Tosh.0 Blog
- Official Site of Daniel Tosh
- Comedy Central Official Site
- Comedy Central Greenlights 'Tosh.0'
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