
Birthday:
06-06-1959
(65 years)
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
Colin Edward Quinn (born June 6, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. On television, he is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control, where he served as the announcer/sidekick, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Notable film work includes his role as Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury, Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films and playing Amy Schumer's father in the film Trainwreck. Comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell cite him as the quintessential New York comedian.
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Married to the Mob
Act like Homicide Detective
event1988 star_border 5.9
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Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony.
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
event2021
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A documentary about the comedy clubs reopening in NYC and getting back to some sense of normalcy.
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Act like Self
event2003 star_border 8
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This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the importance and greatness of Pryor. Different themes are reviewed this way. Among others, they are the use of the word nigger, the way Pryor talked about racism, the fact Pryor talked openly about his own faults on-stage and the fact he didn't mince matters.
Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Act like Himself
event2011 star_border 6.7
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In LONG STORY SHORT, Colin Quinn focuses his articulate brand of comedy on the demise of empires, including our own. More than standup comedy, LONG STORY SHORT is a hilarious blend of incisive observation, sharp commentary, and Colin's channeling of the personalities of the past. From Socrates to Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best, taking on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that toppled the world's most powerful nations. Long Story Short proves that throughout human history, the joke has always been on us.
Grown Ups
Act like Dickie Bailey
event2010 star_border 6.4
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After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Comedian
Act like Self
event2002 star_border 6.6
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A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
Grown Ups 2
Act like Dickie Bailey
event2013 star_border 6.1
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Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises—the last day of school.
Mike Cannon: Life Begins
Act like Self
event2020
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Shot in New York City at the world famous Comedy Cellar at the Village Underground.
When Stand Up Stood Out
Act like Self
event2003 star_border 6
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Documentary covering what came to be known as "The Boston Gold Rush" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when Boston stand-up comedians like Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and Colin Quinn burst upon the national scene, giving audiences a taste of the hard-edged social and political commentary that came out of that city.
Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
Act like Self
event2021 star_border 7.5
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A documentary about the life and career of controversial stand-up comedian, Patrice O'Neal, who released only one special before his death in 2011.
Crocodile Dundee II
Act like Onlooker at Mansion
event1988 star_border 5.8
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Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under.
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
Act like Himself
event2003 star_border 5.9
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Caustic comic Denis Leary gets a taste of his own medicine when Comedy Central hosts a celebrity roast in his honor, emceed by Jeff Garlin. Dishing out the insults are Christopher Walken, Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, Michael J. Fox and more.
Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
Act like Himself
event2005 star_border 5.5
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Blue collar comedian Jeff Foxworthy is skewered by his fellow comedians, friends, and others.
Cheat
Act like Delivery Boy
event2011 star_border 6
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With the help of his friends, an average schmuck tries pull off the near-impossible task of cheating on his girlfriend without her finding out.
Trainwreck
Act like Gordon Townsend
event2015 star_border 5.8
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Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional
Act like Himself
event2015 star_border 6.9
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Colin Quinn returns to the stage in "Unconstitutional" where he tackles 226 years of American Constitutional calamities in 70 Minutes.
Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up
Act like Self
event2024
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Thanks for watching the special! Colin insisted we film a special in DC at a symposium of America's top psychologists and have them diagnose him. Make sure you check out CQ on the road, he's coming to your city.
Crooked Lines
Act like Customer
event2003 star_border 4.5
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Johnny, Chris, Sal, and Joe are four petty crooks thrown together for the job of a lifetime. $1 million in mob money being held at a delicatessen for pick-up seems like an easy score until the bumbling quartet collaborate to mess the whole thing up. Suddenly the Brooklyn mafia and police are on their trail and the fool proof plan now looks like a death trap.
Drunk Parents
Act like Ryan the Bum #2
event2019 star_border 4.6
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Two drunk parents attempt to hide their ever increasing financial difficulties from their daughter and social circle through elaborate neighborhood schemes.
Comedy Anatomy Presents: The Jim Norton Roast
Act like Self
event2004
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Shot in 2004, the Roast of Jim Norton was held at the world-famous Caroline's Comedy Club in New York, NY. It features some of the greatest comics of the New York scene, and is part of comedy history. Produced by Comedy Anatomy's own Masavia Greer, along with Yumi Akiyama, the Roast of Jim Norton was hosted by Rich Vos, and featured comedians Jim Florentine, Vanessa Hollingshead, Nick DiPaolo, Greg Giraldo, Laurie Kilmartin, Colin Quinn, Rev. Bob Levy, Ross Bennett, Ben Bailey, Opie & Anthony, the late Patrice O’Neal and Greg Giraldo (rest in peace), and of course, guest of honor Jim Norton.
