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Thank God You're Here

2007

TV Show

Canceled

1 Season

English

In this improvisational comedy competition, four guest stars walk into a live improvised comedy sketch, in which they know nothing beyond the costumes they have been given, and greeted by the line 'Thank God you're here!'. They must improvise their way through the sketch with the other actors onstage until a judge sounds a horn. The guest proclaimed the winner by judge Dave Foley takes home a cheap trophy -- and, of course, bragging rights. Based on the Australian series of the same name.

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IMDb7.2/10

Director: Various•Genres: Comedy, Improvisation

Plot Summary

Thank God You're Here is a comedy improvisation game show where contestants are thrust into a surprise scenario and must improvise their way out of it. Each week, four celebrities enter a room where they are greeted with the titular phrase and immediately immersed in a pre-determined, often absurd, situation. They must then interact with the characters present, building a scene and attempting to make sense of the predicament, all while being judged on their comedic timing and improvisational skills.

Critical Reception

The Australian version of Thank God You're Here was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its clever premise and the participants' impressive improvisational talents. The US version, while featuring notable comedians, struggled to replicate the original's charm and critical acclaim, receiving mixed reviews for its adaptation.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its innovative and hilarious concept.
Celebrated the quick-wittedness and comedic skills of the improvisers.
The Australian original was considered more successful and authentic than its international adaptations.

Google audience: Audience reception varied, with many appreciating the unique comedic format and the star power of the guests. However, some viewers found the humor hit-or-miss depending on the contestants' improvisational abilities.