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NBC's proud comedy legacy, which has opened doors for countless comedians, is ready to "Bring the Funny" with a new competition series for the next generation of comedy lovers. The series will feature the world's best comedic acts and, for the first time on television, embrace every style of comedy performance in one competition.
The 10-episode series will bring together some of the most prolific comedians in the industry to serve as judges - "Saturday Night Live"'s longest-running cast member, Kenan Thompson, cultural tastemaker Chrissy Teigen and comedy icon Jeff Foxworthy. Comedian Amanda Seales will serve as host for the competition.
In partnership with the international organization Just for Laughs, which has given rise to some of today's most successful comedic acts via its iconic festivals, tours and television series, "Bring the Funny" will feature the best of the best stand-ups, sketch troupes and comedic variety acts. From solo comics to sketch troupes to musicians, magicians, podcasters, puppeteers, YouTubers and more - anyone who can make audiences laugh will have the chance to receive the career-changing $250,000 prize package and see their name in lights in the "Bring the Funny" showcase.
David Friedman and Matilda Zoltowski will executive produce. Just for Laughs President Bruce Hills serves as consulting producer. The series will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio.
Original Release
07/09/2019 on NBC
US Release
07/09/2019
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Ejay Randolph | Ejay Randolph / Self - Ejay Randolph |
Tacarra Williams | Was the runner up of the show / Self / Tacarra Williams self |
Lee Newton | Self |
Elliott Morgan | Self |
Mallory Everton | Mallory |
Morgan Jay | Morgan Jay |
Heath McIvor | Randy Feltface |
Matthew Meese | Matt |
Jason Gray | Jason |
Jeremy Warner | Jeremy |
# | Title | Air Date |
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1 | The Open Mic 1 | Tuesday, 09 July 2019 |
2 | The Open Mic 2 | Tuesday, 16 July 2019 |
3 | The Open Mic 3 | Tuesday, 23 July 2019 |
4 | The Open Mic 4 | Tuesday, 30 July 2019 |
5 | The Comedy Clash 1 | Tuesday, 06 August 2019 |
6 | The Comedy Clash 2 | Tuesday, 13 August 2019 |
7 | The Comedy Clash 3 | Tuesday, 20 August 2019 |
8 | The Semi-Final Showcase 1 | Tuesday, 27 August 2019 |
9 | The Semi-Final Showcase 2 | Tuesday, 03 September 2019 |
10 | The Finale | Tuesday, 10 September 2019 |
11 | The Finale Results | Tuesday, 17 September 2019 |
Directors
Carrie Havel, Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writers
Molly Mitchell, Mason Steinberg, Julian Kiani, Eliza Bayne, Jill Kushner, Matthew Meese, Liz Magee, James Perry, Molly Mitchell, Stacey Harkey, Brenna Perry
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ejay Randolph | Ejay Randolph / Self - Ejay Randolph |
Tacarra Williams | Was the runner up of the show / Self / Tacarra Williams self |
Lee Newton | Self |
Elliott Morgan | Self |
Mallory Everton | Mallory |
Morgan Jay | Morgan Jay |
Heath McIvor | Randy Feltface |
Matthew Meese | Matt |
Jason Gray | Jason |
Jeremy Warner | Jeremy |
Natalie Madsen | Natalie |
Stacey Harkey | Stacey |
Kenan Thompson | Self - Judge |
Amanda Seales | Self - Host |
Chrissy Teigen | Self - Judge |
Jeff Foxworthy | Self - Judge |
David Kirk Traylor | Zed |
Calvin Evans | Self |
Chris Read | Self |
Rachael Burke | Self |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Brian Updyke | Executive Producer |
Matilda Zoltowski | Executive Producer |
David Friedman | Executive Producer |
Jessica M. Lee | Producer |
Joshua Sandoval | Producer |
Christian Polsinelli | Producer |
Nicole San Filippo | Producer |
Matt Barker | Producer |
Patrick Reina | Producer |
Sierra Wood | Producer |
Pete Cooksley | Producer |
Ebony McClain | Producer |
Casey Dale | Producer |
Jeremy Dorfman | Producer |
Zachary Campbell | Producer |
Justin Mabardi | Producer |