The Patrice O'Neal Roast
Act like Self
event2003
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Shot in 2003, the Patrice O’Neal Roast was produced by Comedy Anatomy's own Masavia Greer, along with Yumi Akiyama. It features some of the greatest comics of the New York scene, and is part of comedy history. Held at NYC's Boston Comedy Club, the Patrice O'Neal Roast was hosted by Rich Vos and featured Robert Kelly, DC Benny, Vanessa Hollingshead, Colin Quinn, Todd Barry, Jim Norton, Bill Burr, Lynne Koplitz, Ben Bailey, Keith Robinson, and most importantly, Greg Giraldo AND the great Patrice O’Neal. Rest in peace, you are both missed. Many believe Patrice was one of the greatest comics to ever hit the stage, and that he died before getting the recognition he truly deserved. This roast is a look into his life, and the comics who loved him. BE ADVISED THAT THIS WAS PERFORMED 18 YEARS AGO (in 2003, before the digital release), SO PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE PARLANCE OF THE TIMES. Quality of available recordings, at this time, is known to only be as high as 480p.
Harold
Act like Reedy
event2008 star_border 5.5
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A teenager with an early onset of male-pattern baldness befriends his high school's janitor.
Colin Quinn: The New York Story
Act like Himself
event2016 star_border 6
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The "SNL" veteran performs his off-Broadway show about the history of New York and the people who shape its personality.
Sandy Wexler
Act like Kevin Connors
event2017 star_border 5.5
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When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
That's My Boy
Act like Strip Club DJ
event2012 star_border 5.8
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While in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's world comes crashing down when Donny resurfaces just before Todd's wedding.
A Night at the Roxbury
Act like Dooley
event1998 star_border 6.5
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Despite being well into adulthood, brothers Doug and Steve Butabi still live at home and work in the flower shop owned by their dad. They exist only to hit on women at discos, though they're routinely unsuccessful until a chance run-in with Richard Grieco gets them inside the swank Roxbury club. Mistaken for high rollers, they meet their dream women, Vivica and Cambi, and resolve to open a club of their own.
Who's the Man?
Act like Frankie Flynn
event1993 star_border 5.3
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Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Act like Mulligan
event1992
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Carol Leifer stars as Rusty Berman, a 1950's burlesque queen with an outrageous, risque act.
3 Men and a Baby
Act like Gift Shop Clerk
event1987 star_border 6.2
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Three bachelors find themselves forced to take care of a baby left by one of the guy's girlfriends.
Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
Act like Self
event2017
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Comedian Lou DiMaggio contemplates a comeback after a 20 year absence from the stage and seeks advice from a collection of comedy greats.
The Roast of Rich Vos
Act like Self
event2018
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A roast in the traditional sense, where friends take down one of their own, no holds barred. In this unfiltered hour and a half, Rich Vos takes an unreasonable amount of hits from a group of comedians.
Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists
Act like Self
event2018 star_border 7.2
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Directors Jonathan Alter, John Block and Steve McCarthy bring New York columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill’s courageous writing to life, celebrating the acclaimed journalists and the city they loved.
Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State
Act like Self
event2019 star_border 7.2
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Stand-up comedian Colin Quinn calls out the hypocrisies of the left and the right in this special based on his politically charged Off-Broadway show.
Oh, Rick!
Act like Self
event2017
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Redefine success through the eyes of comedy's everyman, Rick Crom.
Hubie Halloween
Act like Janitor
event2020 star_border 5.9
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Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
Home
event2006 star_border 8.6
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Young Irish immigrant, Alan Cooke contemplates the great metropolis New York City, and the very meaning of home itself. A vivid moving and poetic portrayal of life in contemporary New York featuring a host of celebrities, native New Yorkers and immigrants via candid interviews.
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 6.8
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All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Act like Self
event2011 star_border 6
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A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great way to celebrate and remember Greg, but if you want to do more than just celebrate and remember him, you now have an opportunity to help out his family too.
Windy City Heat
Act like Self
event2003 star_border 7.1
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A man caught up in the glamor of being a Hollywood celebrity has no idea that the production he's in is a fake.
Rehab Cabin
Act like Mr. Granger
event2021
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Twenty-somethings Chloe & Dominic misguidedly kidnap their favorite former child star, Amanda Campbell, in hopes of returning her to her former glory.
Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 5
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Colin Quinn and his friends haven't performed comedy in months thanks to the pandemic. So they got together and performed in a parking lot. What could go wrong?
Last Laugh '04
Act like Self
event2004 star_border 6
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Comedy Central's Last Laugh '04 was a "year-in-review" type show where comedians talked about events in 2004. The show featured stand-up sets by Norm Macdonald, Kathy Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Gerg Giraldo, Bill Engval, and Colin Quinn. It also featured a comedic sketch by Andy Dick and guest appearances by Morgan Spurlock, David Cross, Michael Moore, and Zach Galifianakis as Jesus Christ. Modest Mouse and Snoop Dogg were musical guests for the show and performed "Float On" and "Drop It Like It's Hot," two of 2004's most popular songs.
