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The Ben Show
GenreSketch comedy
Created byBen Hoffman
Directed byBlake Webster
StarringBen Hoffman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersBen Hoffman
Mike Gibbons
Itay Reiss
Derek Van Pelt
Judi Brown Marmel
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companyLevity Productions
Original release
NetworkComedy Central
ReleaseFebruary 28, 2013 (2013-02-28)

The Ben Show is an American sketch comedy television series created and hosted by comedian Ben Hoffman. The series will premiere on February 28, 2013 on the American cable television network Comedy Central.[1] Hoffman, Mike Gibbons, Itay Reiss, Derek Van Pelt, and Judi Brown Marmel serve as the show's executive producers.[2]

Premise

In each episode, Ben Hoffman undergoes a different "life journey," including forming a band, finding religion, auditioning for a reality show, and volunteering. Hoffman seeks advice from people like his father, ex-girlfriends, and his therapist, who also help Hoffman in introducing the show's sketches.<ref name="premise"/

References

  1. ^ "Comedy Central Sets Mid-Season Schedule Featuring New Series And Specials And The Return Of Network Favorites" (Press release). Comedy Central. December 11, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  2. ^ "Comedy Central Greenlights Three New Series for 2013 Starring Comedians Amy Schumer and Anthony Jeselnik and 'The Ben Show' Starring Ben Hoffman" (Press release). Comedy Central. June 28, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2013.