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Comedy Central March 2011 Programming Highlights
(all times are et/pt)
THE BEST, THE BIGGEST AND THE MOST OVER-THE-TOP ROAST YET
DEBUTS MARCH 27 AT 10:00 P.M. ET/PT WITH THE PREMIERE OF
"THE COMEDY CENTRAL(R) ROAST OF DONALD TRUMP"
JOIN JOHN OLIVER AND HIS FUNNIEST FRIENDS
WITH THE SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF
"JOHN OLIVER'S NEW YORK STAND-UP SHOW" DEBUTING
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 AT MIDNIGHT ET/PT
TOSH TAKES IT BEYOND THE WORLD WIDE WEB
WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY CENTRAL ORIGINAL STAND-UP SPECIAL
"DANIEL TOSH: HAPPY THOUGHTS"
DEBUTING SUNDAY, MARCH 6 AT 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
THE "HOUSE OF COMEDY" WORLD PREMIERE OF
"NORM MACDONALD: JUST ME DOING STAND-UP"
DEBUTS SATURDAY, MARCH 12 AT 10:00 P.M. ON COMEDY CENTRAL
This March, COMEDY CENTRAL will be firing Donald Trump with quick-witted jabs during the most extravagant Roast yet on "The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Donald Trump," premiering Sunday, March 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Also this March, "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show" returns with its second season on Thursday, March 24 at Midnight ET/PT. Tune in as Daniel Tosh takes viewers through all of his happiest thoughts in the COMEDY CENTRAL Original World Premiere Stand-Up Special, "Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts," premiering Sunday, March 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Don't miss Norm MacDonald just being Norm in the "House of Comedy" World Premiere of "Norm MacDonald: Just Me Doing Stand-Up," a COMEDY CENTRAL Original Stand-Up Special debuting Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Also check out all-new episodes of the "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," "The Colbert Report," "Tosh.0," "Onion SportsDome" and "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" all March long.
Stand-Up
"Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts" - COMEDY CENTRAL Original World Premiere Stand-Up Special
Sunday, 3/6 at 9:00 p.m.
Star of the hit series "Tosh.0," Daniel Tosh is back with his first-ever COMEDY CENTRAL Original World Premiere Stand-Up Special. This time Tosh goes beyond his irreverent musings on all things Web and unleashes his unique point of view on everything else. From Hurricane Katrina and domestic abuse to rollercoaster decapitation, Tosh pulls no punches in delivering his edgy brand of comedy. For Tosh, these are just his happy thoughts.
"Mash Up" - World Premiere
Friday, 3/11 at 12:00 a.m.
Hosted by TJ Miller and featuring Matt Braunger, Hannibal Burress, Kyle Kinane and Kumail Nanjiani, this special is a mash up of everything viewers could want: jokes, sketches and visualizations. Learn about jelloportation, the epidemic with pigeon kicking and find out if you are hoboerotic.
"Norm MacDonald: Me Doing Stand-Up" - COMEDY CENTRAL Original World Premiere Stand-Up Special
Saturday, 3/12 at 11:00 p.m.
Get ready to see one of the world's funniest and most provocative comedians let loose in his first-ever COMEDY CENTRAL Original World Premiere Stand-Up Special. Norm MacDonald ("Saturday Night Live") has been bringing the funny for nearly two decades and in his "House of Comedy" World Premiere, he is showing us that he's better than ever.
"John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show" - Series Premiere
Thursday, 3/24 at 12:00 a.m.
John Oliver returns with season two of his very own stand-up series featuring a hand-picked lineup of his favorite fellow comedians. Shot in his adopted hometown of New York City, "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show" spotlights the latest and greatest comic minds working today. Don't miss all new stand-up from Anthony Jeselnik, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle Kinane, Deon Cole, Pete Holmes, Maria Bamford, Greg Behrendt and more!
SPECIALS
"The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Donald Trump" - World Premiere
Sunday, 3/27 at 10:00 p.m.
Donald Trump is about to get fired! Or rather, fired at - with jokes and jabs during this year's COMEDY CENTRAL Roast. Tune-in to watch friends, foes and comedians take on the real estate mogul and his hair. Don't miss out on what is sure to be the greatest, the biggest and the best Roast of all time, since everyone knows that everything Trump touches turns to gold!
MOVIES
"Disaster Movie" - Network Television Premiere
Sunday, 3/13 at 9:00 p.m.
"Disaster Movie" takes on every catastrophic event you could think of, asteroids, twisters and earthquakes and adds all the twists you'd expect, from the hit filmmaking team behind "Scary Movie." "Disaster Movie" follows the ridiculously attractive couple Will and Lisa as they attempt to flee a slew of natural disasters that have hit their city, while running into Batman, Hancock, The Hulk, Indiana Jones, Hannah Montana, Michael Jackson (RIP), Beowulf, the Love Guru and Iron Man on the way.
"Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" - COMEDY CENTRAL Premiere
Sunday, 3/20 at 8:00 p.m.
Starring John C. Reilly, Tim Meadows and Jenna Fischer. Country legend Dewey Cox has slept with 411 women, been married three times, fathered 22 children and befriended Elvis, the Beatles and a very special chimp. Follow the up-and-down story of national icon and legendary musician Dewey Cox in this hilarious COMEDY CENTRAL Premiere.
STUNTS
FNSU Tosh Pit
Friday, 3/4 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
It's Friday night on COMEDY CENTRAL, which means it's time for "Friday Night Stand-Up," TV's stand-up destination. This week FNSU is being brought to you by Daniel Tosh. Three hours of Tosh, puke and nut shots - what more could a viewer ask for? Stay in this Friday and spend some quality time with Tosh.
"Tosh.0 Rewind"
Sunday, 3/6 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
If viewers have been living under a rock and missed the first eight episodes of "Tosh.0's" third season, they're now in luck! COMEDY CENTRAL is rewinding season three so fans can catch up on all the Web Redemptions, the Video Breakdowns and the best idiocy the internet has to offer. And of course, stay tuned for the World Premiere Stand-Up special of "Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts" at 9:00 p.m.!
"St. Paddy's Pub Day"
Monday, 3/14 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Pull up a bar stool and grab a drink with the gang for St. Paddy's Day at Paddy's Pub! Celebrate with the gang as they handle everything from underage drinking, bad reviews, finding a billboard model and promoting their Kitten Mittens. Who better to commemorate this holiday with than the professionals from "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia."
"Hard On Friday Night Stand-Up" (working title)
Friday, 3/18 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
In preparation for Sunday's premiere of "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story", COMEDY CENTRAL is bringing viewers the finest ladies in comedy with stand-up from Natasha Leggero, Chelsea Handler, Iliza Shlesinger, Amy Schumer, Rachel Feinstein, Whitney Cummings and Chelsea Peretti. This Friday don't get turned down by the ladies at the bar - stay in and get turned on by seven lovely ladies during "Hard On Friday Night Stand-Up!"
"Walk Hard Weekend" (working title)
Saturday, 3/19 to Sunday, 3/20 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
COMEDY CENTRAL goes blue collar this weekend with favorite iconic and legendary blue collar comedians and movies. Stand-up from Jeff Dunham, Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy and movies such as "Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again" and "Joe Dirt" will get-r-done. Make sure to stay tuned for the COMEDY CENTRAL Premiere of "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story."
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