Colin Quinn: Stamps & Tea
Act like Self
event2024
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Is this the final chapter of democracy as we know it? Join the legendary Colin Quinn as he tackles the chaos of the 2024 election, a showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. From red states to blue, Colin dissects America's love-hate relationship with politics, the rise of memes over manifestos, and why we might just be on the brink of becoming our own punchline.
The Ben Stiller Show
(1 ep.)
event1992 star_border 4.8
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This sketch show specialises in parodies of movies, shows and commercials. Special guest stars join them in the comedy sketches with crazy results.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(1 ep.)
event2003 star_border 5.5
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
(57 ep.)
event2002 star_border 7.5
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Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn was a comedic talk show which aired on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2004. The show featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.
The View
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event1997 star_border 4.5
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ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(1 ep.)
event1992 star_border 5.4
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Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 6.5
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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Act like Self - Guest (6 ep.)
event1993 star_border 7.1
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Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
One Night Stand
(1 ep.)
event1989 star_border 8
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A series of stand-up comedy specials.
The Marriage Ref
Act like Self - Panelist (1 ep.)
event2010 star_border 3.8
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The Marriage Ref is a TV reality show and panel game hosted by comedian Tom Papa and produced by Jerry Seinfeld, in which a rotating group of celebrities decides the winners of real-life marital disputes. The show premiered on NBC on Sunday, February 28, 2010 on the final night of the Olympics before moving to Thursdays. The show's second season debuted on June 26, 2011. On May 13, 2012, NBC cancelled the series.
The Colin Quinn Show
(3 ep.)
event2002
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The Colin Quinn Show was a three episode sketch variety show hosted by Colin Quinn in 2002.
Saturday Night Live
Act like Self - Various Characters (85 ep.)
event1975 star_border 6.9
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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
The Daily Show
Act like Self (6 ep.)
event1996 star_border 6.4
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The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Act like Self (7 ep.)
event2014 star_border 5.4
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Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2014 star_border 5.8
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After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Horace and Pete
Act like Jimmy (10 ep.)
event2016 star_border 7.7
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The owners of a dive bar in Brooklyn, Horace and Pete, along with bar regulars share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar.
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2010 star_border 8
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Comedian and director of the obscenely hilarious hit film The Aristocrats, Paul Provenza invites some of the biggest names in stand-up to sit down and try to beat each other to the punch line. From politics and racism to sex and money, no topic is off limits in The Green Room.
The Chris Rock Show
(1 ep.)
event1997 star_border 4.4
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The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. It ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2000.
MTV Video Music Awards
Act like Self - Preshow Host (1 ep.)
event1984 star_border 7.5
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An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
(1 ep.)
event1994 star_border 7.8
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A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2012 star_border 7.2
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Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'
Remote Control
Act like himself (6 ep.)
event1987 star_border 6
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Remote Control is a TV game show that ran on MTV for five seasons from 1987 until 1990. It was MTV's first original non-musical program. New episodes were made for first-run syndication from 1989 until 1990 which were distributed by Viacom. Three contestants answered trivia questions on movies, music, and television, many of which were presented in skit format. The series was developed by producers Joe Davola and Michael Duggan, and directed by Dana Calderwood.
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event2009 star_border 4.8
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Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
Match Game
Act like Self - Panelist (1 ep.)
event2016 star_border 5.8
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A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.
Lights Out with David Spade
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 5.6
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Specializing in celebrities, entertainment and all things apolitical, comedy legend David Spade and a panel of his comedian friends are at the roundtable and in the field to help break down the biggest headlines of the day.
Comedy Central Roasts
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2003
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Celebrities and comedians belt out good-natured insult comedy jokes at the expense of a guest of honour. The event is hosted by a Roast Master who also takes a jab at the attendees.
The Cosby Show
Act like Davey Herbeck (1 ep.)
event1984 star_border 7
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The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
Thank You and Sorry
(6 ep.)
event2015 star_border 6
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Jack Antonoff tours with his band, Bleachers, and along with the tour schedule, he deals with problems at home - including hiring a new manager and pleasing his girlfriend back in New York. Through documentary and comedy, we get a glimpse into the life of Jack Antonoff and come to understand why he is constantly both thankful and sorry.
Conan
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2010 star_border 7
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A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Act like Voice Over (voice) (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 7.9
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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Crashing
(1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 6.9
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A standup comic discovers that his wife is unfaithful, leading him to reevaluate his life amidst the New York City comedy scene.
Beat Bobby Flay
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 6.4
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Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro know Bobby's strengths and his weaknesses. Their goal: Pick the chef who has the skills to take down Bobby Flay in his own arena. The winning chef gets to challenge Bobby with his or her surprise signature dish. If Bobby goes down, the winner can tell the world, "I beat Bobby Flay!"
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