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Comedy Lab
Comedy Lab is a British television series which showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows. Series have been aired irregularly on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998. Several pilots first shown on Comedy Lab have gone on to spawn full series, most notably Trigger Happy TV, Fonejacker, That Peter Kay Thing, Meet the Magoons and FM. It also gave Jimmy Carr his first television appearance in Jimmy Carr's World of…Corporate Videos. The 2001 series features the episodes Knife and Wife, Orcadia, Daydream Believers: Brand New Beamer and Jimmy Carr's World of…Corporate Videos featuring Jimmy Carr. The 2008 series features the episodes Headwreckers, Mr and Mrs Fandango, Olivia Lee's Naughty Bits, Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool, Pappy's Fun Club, School of Comedy and Slaterwood. 2010's shows are iCandy, Happy Finish, Penelope Princess of Pets, Jack Whitehall Secret Census, Filth, Moviemash and Hung Out. The 2011 lineup includes: Anna & Katy, Totally Tom and Rick and Peter.
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Plot Summary
Comedy Lab was a sketch comedy series that served as a platform for established and up-and-coming comedians to showcase their original material. Each episode featured a unique cast and a variety of sketches, ranging from absurd situations to observational humor. The show aimed to provide a fresh and diverse comedic experience.
Critical Reception
Comedy Lab received generally positive reviews for its innovative approach to sketch comedy and its ability to feature a wide array of comedic talent. Critics often praised the show's willingness to experiment with different comedic styles and its effective use of its diverse cast. However, like many sketch shows, the consistency of humor across all sketches varied.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its fresh comedic voices and innovative sketches.
Appreciated for providing a platform for a wide range of comedic talent.
Some sketches were more successful than others, leading to unevenness.
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Fun Fact
The show was produced by TBS and aimed to fill a niche for smart, character-driven sketch comedy in the vein of early 'Saturday Night Live' or 'Mr. Show'.
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