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February 26, 2003
"On the Spot" - half-improvised sitcom
The WB Network has announced a partially-improvised sitcom, On the Spot, that will premiere in late March.
The WB press release states:
The partially scripted/partially improvised half-hour comedy series ON THE SPOT, starring legendary comedian Tim Conway, debuts on The WB Television Network on Thursday, March 20, 9:30-10:00 p.m. ET. The series is created and executive produced by Emmy-Award-winning writer Rob Cohen ("The Ben Stiller Show," "The Simpsons").
ON THE SPOT may look like a sitcom and sound like a sitcom, but it's really a high-wire comedy act without a net. Each fast-paced episode has a storyline, but instead of the usual scripted jokes, rehearsed performances and laugh tracks, ON THE SPOT is largely improvised. The clever ensemble cast is kept on its toes by audience suggestions that can turn each week's plot upside down in a heartbeat.
The series also stars comedians Jeff B. Davis, Arden Myrin, Jordan Black, Erinn Carter, Mindy Sterling, Michael Hitchcock, Dweezil Zappa, Lance Barber and Lindsey Stoddart.
Posted by Fuzzy at February 26, 2003 3:36 PM