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Late Night Liars (2010)
Larry Miller & the Muppets, what's not to like.
Late Night Liars is a cute idea for a game show. It combines the talents of Larry Miller (a great, understated comic) with some slightly risqué Muppets (at least risqué for the Muppets). It's mindless entertainment but it is entertaining. Even though it has Muppets, it's not a show for little kids. Most of the characters are parodies of tabloid stars with topics to match. Two contestants via for cash by guessing if the faux celebrities are lying or telling the truth about some out-of-the-ordinary subject such as "Lindsey Lohan songs that sound autobiographical." It will probably never be a big hit show but it fits the bill of a late night show for the Game Show Network - not a must watch show but not bad either.
Comics Unleashed (2006)
Comics Showcase
Unlike some other people who have commented about this show, I had no preconceived bias toward the show or its host when I started watching. I have found the show to be a good chance to see some of the comic talent performing today in a setting other than in front of a brick wall. Admittedly, most of their material comes straight from their acts but it's a way to give these performers some air time they wouldn't otherwise get. Through this show, I have discover new comics whose work was unknown to me such as Greg Hahn, Rod Man and John Roy. Even though every show may not be a hit, I have seen many more good shows than bad and every show has had some laughs. I hope the show continues to provide a place for the up and coming comics to get a chance to be seen other than in some night club and for the established comics to plug their latest ventures. By the way, I don't believe I am related to Byron Allen unless his family is Scottish.